- Nov 16
- 1 min
Handshakes Make Terrible Contracts
In my last post I told you about Chris who hired Beth, a graphic artist, to paint his company logo on some trucks. Well, because the cost...
- Nov 14
- 1 min
What to Do when Someone Asks for Changes to your Contract
Chris owns a company that rents equipment on a short-term basis. He recently bought some front-loaders that need his company logo printed...
- Nov 7
- 1 min
Why not Form your Company in Delaware?
Joe is starting a web-based business and plans to have clients in many states. He’s heard that Delaware is THE BEST place to form a...
- Nov 2
- 1 min
My Practical Approach as a Lawyer
I’m a realist. When I come across onerous clauses in a contract, I can't help but think: Is this actually practical in real life? As a...
- Oct 27
- 1 min
Picking a Name for your LLC
A new client, excited to launch her LLC, called me recently. She had her heart set on a business name. She told me that a Google search...
- Oct 25
- 1 min
The Invaluable Attorneys' Fees Clause
Carl’s company completes tenant build-outs for leased property. After finishing an office suite for a client, he billed his fee of...
- Oct 19
- 2 min
How to Sign a Contract the Right Way
Jake owns a cleaning company, and he buys cleaning supplies from a large corporate supplier. The supplier sent a contract to cover an...
- Oct 17
- 1 min
Purchase orders ARE contracts.
Purchase orders can be a trap for the unwary. My client "Dave" has a big customer who places a weekly order with Dave by sending him a...
- Oct 12
- 1 min
Contracts for Long-Term Projects
Home improvement projects are completed in stages, and smart homeowners negotiate payment milestones based on completion of the work. I...