US Contract Law

[Manic]

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I have an opportunity to do some work as a second contract in evenings and weekends for a US client. They are going to pay me in US dollars, so I will be multiplying my rate by 1.8 to give me the $ figure.

Additionally they have asked if i am happy that the contract be governed by US law, any issues here?

[Fishface]

its usually state law i.e laws of New York or illinois.

means that they take you to court there and you agree to that.

means you can't get insurance to cover legal costs there (from here).

make sure you get everything written into the contract -all includes and discludes - they are generally willing to negotiate on most things.

avoid getting taken to court OR having to take them to court!!

[Manic]

its usually state law i.e laws of New York or illinois.

means that they take you to court there and you agree to that.

means you can't get insurance to cover legal costs there (from here).

make sure you get everything written into the contract -all includes and discludes - they are generally willing to negotiate on most things.

avoid getting taken to court OR having to take them to court!!

lol that will certainly be the desire!!

So I obviously need to extend PI cover to the US, I'll ask Qdos Monday what the extra premium will be, and what it actually covers.

[Cyberman]

Political assassination ?

I wonder........................


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7664846.stm

[Manic]

Not sure I need PI for that line of business