A dependent clause cannot stand alone, though they often contain both a subject and a verb. Where independent clauses express complete thoughts, dependent clauses do not, and left on their own, ...

Parties often add limitation-of-liability clauses to their agreements. These types of clauses can purport to limit a party’s claims or damages or both. Damage-limitation clauses can take many ...

A severability clause lets certain contract parts remain valid, even if others are void. Learn about its definition, key ...

A Dec. 11 report by the Center for American Progress outlined recent controversy surrounding the FTC’s attempt to ban noncompete agreements earlier in 2024, as well as several common types of clauses ...

Many industry form documents and custom construction contracts contain provisions shifting or limiting the respective parties’ risks. One of the more potentially significant risk-limiting provisions ...

A due-on-sale clause is a standard part of most conventional mortgage agreements. It gives the lender the right to demand full repayment of the loan when the property is sold or transferred to a new ...

When buying or selling a home, real estate contracts include clauses or designated sections in purchase or financing agreements. Each clause is important, but there are four primary clauses that ...