Jul 26, 20222 min readContract Mistake: Not Reading the Contract Before SigningDefinitely avoid this contract mistake. Never sign a contract that you have not read or don’t understand. Sometimes contracts are...
Jul 21, 20221 min readContract Mistake: Doing Business on a HandshakeHere’s another contract mistake to avoid: Never agree to do a deal on a handshake. A verbal contract is the worst kind of contract there...
Jul 19, 20221 min readContract Mistake: No Early Termination RightsHere's a common contract mistakes to avoid: When you sign a service contract, never agree to keep paying fees no matter what happens,...
Jul 14, 20222 min readContract Mistakes: Do You Feel Lucky?My client Michael is a successful and very confident businessman. Usually. A few months ago, he called me about a breach of contract...
Jul 12, 20222 min readWhat Would ACME's Lawyer Do?The ACME Products corporation opened in 1949 and grew quickly into a conglomerate that produces nearly every kind of product imaginable....
Jul 7, 20221 min readWould you Ride a Motorcycle Without a Helmet?Many states don’t require companies to have an operating agreement. Many states also don’t require motorcyclists to wear helmets, but...
Jul 5, 20221 min readThe Power of a Dispute Resolution ClauseContract disputes don't always end up in court. But even if they don't, they are more expensive and take longer to resolve than they...
Jun 28, 20221 min readNegotiate flexibility into your contractsDavid’s marketing firm was a year into a long-term office lease when he felt like breaking the lease was his only option. The problem was...
Jun 21, 20221 min readNegotiations Tip: Dealing with Emotions (yours)In my last post, I talked about negotiating a deal with someone who gets emotional. But what about when emotions get to you? We’re all...
Jun 14, 20221 min readNegotiations Tip: Dealing with Emotions (theirs)Occasionally, during business negotiations, the other party will have an emotional outburst. It could be an intentional ploy, but usually...