Types of Agreements/Contracts

Business contracts may all look the same -- lots of tiny text and some signature lines at the end -- but they actually come in many flavors. Learn the details that distinguish (and make legally valid) a bill of sale, acquisition agreement (for sale of business), noncompete agreement, nondisclosure agreement, severance agreement?and much more.

Articles on Types of Agreements/Contracts

Articles on Types of Agreements/Contracts

What Is a Bill of Sale? A bill of sale is the contract that's used most often for a car or other goods are bought and sold.

Business Acquisitions: Asset or Stock Sale Tips on using an acquisition agreement when one business buys another.

Sample Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) What does a typical confidentiality agreement look like? Here's a sample NDA.

Using Severance Agreements to Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits If you fear a wrongful termination claim, consider asking a terminated employee to sign a release.

How to Draft a Service Agreement When you provide a service like consulting or graphic design, it’s a good idea to have a service agreement in place.

Restrictions on Gifts to Federal Employees From Government Contractors If your business has a contract with the federal government, learn the rules about giving gifts to federal employees.

Using a Joinder to Add New Parties to a Contract Find out how to draft a joinder to add parties to an agreement.

Understanding Broker Fees and Commission Agreements Who pays the broker that helps you buy products and services? It all depends.

How to Draft a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Term Sheet Learn what provisions to include in a standard LOI or term sheet.

How to Draft a Letter Agreement or an MOU You don’t always need a formal-looking contract or a lawyer to make a business agreement. But it’s a good idea to document your agreement, expectations, and each party’s responsibilities in writing, especially when a large sum of money is involved.

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Articles on Types of Agreements/Contracts (Continued)

How to Draft a Funds Flow Memorandum (FFM) for a Transaction Involving Simultaneous Payments A well drafted Funds Flow Memorandum (FFM) can help ensure the smooth exchange of funds when parties are required to exchange payments simultaneously.

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