Sep 24, 2018
Contract Tip: What is Force Majeure?
Contract law is rife with terms of art which can be very confusing to the average business owner. In our previous articles, we have tried to shed some light on...
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Aug 19, 2018
Contract Tip: Top 6 Problems in Contracts
No one likes to pay a lawyer, but it’s always good practice for a small business owner or leader to hire an attorney to review contracts before signing them. Even...
Jul 21, 2018
The “Simple Contract”
If I earned a nickel every time someone asked me to provide a “simple contract,” I would be a rich man indeed. The problem is, when most people think of...
Dec 15, 2016
DirectTV Practices and Your Business
Have you seen the small businesses getting sued thanks to questionable DirectTV Practices? We have. Unfortunately, it is indicative of a far greater issue facing small businesses. Case Study It...
Oct 18, 2016
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Negotiating a Contract
Are you negotiating a contract? How can you get the best possible deal for your business today and in the long term? Negotiating a contract is not easy...
Aug 23, 2016
4 Red Flags in a Commercial Lease
Is your business lease doomed from the start? 4 Red Flags in a Commercial Lease- and how to avoid them.
May 25, 2016
Negotiating a Fair Franchise Agreement
Thinking of signing a franchise agreement? Read a lawyer's perspective on how to negotiate a favorable franchise agreement.
Mar 18, 2015
The Art of Contracts – Predicting the Future
As you might imagine, this firm writes and reviews a LOT of contracts. Oftentimes, I think this firm could make more money by charging a client for every time they...
Feb 2, 2015
What is Detrimental Reliance and Can an Oral Contract Become Enforceable?
Suppose you are propositioned by your neighbor to work on your lawn, and you say “Thank you, I’ll think about it,” and unbeknownst to you, your neighbor proceeds to work...
Jan 1, 2015
The Faux Contradiction of Contracts
Just the other day, I picked up my daughter from school. She announced to myself and my other daughter in the car at the time, that she “made friends with...
Jul 19, 2011
Tips for successfully joining a partnership
In a previous blog post, I talked about how Not Incorporating is Risky Business, which was directed at the sole proprietor and why they should consider incorporating their business. Suppose,...
Mar 20, 2011
Consistency: The key ingredient in any magic sauce
In my previous blog post, I talked about how Evergreen Clauses should be avoided in your contracts. In this article, I talk about another thing to avoid in your contracts:...