AI in the supply chain

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Greg Tulquois catches up with Peter Brook and Jake Abrahams to explore the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain. They explore the complex web of legal, contractual, and regulatory challenges that businesses can f…

Compliance with law provisions

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Mark Dewar, Conor McEneaney and Nicole Nartallo draw on their extensive experience of contract drafting and negotiation to discuss the intricacies of compliance with law provisions in commercial contracts. The podcast explores the si…

Trends in global supply chains

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Thilo von Bodungen catches up with Lauren Hurcombe and Joe Masson to explore some of the trends that they are seeing in their respective markets - the EU, Asia, and the UK - as well as the market challenges. The podcast considers iss…

From A to B: key issues in logistics and warehousing contracts

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Khaled Dadi catches up with Chris Rennie and Lana Turpie to explore logistics and warehousing contracts. As well as sharing insights from their experience of drafting and negotiating such contracts, they explore the dynamic landscape…

Securing your supply chain

In this episode of DLA Piper's 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Ryan Harrison catches up with Maria Fitzpatrick and James McGraw to discuss the role of contracts in securing supply chains amidst current global challenges. They explore how contracts can contribute to effective supply chain managem…

Prompt payment an overview of the laws relating to mandatory payment terms in Europe

In the first episode of the second part of our 'Better Contracts' podcast series, Sophie Lessar catches up with Mathias Kuhn and Gerald Baumgartner to discuss the critical issue of prompt payment in business-to-business contracts. The discussion explores the legal landscape in their respective juri…

Consumer Protection Issues Along The Product Lifecycle and Customer Journey

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of Better Contracts, where our expert panel will be exploring the complex world of consumer protection issues along the product lifecycle and consumer journey. In today's global marketplace, companies face an ever-increasing need to get their products into th…

Successful Contracts For Non-Equity Cooperations

Supply chain uncertainties brought about by raw material shortages and energy costs have led to an increase in strategic partnerships as businesses seek to secure alternative agreements to equity joint ventures. There needs to be a balance of trust, risk and clear outcomes to benefit both parties.…

Multijurisdictional Contracting – Pitfalls and Trends

Global businesses often seek a streamlined approach to contracting by adopting standard contracts wherever they do business.  This episode explores why local law differences should still be taken in account and how the type of contract can also be a factor in the degree to which a standard approach…

Direct and Indirect Damages: What these terms mean and how they are used in different jurisdictions

Every court, wherever they are in the world, sets limits on the types of losses which can be recovered following a contract breach. Following the general principle that a wronged contract party should be reasonably compensated without the breaching party being exposed to unlimited risk, how do diff…