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When, as a first-year law student, I learned about liquidated damages clauses in my contracts class, I thought they sounded like a magical tool that would prevent anyone from ever...
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Let’s face it: there comes a point when we realize we can’t do it all. Accordingly, many businesses hire contractors to perform services ranging from payroll, marketing, janitorial, or even...
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