Myerson recently hosted an engaging webinar, Battle of the Forms: Contracts, Terms, and Risks in Manufacturing, led by our expert Commercial Team. The session brought together manufacturing business owners, contract managers, and in-house legal teams to explore one of the most common and confusing areas of commercial law: what happens when two sets of terms and conditions conflict.
This webinar addressed the legal and commercial issues arising where conflicting terms are exchanged in the contracting process, giving you the knowledge to mitigate risks, preserve your commercial interests, and take practical action in the event of a dispute or customer insolvency.
What We Covered:
- Formation of contract and incorporation of terms and conditions.
- How courts decide whose terms apply, the "last shot" rule, and implications.
- Practical steps for manufacturers to take.
- Retention of title clauses and claims arising from insolvency.
If you missed the live session, please see the below recording or speak to our Commercial and Manufacturing Team for tailored legal advice. We regularly deliver webinars designed to help businesses understand key legal issues in a practical, approachable way.
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If you’d like to review your contracting process or discuss how these issues affect your business, get in touch with our expert Commercial and Manufacturing Team today.
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