Legal and Regulatory
Keep Text Messages From Changing Contract Terms
Whether a text message can change a contract between parties is debatable in courts. Contracts should limit the effect of text messages and the scope of authority to make changes to the contract.
By Jason Lambert
November 3, 2020
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Legal and Regulatory
by Jason Lambert
Jason Lambert is a construction attorney representing contractors and subcontractors at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.
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