A dependent clause cannot stand alone, though they often contain both a subject and a verb. Where independent clauses express complete thoughts, dependent clauses do not, and left on their own, ...

With so much now riding on student test results, states are introducing stiff penalties and other provisions into assessment contracts to provide an incentive for publishers to deliver results on time ...

An independent clause is basically a complete sentence; it can stand on its own and make sense. An independent clause consists of a subject (e.g. “the dog”) and a verb (e.g. “barked”) creating a ...

Thomas E. L. Dewey of Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky. Courtesy photo Settlement agreements, like most contracts, often include merger clauses stating that the contract is the complete expression of the ...

The government has introduced a new clause to the Digital Economy Bill that could lead to ISPs having to block websites that help people unlawfully share copyrighted material. Clause 18, published in ...

June 5 (Reuters) - Commercial property investors are writing clauses into contracts giving buyers the right to walk away from real estate deals if Britain votes to leave the European Union this month, ...