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Sign on the dotted line—when is a document legally binding?

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Published on: 05 April 2016
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  • Original news
  • What were the key facts in this case?
  • What were the issues before the court?
  • How did the court approach the arguments around the Term Sheet?
  • To what extent does the judgment clarify the law in this area?
  • What are the practical implications of this decision?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: Rupert D'Cruz and Charlene Hawkins, barristers at Littleton Chambers and counsel for the defendant in New Media Holding Company LLC v Kuznetsov, advise that the practical implications of the decision affect many businesses when negotiating terms intended to be governed by English law.

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