This reference guide details the fundamentals of contract formation, modification, and performance as well as more complex contract issues, such as disputes and litigation, assignment and delegation, breach of contract and nonperformance, and void contracts. Other topics include the statute of frauds, contract formation under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code, promissory estoppel, the parol-evidence rule, economic loss, equitable remedies, and warranties, disclaimers, and limitations. This handbook also contains numerous sample language provisions to assist attorneys in drafting contacts, including multiple clauses for employment agreements, a sample merger clause, several sample express warranties, and adapted jury instructions.
Chapter 1 — Introduction and Essentials of Contract Formation
Michael R. Cedillos, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Chicago
Chapter 2 — Contract Formation Under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code
Howard J. Swibel, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, Chicago
Chapter 3 — The Statute of Frauds
Tyler J. Pratt, Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen P.C., Champaign,and Leah G. Nolan, Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen P.C., Chicago
Chapter 4 — Void Contracts or Clauses Under Illinois Statutes
Hugh S. Balsam and Isabella Seeberg, Locke Lord LLP,Chicago
Chapter 5 — Problems in Contract Formation
Elizabeth E. Babbitt, Paul J. Coogan,T. Hudson Cross IV, andLena A. Madison, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Chicago
Chapter 6 — The Alternatives of Promissory Estoppel and Quasi-Contract
Michael R. Cedillos, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Chicago
Chapter 7 — Warranties, Disclaimers, and Limitations
Scott S. Fintzen and Justin Kanter, Gaido & Fintzen, LLC,Chicago
Chapter 8 — Guidelines for Drafting Specific Contract Clauses in Employment Agreements
Allison E. Czerniak and Zachary R. Clark, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Contract Performance
Richard G. Douglass and Patrick H. Smith, Novack and Macey LLP, Chicago
Chapter 10 — Modification of Contracts
Anushi Trivedi, Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc., Chicago
Chapter 11 — The Parol Evidence Rule and Contract Interpretation
Thomas R. Stilp, Stilp Business Law PC, Chicago
Chapter 12 — Breach of Contract and Nonperformance
William F. Cook VI, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago
Chapter 13 — Rights, Legal Remedies, and Calculating Damages for Breach of Contract
Brandon C. Prosansky, Michael D. Educate, and Matthew F. Singer Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, Chicago
Chapter 14 — The Moorman (aka Economic Loss) Doctrine — The Line Between Contract and Tort Losses
Howard Jeruchimowitz and Aaron S. Klein, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Chicago
Chapter 15 — Equitable Remedies: Reformation, Rescission, Restitution, and Specific Performance
Karen F. Botterud, Axiom Legal, Chicago
Chapter 16 — Assignment and Delegation
Hugh S. Balsam and Isabella Seeberg, Locke Lord LLP, Chicago
Chapter 17 — Joint and Several Contracts
Ruth A. Bahe-Jachna and David S. Repking, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Chicago
Chapter 18 — Contracts for the Benefits of a Third Person
Mitchell L. Marinello and Christopher S. Moore, Novack And Macey LLP, Chicago
Chapter 19 — Contract Disputes and Litigation
Ruth A. Bahe-Jachna and David S. Repking, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Chicago
Chapter 20 — United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Karen F. Botterud, Axiom Legal, Chicago
