contracts
Coverage of contracts in the Nexus archive.
- Ask HN: Is there a bad employers (who have a records of not paying) list?
The article discusses a user's experience with employers who delayed payments on contracts and their inquiry about a public list to identify such employers. The user seeks a resource to track employers with a history of non-payment.
- As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?
A legal database affiliated with Peking University has launched a large language model tool capable of retrieving statutes and generating contracts, raising concerns about its potential to fabricate precedents. AI-powered legal tools can produce documents quickly but face scrutiny over accuracy without rigorous oversight.
- Mamdani’s DOE accused of ‘stonewalling’ over hundreds of contracts worth massive $12B
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Education is accused of stonewalling the City Council's audit of hundreds of agency contracts worth $12 billion.
- People in the US: tell us about your difficult consumer experiences
The Guardian is seeking US consumers to share frustrating experiences with companies, such as difficulties obtaining refunds, poor customer service, or unfulfilled contracts. Polls indicate rising consumer anger, and the outlet requests specific details like dates and monetary amounts to better understand these issues.
- Dozens of pre-sale purchasers in troubled B.C. Lower Mainland condo tower claim contracts invalid
Dozens of pre-sale purchasers in a troubled condo tower in British Columbia's Lower Mainland are claiming their contracts are invalid, raising legal and financial concerns. The dispute highlights potential issues with the development's management or compliance.
- C++26: Reflection, Memory Safety, Contracts, and a New Async Model
C++26 introduces key features including reflection, enhanced memory safety, formal contracts, and a new asynchronous programming model. These updates aim to modernize the language, improve developer productivity, and address long-standing challenges in systems programming.