Promissory notes can be helpful in so many different situations, but what exactly are they and what do you need to look our for when dealing with them? In it’s simplest terms, a promissory note is an IOU. It includes the terms of the agreement, specifically the amount owed, how and when it is to be repaid, and default terms. If you’ve ever …
Breach of Contract: What Happens Next?
When you enter into a business contract, you expect to hold up your end of the deal and expect the other party to honor their part, as well. When something goes wrong and the other party isn’t holding up their end of the deal, they have committed a breach of contract. So, what can you do against a business or party …
Federal Courts Should Use State Law to Interpret a Contract’s Venue or Forum Selection Clause
Most circuits have not decided this issue. Those that have addressed it typically recognize that no reason exists to treat a venue selection clause differently from the remainder of a contract that will be interpreted using state law. See, e.g., Northwest Nat. Ins. Co. v. Donovan, 916 F.2d 372, 374 (7th Cir. 1994) (“Validity and interpretation are separate issues, and …
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