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California Contract Law News and Trends

Build your law practice by keeping informed on news of contract laws in California

By Emmet McMahan
Attorneys in California have good reason to stay informed on California contract law news and trends. Attorneys need to keep track of current forms and procedures in California contract law. A court can also make a new ruling in cases involving contract law, which can affect the way these attorneys do their jobs. Attorneys also may need to stay updated on what the public is saying about contract law, in order to correct any misconceptions they may have.

The best sources of information on news and trends for CA contract law may be grouped into the following three categories:
  1. Government websites on California business contract law. These sites are the best source of official news on California contract law, such as current procedures or rulings.
  2. Independent sources of news on California contract laws, such as blogs, magazines and newspapers. These sources are the most likely to provide news and opinions on contract law that do not rely on any particular business or lobby group.
  3. Contract law attorneys. Legal professionals may be able to provide inside news and information on contract law.

 

Find state websites with official news and other information on California state contract law

California government websites are the best places to get the latest news about California contract law. A California government website also may publish the state statutes to help attorneys stay informed on the latest legislation that relates to California contract law.
Try: The Judicial Council of California lists its recent decisions, which include Valentine Capital Asset v. Agahi, a breach of contract suit. The business law section of the State Bar of California provides the current revision of Report on Third-Party Remedies Opinions, which is dedicated to matters of contract law in California.

Examine independent sources of news and trends on California contracts law

Universities, law libraries and other organizations frequently report on recent court cases and legislative updates on California contract law. Individuals also may keep blogs and journals on contract law in California.
Try: California Business Litigation Blog has a post on a breach of contract suit involving insurance annuities. ContractsProf Blog provides a post on a Supreme Court decision that renders virtually all non-competition agreements in California invalid.

Find inside news on contract law from a California contract lawyer

A contract attorney in California frequently have information on California law that is not available elsewhere. These attorneys may publish newsletters or full length articles on a particular aspect of contract law in California.
Try: Last & Faoro provides a variety of articles on construction contracts in California, such as "An Overview of Liquidated Damages In California." Kinsey Law Offices provides extensive information on breach of real estate contracts in California.

 

  • California contract law specifies the conditions under which a contract may be enforceable. Generally, a valid contract between party A and party B requires that party A gives something of value to party B, and party B must give something of value to party A. The two parties also must agree on the items of value. Contracts made under duress or coercion are generally unenforceable.

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