Legal Forms

Read our guides to the forms you might encounter in your life and business—from contracts and affidavits, to NDAs and bills of sale.

Intellectual property assignment: What it is and how to make one

Just as with buying and selling physical property, transferring the ownership of intellectual property is an important part of doing business.…

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Will a COVID-19 liability waiver hold up in court?

COVID-19 liability waivers haven't yet been tested in court, so businesses that use them shouldn't have a false sense of security.

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Noncompete agreements explained

A noncompete agreement is a contract used to reduce competition by prohibiting former employees from taking certain jobs after leaving the company.

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14 things to include in your photography contract

Here's what you need to include in your contracts before you start working with clients.

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Product supply agreement — How to guide

1. Overview Globalization has had a tremendous impact on trade and business all over the world. New products flood the market every year, and before…

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Nonexclusive sales representative agreement — How to guide

1. Overview Sales representatives are an important part of any company’s success. Your sales force serves as the public face of your company, and…

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Release and authorization to use voice or likeness & guide

1. Overview A release is a written agreement between the person who is the subject of a picture or recording and the company that wants to use the…

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Using a buy-sell agreement

A buy-sell agreement helps ensure the ownership of a business will remain with the remaining owners or the company itself should one member exit.

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Joint venture agreement amendment — How to guide

1. Overview After a joint venture agreement has been signed, a change in events or in the parties’ intentions can necessitate an amendment to the…

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Illinois general affidavit — How to guide

1. Overview An affidavit is a sworn written statement that can be used in a number of important ways. It can be used in connection with filing or…

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