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If you've already signed a purchase or lease contract, is there any way you can legally get out of it now? Maybe there is. Many countries, states, provinces and territories have laws in place to protect the rights of consumers and to ensure that they are well informed about the goods or services they are purchasing or leasing.

At some point in your life, you will probably need the services of a lawyer. Do you know what your rights and obligations as a legal client are? Before you sign that retainer agreement, you should be very clear on what will be required of you, and what the lawyer’s responsibilities are with respect to disclosure, client confidentiality, and the overall manner in which he/she represents you.

Are you a software developer? More to the point, are you a software developer who wants to draft up a standard form of contract yourself, instead of having a lawyer do it? This checklist can help you cover the bases, but remember that it's always advisable to have a lawyer review your final form of agreement before anyone signs it, to make sure everyone's interests are addressed (it saves on litigation costs later).

Let's look at each of the sections that should be included in a standard-form S...

Before you start that major renovation...

Are you planning to use a contractor to renovate your home? Before you do, have a set of plans drawn up and enter into a written construction contract with the contractor so the project can be performed in accordance with your specifications. These are critical items that will protect your interests as a homeowner and the interests of the general contractor as project overseer.

Here are 10 good reasons to have a written renovation contract signed and i...

Q. What is a partnership?

A. A partnership is an unincorporated business that is owned and operated jointly by two or more parties. It is typically an ongoing long-term business operation, the end goal of which is to create profit for the partners.

Q. What's the difference between a partnership and an incorporated entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company?

A. The biggest difference is that a corporation has a legal existence separate from its owners, with the same legal right...