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Basic Contract Law for Paralegals (10th Edition) - eBook

Basic Contract Law for Paralegals (10th Edition) – eBook

eBook Details

  • Author: Jeffrey A. Helewitz
  • File Size: 2 MB, 3 MB
  • Format: ePub (original), PDF (converted)
  • Length: 464 pages
  • Publisher: ‎Aspen Publishing; Tenth edition
  • Publication Date: ‎ January 10, 2022
  • Language: ‎English
  • ISBN-10: 1543839533, 1543839541
  • ISBN-13: 9781543839531, 9781543839548

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About The Author

Jeffrey A. Helewitz

Jeffrey A. Helewitz

Mr. Jeffrey A. Helewitz got his J.D. and LL.M. (International Business & Trade) degrees from Georgetown University Law Center and an M.B.A. (Finance) from New York University. After working for several years in the National Office of the IRA, with a brief assignment to the White House to work on a Presidential Commission, Jeff started a small practice as a legal and financial consultant specializing in corporate and estate planning. He has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at both the CUNY School of Law and Touro College Law Center and an Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies at various educational institutions in the New York City area. Mr. Helewitz authored over twenty legal textbooks and over a dozen legal articles.

Mr. Helewitz recently retired as a Special Referee for the New York State Supreme Court. After a short stint as an Administrative Law Judge with a New York City agency, he now acts as an arbitrator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

The new Basic Contract Law for Paralegals 10th Edition offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to fundamental contract law tailored for paralegal students. Engaging examples and well-designed teaching methods encompass all essential topics found in a contracts course, including offer, acceptance, consideration, discharge of obligations, and remedies. The textbook effectively combines case law discussions with the development of professional skills and concludes with a chapter where students are tasked with drafting a standard contract. An appendix containing twelve sample contracts serves as a practical reference for ongoing use.

New Features in the Tenth Edition:

This edition includes significant new case studies that explore:

  • The “Battle of the Forms” concept
  • Acceptance of an offer in online settings
  • Ambiguous conditions affecting contract formation
  • The influence of Covid-19 on fulfilling contract obligations
  • Acceptance or non-acceptance of an offer through silence
  • The ability of individuals with addictions to form contracts

Both instructors and students will gain from:

  • Sample contracts located in the Appendix.
  • A concise format that suits shorter course schedules.
  • Concise writing and engaging examples that aid in comprehending the law.
  • Newly added Quick Quizzes at the end of chapters for students to evaluate their understanding.
  • Ethical dilemmas at the conclusion of each chapter that promote awareness of professional accountability.
  • In-depth, practical, and clear explanations of contract law basics, including a section on drafting simple contracts.
  • Thoughtfully designed teaching strategies featuring chapter summaries, highlighted examples, key terminology, review questions, sample clauses for review, edited cases, and exercises at the end of each chapter.

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978-1543839531, 978-1543839548

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