The Missing Signature Problem

A small business service provider lands a big opportunity—a carefully negotiated master services agreement (MSA) with a new client. Excitement is high, work begins, and the relationship starts strong. But over time, friction builds. A dispute arise… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts

Empathy

Last week, I was having dinner at a local restaurant. At a nearby table, a couple was struggling to calm their restless toddler while placing their order. The child was on the verge of a meltdown, and the parents looked frazzled, juggling menus and c… Read More
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Simple Strategies for Successful Negotiations

Negotiations are an integral part of doing business. I once joined a Teams call with a client to discuss the terms of a complex agreement with a potential customer. Our small group of two was outnumbered by a team of ten (!!!!), each representing per… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts

The Bigger Picture: Why Contracts Must Be Read as a Whole

One of my favorite books, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, delivers unforgettable storytelling and profound insights into human nature. A line that resonates deeply with me is: “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” This s… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts

Negotiating for Success

A client of mine was recently on the verge of acquiring a small business that perfectly fit its growth strategy. The acquisition was supposed to be straightforward—until the seller’s lawyer, let’s call him Mr. Fine Print, began dissecting every… Read More
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The Puzzle of Contracts

There are a few things that truly help me to unwind from the demands of lawyering: the beach, a good book, exercise, and surprisingly…jigsaw puzzles. There is something incredibly calming about sitting down with hundreds of pieces, focusing on each… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts

Choose Your Own Adventure Contracts

I have always been an avid reader. As a business attorney, reading is a big part of my day—contracts, articles, blogs, letters, business books, statutes, and more. But when the workday ends, I still love to curl up with my Kindle and read for fun (… Read More
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Template Agreements: The Starting Point, Not the Finish Line

In the fast-paced world of small business, efficiency is everything – but when it comes to legal agreements, are you making the most of your templates? Legal agreements should reflect these priorities while safeguarding the interests of the busines… Read More
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Overcoming Obstacles

On January 1st, I set a goal to run at least 1 mile every day for a month to better manage stress and enhance my overall health. What began as a short-term resolution has evolved into a 78-day, 160+ mile journey, filled with unexpected hurdles. My ru… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts

Avoiding Effective Date Confusion

Imagine that… Three years from now you want to terminate a contract for your business. The termination clause is clear — written notice must be given to the other party at least 30 days before the third anniversary of the Effective Date. You… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts