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What is unconscionability?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Unconscionability is a contract defense that can make an unfair agreement—or a specific clause—unenforceable when there’s both procedural unfairness (how it was formed) and substantive unfairness (what it requires). Courts use it to prevent one-sided terms imposed through unequal bargaining power, deception, or lack of meaningful choice. This article explains the legal definition, key elements, […]

Business Law Contract Law

What is a voidable contract?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A voidable contract is a valid agreement that one party can legally cancel due to issues like fraud, misrepresentation, undue influence, duress, or lack of capacity. Until it’s voided, it remains enforceable and may also be ratified, making it binding despite the defect. This article explains what makes a contract voidable, common real-world examples, how […]

Torn Contract Document Representing Void Agreement

Business Litigation Contract Law

What is a void contract?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A void contract is an agreement that is legally unenforceable from the start, as if it never existed. It typically occurs when a deal violates the law or public policy, or lacks an essential element like lawful purpose or competent parties. This article explains common reasons contracts are void, how void contracts differ from voidable […]

Quasi-contract Concept Illustrated with Legal Elements

Business Litigation Civil Litigation

What is quasi-contract?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A quasi-contract is a court-imposed legal obligation requiring someone to repay a benefit they unfairly received, even when no valid contract exists. It’s used to prevent unjust enrichment—such as when services or goods are accepted without an agreed price or when a payment is made by mistake. This article explains the definition, key elements, common […]

Contract Handshake with Legal Scales Background

Business Law Civil Litigation

What is promissory estoppel?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Promissory estoppel is a legal doctrine that can enforce a promise even without a formal contract when someone reasonably relies on it and suffers harm as a result. Courts typically look for a clear promise, foreseeable and reasonable reliance, and an injustice that can only be avoided by enforcing the promise. This article explains the […]

Scales of Justice Weighing Money and Fairness

Business Litigation Civil Litigation

What is unjust enrichment?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Unjust enrichment occurs when someone benefits at another’s expense and keeping that benefit would be unfair under the law, even without a contract. Courts may require repayment or return of the benefit to prevent an inequitable “windfall.” This article explains the legal elements of unjust enrichment, common examples, available remedies, and key defenses. Unjust enrichment […]

Contract with Liquidated Damages Clause Highlighted

Construction Law Contract Law

What is liquidated damages?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Liquidated damages are a pre-agreed dollar amount in a contract that one party must pay if they breach, when actual losses would be hard to calculate. Courts generally enforce them if they’re a reasonable estimate of expected harm at the time of contracting, not a penalty. This article explains how liquidated damages clauses work, when […]

Employment Law Labor Law

What is an at-will employment?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

At-will employment means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any lawful reason—or no reason—and the employee can quit at any time. The main limits are statutory and contractual protections, such as anti-discrimination laws, retaliation prohibitions, public-policy exceptions, and collective bargaining or written employment agreements. This article explains how at-will employment works, […]

Two People Shaking Hands over Signed Contract Documents

Contract Law Employment Law

What is an employment contract?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An employment contract is a written or verbal agreement that sets the terms of a job—such as pay, duties, hours, and termination rules—between an employer and an employee. In most cases, it becomes enforceable once both sides accept the offer and begin work, even if nothing is signed. This article explains what employment contracts include, […]

Confidentiality Agreement Document with Pen

Business/Corporate Law Contract Law

What is a confidentiality agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A confidentiality agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract between two or more parties that requires certain shared information to be kept secret. It defines what information is confidential, how it may be used, who may access it, and what happens if it’s disclosed. This article explains key terms, common uses, and how NDAs are […]

Person Signing Confidential Nda Document

Business/Corporate Law Employment Law

What is a non-disclosure agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a written contract between at least two parties that legally requires confidential information to stay private. It’s commonly used in business deals, employment, and invention discussions to prevent unauthorized sharing and enable legal remedies if breached. This article explains what NDAs are, key terms, and when to use one. Understanding […]

Business Professionals Reviewing Non-compete Contract

Business Contracts Law Employment Law

What is a non-compete agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A non-compete agreement is a contract that restricts an employee from working for a competitor or starting a competing business for a set time after leaving (often 6–24 months). Employers use it to protect trade secrets, customer relationships, and competitive advantage, but enforceability depends on state law and reasonableness. This article explains the key components, […]

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