By Andrew R. Schwartz | Published September 20, 2024 | Posted in Contract Law | Tagged Tags: Breach, Contract Disputes, Defective Performance, fraud | Comments Off on Common Breach of Contract Disputes and Defenses
Common Breach of Contract Disputes and Defenses
Contracts are fundamental to business operations, ensuring that all parties involved have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations. However, breaches can occur, leading to disputes that require legal intervention. Understanding the common origins of these disputes can help businesses mitigate risks and foster better contractual relationships. The following are the most frequent reasons Read More
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Can the Coronavirus Pandemic Excuse Performance of Contractual Obligations?
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the U.S. economy, and no less so in the Chicago area. Social distancing guidelines and other restrictions have caused downscaling and other disruption that may leave businesses unable to perform their contractual obligations in whole or in part. When faced with a claimed breach of contract, it may Read More
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Literally Taking the Case
In their December 2020 Illinois Bar Journal article, attorneys Andrew R. Schwartz and John Cerney present the following scenario: Without first consulting its lawyers, your firm’s major client, Hapless Client, LLC, entered into a horrible one-sided contract with Sketchy Business, Inc. To make matters worse, Sketchy just filed a contract claim against Hapless to enforce that contract, Read More
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More Contract Law FAQs
Contract law can prove quite complicated. This post addresses additional FAQs.
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Contract Law FAQ
Much of our practice – both litigation and transactional – involves contracts. This blog post discusses common issues relating to contract law.
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