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

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Contracts are an undeniably important part of protecting both yourself as the business owner or entrepreneur and your client. They set clear expectations for both parties, keeping everyone on the same ...

An essential relative clause provides necessary, defining information about the noun. On the other hand, non‐ essential relative clauses provide additional, non‐necessary information about the noun.

A “hedge clause,” when incorporated into an investment advisory agreement, is designed to limit an adviser’s liability to its advisory client. Even carefully worded hedge clauses, however, can attract ...