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...
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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:...
Mar 8, 2011
Contract Tip: Avoid Evergreen Clauses
If you’re interested in Evergreen Clauses, you should consider L4SB’s flat-rate contract review. Only $20/page (minimum 5 pages). In my previous blog post, Not incorporating is risky business, I suggested...
Feb 7, 2011
Flat Rate Contract Review: $20/page
An aggressive rate, an aggressive offering Attorneys are loath to quote fixed-fee or flat-fee pricing for good reason: Everyone’s needs are different, and it’s very difficult to cast a broad...