{"id":135,"date":"2026-10-16T17:27:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-254-23.nip.io\/?page_id=135"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:53:16","slug":"business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-law-firm-miami-dade-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-law-firm-miami-dade-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Law Firm Miami-Dade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-132\" alt=\"Small business owner&#x27;s desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal dispute file.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-bre-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Business Contract and Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Resolving Business Contract and Vendor Disputes in Miami-Dade<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);\">KEW Legal focuses on business contract and vendor disputes for owners and investors across Miami-Dade County, with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney in Miami-Dade<\/h2>\n<p>If you need a business contract and vendor dispute attorney in Miami-Dade, the paper trail matters most. KEW Legal reviews the agreement and the records behind it. Then the firm helps you weigh a demand letter, negotiation, mediation, or a lawsuit. KEW Legal has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. This page explains what the work covers, how a matter moves, and what to gather before you call.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/businesswoman-reviewing-a-contract-at-a-desk-beside-legal-do-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Businesswoman reviewing a contract at a desk beside legal documents and a newspaper, for a Miami-Dade business law firm page.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Is a Business Contract and Vendor Dispute?<\/h2>\n<p>A business contract dispute is a disagreement over what an agreement requires. It also covers whether one side broke it. Most vendor fights come down to one question: did the other party do what the contract says?<\/p>\n<p>Common triggers in Miami-Dade include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unpaid invoices or disputed payment amounts<\/li>\n<li>Late, short, or defective deliveries<\/li>\n<li>Missed milestones or work not finished as written<\/li>\n<li>Disputed change orders and extra charges<\/li>\n<li>Termination fights over who had the right to end the deal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This work fits owners, managing members, operators, and investors in Miami, Coral Gables, Doral, Brickell, Aventura, and Sunny Isles Beach. It also fits anyone dealing with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, or customers.<\/p>\n<p>The exact wording often decides the matter. Read the whole document chain. That includes purchase orders, emails, amendments, and invoices. A casual email that changes a price can matter as much as the signed contract.<\/p>\n<h2>What KEW Legal Covers in Vendor and Contract Matters<\/h2>\n<p>As a business contract and vendor dispute attorney, KEW Legal covers the contract work before a lawsuit. It also covers the dispute work after one. Services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review and interpretation of vendor, supplier, service, and customer agreements<\/li>\n<li>Demand letters and formal notices of breach, cure, or termination, sent under the contract&#8217;s own procedures<\/li>\n<li>Negotiation of payment plans, settlements, releases, and amended terms<\/li>\n<li>Drafting and redlining of vendor agreements, master services agreements, and purchase terms<\/li>\n<li>Review of limitation-of-liability clauses (caps on what one side can recover) and indemnity clauses (who pays for certain claims)<\/li>\n<li>Review of notice periods, cure periods, and dispute-resolution clauses such as mediation or arbitration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Arbitration clauses carry real weight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Florida&#8217;s arbitration statute<\/a> says a written agreement to arbitrate is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable. The exception is a ground that exists at law or in equity for revoking a contract.<\/p>\n<p>Matters that need a court trial may be referred to another lawyer or firm. The firm will say so at the start.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Contract or Vendor Dispute Is Handled<\/h2>\n<p>A typical matter moves through five steps. The timeline depends on the contract and on how the other side responds.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe the agreement, the payment or delivery problem, and any deadlines in the contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> You provide the signed contract, amendments, invoices, delivery records, and emails. The firm checks notice requirements and cure periods. It also confirms the other party&#8217;s exact legal name with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/sunbiz\/\">Florida Division of Corporations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment.<\/strong> The firm explains which contract terms apply and what options you have, in plain language. It does not predict how the dispute will end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A formal written demand or response goes out. Negotiation or mediation follows where the contract and the parties&#8217; interests allow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escalation or referral.<\/strong> If the dispute cannot settle without litigation, the firm discusses next steps. Some matters move into business litigation services. Where a matter falls outside the firm&#8217;s practice, the firm refers you to another lawyer or firm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The firm cannot promise a set timeline. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Florida&#8217;s mediation statute<\/a> says a court must, on one party&#8217;s request, refer many civil actions for money damages to mediation. Listed exceptions apply.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Review and Drafting Before a Dispute Starts<\/h2>\n<p>Reviewing a contract before you sign is the cheapest point to prevent a dispute. Most fights trace back to gaps that were easy to fix at signing.<\/p>\n<p>Common gaps in vendor and customer agreements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undefined acceptance criteria, so no one knows when work counts as done<\/li>\n<li>Unclear termination rights and notice steps<\/li>\n<li>No late-fee or interest terms for overdue payments<\/li>\n<li>Missing limitation-of-liability language<\/li>\n<li>No dispute-resolution clause, or one that does not match how you want disputes handled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Electronic signatures count. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0668\/Sections\/0668.004.html\">Florida&#8217;s electronic signature statute<\/a>, an electronic signature has the same force and effect as a written signature.<\/p>\n<p>Owners who want ongoing review can use an outside general counsel arrangement. The scope and fees are set out in writing before work begins. Any stated fee or cost is disclosed in full, including filing and third-party fees.