If you are negotiating a contract, you should read Areet Kaila's article entitled, " The Accidental Contract?". This article has recently been republished by The Legal Edge, in their July-September 2014 edition, whose audience is procurement professionals and purchasing decision-makers in the public and private sectors, administrators, lawyers and legislators. In the article, from our February 2014 edition of Business Matters, Areet discusses how clear communication during negotiations can help avoid an accidental contract.

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