This lesson explains the concept of liquidated damages. A liquidated damages clause in a contract states what damages the breacher will owe the non-breacher in the event of breach.
Read moreThis lesson examines specific performance as a remedy ordered by the court when the money damages will not be adequate.
Read moreThis lesson focuses on the justifications for giving Freedom of Speech, as protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, a privileged and preferred position vis-à-vis other rights.
Read moreThis lesson explores the illegality defense to contract formation.
Read moreThis lesson reviews the material addressing Skidmore v. Swift, Chevron v. NRDC, and United States v.
Read moreThis lesson introduces the student to the doctrine and processes involved in interpreting state and federal statutes. Statutes are a critical part of every substantive area of the law, so this is important background for every student, legal professional, lawyer and judge.
Read moreThis lesson covers one of the fundamental components of contract formation - mutuality of obligation or commitment. Students learn why mutuality of obligation is an essential element of a contract.
Read moreThis lesson is about satisfaction clauses. This is an area of special concern, as satisfaction clauses appear to make promises illusory.
Read moreThis lesson reviews the material addressing Brand X, the major questions doctrine, and deference to agency interpretations of regulations in Chapter 7 of the CALI eLangdell casebook,
Read moreThis lesson is part of a series of exercises covering Basic Future Interests. While the 10 lessons comprising this series can be worked in any sequence, the lessons do to some degree build on each other. Thus, it is suggested that students work them in order.
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