<\/p>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Serves Business Owners<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm focuses on business matters for owners and investors across Miami-Dade County and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Its business work includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnership disputes and member conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Vendor and contract disputes<\/li>\n<li>Employment issues for employers<\/li>\n<li>Business sales and succession<\/li>\n<li>Commercial lease matters and commercial eviction matters<\/li>\n<li>Investment property matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The outside general counsel services model lets one firm review the contract history, the deal, and the dispute together. That view matters when a vendor fight ties into a lease or a partner conflict. KEW Legal is responsible for the content of this page.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions Business Owners Ask Before Calling<\/h2>\n<p>Owners often ask whether a small dispute is worth a lawyer. They also ask whether they can stop paying. The answers depend on the contract and the amount at stake.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is a small amount worth a lawyer?<\/strong> Weigh the cost of resolving the dispute against the amount at stake and what the contract lets you recover.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I stop paying or stop working?<\/strong> That decision can affect your rights. Review the contract first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What should I gather?<\/strong> The signed agreement, amendments, purchase orders, invoices, delivery records, and all written messages with the other side.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will this go to court?<\/strong> Many disputes settle through negotiation or mediation. A lawsuit is possible. Matters outside the firm&#8217;s scope may be referred.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What does a consultation cost?<\/strong> The firm states its consultation terms before you commit. Contact KEW Legal for a consultation to ask about them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Want to know where you stand?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened and our team will walk you through the options available to you, at no cost.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Business Contract and Vendor Disputes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an oral agreement be enforced in Florida?<\/summary><p>Sometimes. Whether an oral deal is enforceable depends on the facts and on Florida law.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue over a contract?<\/summary><p>Deadlines differ for written contracts, so review yours promptly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a signed writing for goods over $500?<\/summary><p>The answer depends on the specific facts and documents involved. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Florida&#8217;s sale-of-goods rules<\/a>, a contract for goods priced at $500 or more is not enforceable unless there is a record signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. That rule covers goods, not service agreements.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an email chain create a binding deal?<\/summary><p>It can, depending on the facts. Between merchants, a written confirmation can satisfy the signed-writing rule against the party that received it, unless that party gives notice of objection within 10 days after receipt.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we add mediation or arbitration to future contracts?<\/summary><p>Yes. A written arbitration clause is generally enforceable under Florida law, so the drafting matters. The review step covers how the clause should read.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does KEW Legal handle matters in Broward County?<\/summary><p>KEW Legal serves Miami-Dade County and South Florida. Matters outside the firm&#8217;s scope may be referred to another lawyer or firm.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-at-a-desk-reviews-contracts-beside-law-books-and-a-l-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman at a desk reviews contracts beside law books and a laptop in an office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About Your Vendor Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a vendor has stopped delivering, a customer won&#8217;t pay, or a contract term is unclear and a deadline is close, the next step matters. Speak with a business contract and vendor dispute attorney at KEW Legal. Bring the agreement and the key dates. Schedule a consultation through the <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">KEW Legal contact page<\/a>, call 305-990-2300, or send a message on that same page.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Approaches Contract and Vendor Matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the Written Record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the signed agreement, purchase orders, invoices, emails and payment history, so the dispute is measured against what the parties actually documented.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We identify notice requirements, termination terms and payment obligations that may affect your options before you respond to a vendor or counterparty.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel Model<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KEW Legal acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors, handling contract questions as part of ongoing business matters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options Beyond Litigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, we discuss negotiation, demand letters, mediation and formal proceedings, and recommend the path that fits your business goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Key Step: Keep Your Records Together<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before speaking with the other side, gather every signed contract, amendment, email, text, invoice, delivery record and payment receipt related to the dispute. Avoid making written admissions or threats until the documents have been reviewed.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Business Contract and Vendor Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment and Invoice Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over amounts owed, unpaid invoices, change orders and whether services or goods met the agreed terms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late or Incomplete Performance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vendors who miss delivery dates, deliver non-conforming products or stop performing before the contract ends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Termination and Notice Clauses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about whether a contract was validly terminated, what notice was required and what obligations continue afterward.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral and Partially Written Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deals made by email, handshake or a mix of informal and written terms, where the parties now disagree about what was agreed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Discuss Your Contract or Vendor Dispute with KEW 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