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Given that there is no perfect contract and that changing circumstances are inevitable, good contract management dictates that business professionals be actively involved in managing agreements after they are signed. The reality is that, once signed, contracts should... Read MoreJun 5, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Articles |
As procurement practices mature, we find that most organizations are taking a more nuanced approach to this issue. For example, if the opportunity is likely to attract smaller ‘mom and pop’ respondents, then attaching lengthy terms and conditions can be a huge... Read MoreMar 28, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Archives |
Question “We are about to issue an RFP for a major construction project in our municipality, and there are some indications that one of our historically best contractors might be running into financial difficulty. What can we do to protect ourselves?”... Read MoreFeb 23, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Archives |
Question: I am working through Module 3, “Contract Legal Considerations” and the slides on copyright in your “Skill Builder” course, and the statement below was troubling to me. I was under the impression that if I “hire” a contractor or consultant to create a... Read MoreFeb 1, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Archives |
FAQ: How do I handle a provider who ignores service level requirements? “We have a situation in which the contract is very clear about measurable service-level expectations, yet the provider keeps ignoring these requirements. We have sent many rectification... Read MoreJan 25, 2018 | FAQ, Legal Edge Archives |
FAQ: Changing the Scope of Work after Closing I am having a dispute with my technical end users, and hope that you can help. We went out with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a certain scope of work, and now, after closing, the users want to amend the scope and ask... Read More