1994 NAPM Insights Article Index
Term selected: Legal Issues

A valuable reference tool, the Article Index is a comprehensive list of articles that have appeared in Inside Supply Management® (formerly Purchasing Today® and NAPM Insights®) magazine. Articles are organized by subject for easy locating and study.

• A Brief Overview of the UCC Articles
  Steven O. Weise, J.D., March, Vol. 5, No. 3, p. 24.
  

  Some UCC articles carry more importance to purchasers than others. However, a general knowledge of each article is important for the profession.

• Beware of NAFTA's "Rules of Origin"
  Phillip Yale Simons, July, Vol. 5, No. 7, p. 25.
  

  This article is not available online.

• Choice of Forum Provisions in International Contracts
  Ralph K. Pope and Michael R. Tyler, May, Vol. 5, No. 5, p. 26.
  

  Parties to international agreements should be aware they may not get what they bargained for in "choice of forum" clauses.

• Choice of Law Provisions in International Contracts
  Michael R. Tyler, April, Vol. 5, No. 4, p. 26.
  

  Choosing a law to govern an agreement does not insure the law will be applied.

• Contracting with Motor Carriers to Avoid Undercharges
  William J. Augello, Esquire, January, Vol. 5, No. 1, p. 22.
  

  Purchasers can take precautionary measures to avoid exposure to undercharge claims on current transportation and distribution arrangements.

• Corporate Sentencing Guidelines: How to Comply
  Barry Roberts, Linda Haac and Alan J. Chaset, February, Vol. 5, No. 2, p. 24.
  

  Companies can avoid the most severe penalties by instituting a compliance program that encourages employees to monitor, detect, and report any criminal wrongdoing.

• Does the Robinson-Patman Act Really Affect Purchasing?
  Deborah Kemp, J.D. and Richard L. Pinkerton, Ph.D., October, Vol. 5, No. 10, p. 16.
  

  The danger of an industrial buyer or seller violating the Robinson-Patman Act is virtually nonexistent.

• How Bound to the Proposal is a Supplier?
  Christine von Wrangel, September, Vol. 5, No. 9, p. 16.
  

  Under the general rule, mistaken proposals are enforceable against the supplier.

• How to Better Use Your Lawyer as a Resource
  Leslie S. Marell, J.D., August, Vol. 5, No. 8, p. 46.
  

  When retaining an attorney, inquire about his/her experience with your type of issues, and don't discount the "comfort" factor.

• Purchasing by Letters of Credit
  George Kimball, J.D., December, Vol. 5, No. 12, p. 10.
  

  The letter of credit is purely documentary and independent from the underlying contract.

• The Overseas Contract: A Practitioner's Guide
  R. Duane Hall, Ph.D., June, Vol. 5, No. 6, p. 12.
  

  All your contracts should address an alternative dispute resolution procedure other than litigation.

• Transportation's Correct Compliance on Off-Bill Discounting
  William J. Augello, November, Vol. 5, No. 11, p. 12.
  

  Suppliers need to amend their terms of sale to accurately define what they mean by "freight" when their sales terms are "Freight Prepaid and Add."