http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/contracts-agreements.html Avvo.com - Contracts Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/do-i-need-a-contract-hint-you-may-already-have-one If you're wondering if you need a contract, you may already have one. So the real question is, do you want it clearly set out in writing or dependent on memories and perceptions of what people said and did? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:18:51 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-do-when-you-are-asked-to-sign-a-non-compete Times are tough, and many are being asked to sign non-compete agreements after years of employment. In Virginia, current law says that no additional consideration is necessary to make this kind of agreement binding.... if you keep your job for a period of time. So what is the best way to respond? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:11 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-avoid-litigation-over-your-employment-agreement Need to change your job and have a non-compete agreement? There are ways to leave that will invite litigation, and ways to leave that will avoid litigation. We can help Virginia employees avoid spending their life savings on employment litigation. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:31:44 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/contract-disputes-in-pennsylvania Jurisdiction, level of damages, and the Parol Evidence Rule. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:02:51 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/tips-to-avoid-common-mistakes-with-contracts This article describes some common mistakes that people make with preparing or accepting contracts: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:44:45 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/does-your-business-have-arbitration-clauses-in-its-contracts--it-may-be-time-to-update-them The California Supreme Court recently revised rules on judicial review of arbitration awards. If your business has arbitration clauses in its contracts, it may be time to update them. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:09:17 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/notice-to-customer-forms In order to file a lien on a small commercial project or a residential project, the contract must file a notice of customer. This guide will point you in the right direction. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:09:24 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/4-contract-myths "If a contract isn't in writing, it's invalid." "I can sign this contract and change my mind within 3 days." "This contract is standard." "Boilerplate terms don't matter." All untrue, all too frequently believed. The first two myths have some exceptions, the last two don't. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:35:35 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/worker-injury-avoiding-exposure-to-liability-for-subcontractor-employees Cautious contractors work to keep their Worker's Compensation premiums low by mandating safety on the job. But they are still faced with the quandary of watching workers down the contracting chain. As a contractor, are you responsible for the injury claims of your subcontractors employees? -- Maybe. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:04:35 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-can-i-do-about-tenant-discrimination If you have reason to believe you have been discriminated against with regards to the rental of property, you may have a case against the Landlord or Property Manager. This guide helps you understand what to do when confronted with rental discrimination. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:38:55 PDT