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May 11, 20221 min readStop using independent contractors without a written contract.Rita owns a graphic design agency and uses independent contractors to do some work for her clients. Some of them have been doing work for...
May 9, 20222 min read5 Common misconceptions about forming an LLCHere are 5 common misconceptions about forming an LLC (limited liability company): 1: When I register my LLC in State A, I can do...
May 2, 20221 min readContract Review vs. Drafting Is it better to have your lawyer prepare the contract or review the other party's contract? Many people think it would be easier and...
Apr 26, 20221 min readHandshakes are hard to enforceIn 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...
Apr 19, 20221 min readWhat if they want to change 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...
Apr 12, 20221 min readContract Monster ClausesThere are some contract terms that I always watch out for. One is automatic renewal. Rarely do companies remember to cancel the contract...
Apr 5, 20221 min readContract Tip: Attorney's Fees ClauseCarl’s company completes tenant build-outs for leased property. After finishing an office suite for a client, he billed his fee of...
Mar 29, 20222 min readHow To Sign a ContractJake owns a cleaning company, and he buys cleaning supplies from a large corporate supplier. The supplier sent a contract to cover an...
Mar 22, 20221 min readPurchase Order TrapMy client Dave has a big customer who places a weekly order with Dave by sending him a purchase order. Dave has been fulfilling these...