Don’t be duped, fooled, or be taken advantaged by others on business deals and personal transactions because of ignorance of contract laws. Life is a series of agreements, and it will be useful to understand contract law, especially for nonlawyers in family businesses and for professionals. It’s a life skill that all citizens must know. Don’t be one of the many who have become victims of flawed, void or voidable contracts that cannot be enforced.
To help you avoid pitfalls and traps in creating and enforcing agreements, the Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP) is launching a one-day seminar, titled “Best Practices Guide on Contract Law for Non-Lawyers,” on March 16 at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City.
For details and a complete list of upcoming seminars including “How to Compute Your Salaries, Wages and Benefits”, “How to Effectively Collect Debt Without a Lawyer Using the Small Claims Court”, “International Trade Training seminars,” HR and Labor Laws, family business and board directors seminars and more, you may log on to www.cgbp.org.
This pioneering seminar is designed to update professionals, businessmen and nonlawyers, and decision-makers about the fundamentals and sticky areas of Philippine law governing obligations and contracts. You better know your contract laws, especially if you handle procurement, finance, marketing, business development, human resources and deal-making. Many among family business owners and corporations enroll members of their family and management whom they are training to assume leadership positions in their organizations. Knowledge of the substance and form of agreements can prevent serious conflicts and business losses that can snowball into lawsuits and even violence. A legally enforceable contract binds the parties to their respective promises and signals the start of a smooth and continuous relationship for them. This seminar can help save your personal or business relationships, and your nest egg by keeping you informed of your rights and duties under the law on contracts.
This special learning event will feature lawyer Jim. V. Lopez, who is the director of legal programs of CGBP. He is the author of seven bestselling books, including Judgment Proof: Philippine Asset Protection Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, The Law on Annulment of Marriage, Immigration Law, Secrets of Family Business Law Declassified and How To Excel In Law School. He holds the distinction of being the only author and law practitioner who is a three-time winner of the National Book Awards given by the Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Development Board. He finished law at the University of the Philippines, and pursued post-graduate studies at Harvard Law School, University of California (Hastings) and University of Southern California. He practiced law in the US and in the Philippines specializing in Commercial Law. One of his many expertise is precision writing of contracts.
For trouble-free transactions, sign up in this seminar before you sign any contract. Interested participants are encouraged to avail themselves of the early-bird discount and group discounts for three or more participants. Seats are limited and preregistration is required.