Consisting of a narrated and annotated PowerPoint presentation, the fifth program in Ken Adams's Drafting Clearer Contracts series discusses some rules of general writing that apply to contract drafting, as well as issues relating to document design. And to demonstrate the cumulative effect of the approaches to contract language discussed during the webcast series, the latter half of this webcast will consider extracts from a contract, both before and after being redrafted consistent with Ken's recommendations.
Contract drafting is a vital function at law firms and at companies. In this series of seven one-hour programs, Ken Adams shows you how to draft contracts that express clearly the intent of the parties. The focus is not on what you say in a contract, but how you say it. He demonstrates the flaws in many standard usages and recommends alternatives that are more concise and less prone to confusion.
You will also learn from these webcasts the significant benefits that come with efficient contract language and how you can improve contract language by automating your contract process.
The webcasts explore issues addressed in detail in Ken Adams's groundbreaking book A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting (purchase from Amazon or ABA). If you work regularly with contracts, you'll find these programs valuable
- whether you work at a law firm or a company
- whether you're a lawyer or contact manager
- wherever in the world you're located
- whatever your level of experience
Be sure to catch each webcast in this series:
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