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This syllabus outlines the Contracts Drafting Seminar at the University of Minnesota Law School, taught by Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Winder. It includes details on key assignments, including the Buyer to Supplier Agreement and associated memo. The seminar emphasizes the five W's of contract drafting: Who, What, When, Where, and Why, and covers essential topics such as non-competition agreements, confidentiality, and payment terms. The first mid-term assignment is due on March 29, 2011. Enjoy your break!
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University of Minnesota Law SchoolContracts Drafting SeminarSpring 2011 March 8, 2011 Class 8 Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Winder
Syllabus Revised Exemplar Assignment replaced with Buyer to Supplier Agreement + Memo Available on TWEN
5 W’s • Your contract should answer the 5 W’s • Who • What • When • Where • Why
Plus • How
What’s Needed? • Background (why) • Confidentiality • Return of documents • Non-raiding • Non-solicitation • Payment • Limitations • Signing
PROMISSORY NOTE • Promise to pay • Amount • Interest]Date • Terms of repayment • Default • Acceleration • Remedies
Mid Term Drafting Assignment • Buyer to Supplier redraft • Memo • Due March 29, 2011!!