Video

  • 9 minutes

Controlling the Contracting Process

 
What do you need to do to control the contracting process? The legal rules are deceptively easy, but incredibly difficult to apply as there is a great pressure to make the deal; but what is the offer when no one actually engages? It is important to avoid oral agreements and equally important to avoid the trap of assuming you control the offer. The tables can turn when the other side tenders terms. Therefore, all communications must include “my way or the highway” language. Consider having “no deal until signed” language in all of your communications.

In this 8-minute video our speaker, Darrell W. Pierce, reviews force majeure case law where a take or pay contract for polysilicon with a force majeure clause excusing performance due to “causes beyond such party’s control, including without limitation: acts of God; acts of Government or public enemy. He also offers practical considerations and recommendations for controlling the contracting process.

Darrell W. Pierce is a member of Dykema Gossett PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He focuses on corporate and commercial transactions, particularly those governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Mr. Pierce has more than 30 years of experience in the practice of corporate and commercial law.
Runtime: 8 minutes

Faculty

Darrell W. Pierce

Darrell W. Pierce

Dykema Gossett PLLC

Agenda

Faculty

Darrell W. Pierce

Darrell W. Pierce

Dykema Gossett PLLC

  • Member of Dykema Gossett PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Focuses on corporate and commercial transactions, particularly those governed by the Uniform Commercial Code
  • More than 30 years of experience in the practice of corporate and commercial law
  • Fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers
  • Represents lenders and borrowers in commercial finance transactions
  • Served on the Article 9 Study Committee and the Article 9 Drafting Committee as the chair of the Article 9 Filing Project
  • Frequent lecturer on Uniform Commercial Code issues
  • J.D. degree, University of Michigan Law School; A.B. degree, Dartmouth College
  • Can be contacted at 734-214-7634 or [email protected]

All of your training, right here at Lorman.

Pay once and get a full year of unlimited training in any format, any time!

  • Live Webinars
  • OnDemand Webinars
  • MP3 Downloads
  • Course Manuals
  • Audio Recordings*
  • Executive Reports
  • White Papers and Articles
  • Sponsored Live Webinars

Additional benefits include:

  • State Specific Credit Tracker
  • Members Only Newsletter
  • All-Access Pass Course Concierge

* For audio recordings you only pay shipping

Questions? Call 877-296-2169 to speak with a real person.

Sign Up Today

Access to all training products $699/year

Unlimited Lorman Training

With the All-Access Pass there is no guessing what you will need for your yearly training budget. $699 will cover all of your training needs for an entire year!

Easy Registrations

Once you purchase your All-Access Pass you will never be any further than one-click away from attending any Lorman training course.

Invest in Yourself

You haven't gotten to where you are professionally by luck alone; it's taken a lot of hard work and training. Invest in yourself with the All-Access Pass.