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Best Negotiation Tip

When it comes to contract negotiations, preparation is everything. It goes beyond understanding your client's goals and alternatives –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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