Posts in Business Law
Unfinished Music and “Unfinished” Contracts 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Schubert both died in Vienna while still in their thirties. Each left an unfinished work which has become a staple in the classical music repertoire. Likewise, contracting parties may leave contracts incomplete or "unfinished."

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Contracts, Business LawElizabeth WhitmanElizabeth Whitman, Elizabeth A Whitman, Whitman Legal Solutions, Mozart, Schubert, unfinished symphony, requiem, artificial intelligence, parol evidence rule, parties' intention, contract interpretation, incomplete contract
The Art of Legal Drafting

The study of law in the U.S. is treated more as a science than as an art. Law school requires that students learn hundreds of legal concepts, much as a musician would learn mechanically how to play an instrument. A good amount of the study of law involves memorization of rules – court rules, equitable maxims, statutes, and regulations.

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Law Practice, Business Law, ContractsElizabeth WhitmanElizabeth Whitman, Elizabeth A Whitman, Whitman Legal Solutions, violin, bridge, assigns, heirs, successors, successors and assigns, violin bridge, real estate contract
Preparing Your Business for the New Year—Do You Have Extra Tubas?

After stealing more than 30 tubas and sousaphones from schools during winter break, the thieves didn't hold onto the instruments for long. They found demand for used tubas among banda performers. However, business owners may find it more difficult to unload their heavy baggage as they move into the new year.

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Business Law, cybersecurityElizabeth WhitmanElizabeth Whitman, Elizabeth A Whitman, Whitman Legal Solutions, tuba, strategic planning, business law, mission statement, document retention, document retention policy, vision statement, general counsel, outside general counsel.