Most contracts (if not virtually all) contain recitals. They will sometimes be called “recitals” or “background” or, if the attorney is old-school, use the phrase “Whereas…” a lot. When I first started studying contract law, I thought these recitals were included by convention–just something attorneys do (like use the word “whereas”). Maybe that’s what you … Continue reading “Contract Terms 2: The Recitals”

A contract is not going to prevent all disputes. It will definitely prevent some, but certainly not all. I would guess that about 90% of the lawsuits my firm handles involve a contract. And, frankly speaking, many of the cases are good cases with fair arguments on both sides of the issues. So does this … Continue reading “Your Contract Has Problems. They all do.”

You’re an entrepreneur for a few reasons: You want to make money, you want to make a difference, or want to control your own destiny. The main reason, though, is because you just feel a drive to do it and that drive consumes you. You are, as Michael O’Neal from The Solopreneur Hour would say, … Continue reading “The 5 People Every Business Owner Should Know”