STEPS ACADEMY
New York
Contract Governance and Control Frameworks
Introduction Strong contracts require more than negotiation and drafting. They also need governance structures, controls, reporting mechanisms, decision rights, and…
Strategic Contract Negotiation for Business Leaders
Introduction Senior professionals and business leaders often negotiate contracts that carry significant financial, operational, and strategic consequences. These negotiations are…
Advanced Contract Drafting and Risk Allocation
Introduction Advanced contract drafting requires more than clarity. It involves shaping legal and commercial language to reflect complex business arrangements,…
International Contract Management Essentials
Introduction International contracts involve additional complexity beyond domestic agreements. Differences in laws, currencies, languages, taxes, delivery terms, regulatory requirements, and…
Regulatory Compliance in Contracting
Introduction Contracts often contain obligations that connect directly to laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies. If compliance requirements are unclear…
Dispute Resolution in Commercial Contracts
Introduction Commercial disputes can arise from misunderstandings, late delivery, payment failure, poor performance, unclear obligations, or disagreements over contract interpretation.…
Sales, Procurement, and Distribution Contracts
Introduction Sales, procurement, and distribution contracts are central to how businesses buy, sell, and move products and services through the…
Employment Contracts and Workplace Obligations
Introduction Employment contracts establish the legal and practical foundation of the working relationship between employers and employees. They define duties,…
Data Privacy and Confidentiality Agreements
Introduction Data privacy and confidentiality are major concerns in modern business relationships. Organizations routinely handle personal data, commercially sensitive information,…
Contract Review Techniques for Professionals
Introduction Contract review is an essential skill for professionals who need to assess proposed agreements before they are signed or…
Intellectual Property in Business Contracts
Introduction Intellectual property issues arise in many business agreements, especially where products, content, software, designs, branding, research, or confidential know-how…
Legal Documentation for Business Operations
Introduction Businesses rely on documentation to record decisions, define responsibilities, support compliance, and manage operational risk. From agreements and internal…
Managing Contract Changes and Amendments
Introduction Business relationships rarely remain static after a contract is signed. Scope changes, pricing revisions, timeline adjustments, regulatory requirements, and…
Handling Breach, Default, and Termination
Introduction Even well-managed contracts can encounter serious problems such as non-performance, missed deadlines, payment failure, repeated service issues, or conduct…
Service Level Agreements Explained
Introduction Service Level Agreements, often known as SLAs, are used to define expected service performance, response times, quality standards, reporting…