Recent cases reveal a common thread: imprecise language and overlooked legal consequences can be costly and result in parties being bound by obligations they never intended to assume, or without rights they thought they had preserved.
Join our experts who will unpack a selection of recent cases to consider what went wrong in practice and how costly missteps can be avoided.
What to expect?
- Analysis of how broadly drafted release and settlement clauses can extend well beyond what the parties originally intended and the importance of carefully delineating the scope of any releases to avoid unintended exposure.
- A practical look at the protection offered by the "subject to contract" label, drawing from a recent case in which a settlement agreement was not binding despite an email agreeing the terms.
- An exploration of when communications by WhatsApp can create binding obligations, even where the parties contemplated entering into a formal written agreement, and when they can’t.
- Practical guidance on drafting techniques and safeguards to help in-house counsel avoid disputes before they arise.
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