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Morals Clauses in Contracts: What are They and What to Look for When Negotiating
October 14, 2020

Today’s competitive marketplace requires businesses to build and maintain a positive reputation and image. But, with the advent of social media, companies are forced under a magnifying glass of worldwide proportions. A company’s brand and…

A Few Thoughts on Small Business Contracts
September 11, 2020

Small business owners negotiate on a daily—if not hourly—basis concerning a wide variety of matters.  Most of these negotiations take place quickly and informally, but some business transactions and relationships are important enough to…

Contract Drafting Tip
February 03, 2020

When drafting business contracts, try to avoid using “and/or” at all costs. There are at least six different ways of construing a contract clause featuring “and/or,” so you are not doing yourself (or a judge trying to interpret your…

The Importance of Responsible Contract Drafting and Review for the Small Business Owner
June 25, 2019

Business attorneys often hear some version of the following confession from their clients, “Oh I just used a contract template that I found online.” Statements like this evoke mixed emotions because (i) there is no such thing as “one size…