The law,
embodied in cases, statutes, and regulations, seeks to respond to societal
needs and to shape human behavior in socially beneficial ways. But does the law
work as intended? For example, do parties act in ways that support, undermine,
or even ignore contract law doctrines? Do their behaviors justify rules or
concepts such as the “duty to read,” consideration, or the parol evidence rule?
Do consumer regulations accomplish their purpose in today’s data-driven
society? Do the UCC and other commercial statutes meet the needs of today’s
buyers and sellers and the ways they interact and conduct business? What is the
actual relationship between the law in action and the law in the books? This jointly sponsored program will discuss these questions and others relating to
how contracts, commercial law, and consumer law actually affect and intersect
with society.
Business meeting at program conclusion for Section on Commercial and Related Consumer Law.
Business meeting at program conclusion for Section on Contracts.