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Description: Consisting of a narrated and annotated PowerPoint presentation, the second program in Ken Adams's Drafting Clearer Contracts series discusses the categories of contract language.
Awkward verb usein particular overuse of "shall"makes contracts harder to read and can result in confusion leading to disputes. This webcast shows how any given contract provision falls within one of several categories of contract language, each with its own recommended verb use. Mastering the categories of contract language is essential to control of your drafting.
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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 | | Practice Areas: | | Business Organizations & Contracts, Contracts, Legal Research & Writing | | | Online Media Type: | | Video | | | Production Date: | | 06/17/2009 1:00 PM EDT | | | Level: | | Intermediate | | | Category: | | Standard | | | Duration: | | 1 Hours, 0 Minutes | | | Online Format: | | Live | | | Course Type: | | Public |
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| | • | Ken Adams - Ken Adams is the leading authority on contract language. He gives public and in-house seminars in the U.S., Canada, and internationally, acts as consultant and expert witness, and is a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. His website and blog are at www.adamsdrafting.com. Interested in attending in person one of Ken Adams's U.S. seminars? Find out more. |
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