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Warranties and Indemnities-what you need to know

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You will encounter warranties and indemnities in the vast majority of contracts you will be involved in, including for the purchase of your first home or car. The main objective of warranties and indemnities is to allocate rise between the parties, usually a vendor and purchaser. The vendor/seller will look to restrict the scope of … Read more

Passing Off,Counterfeit Goods, and Confidential Information-Are You a Victim of These Economic Torts?

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Passing off, counterfeit goods, and distributing confidential information can all cost the small business owner significant amounts of money. These are economic torts (civil wrongs). But what exactly is involved and what can be done if you are a victim? Passing off generally involves the making of a misrepresentation and the meaning or definition of … Read more