If I’m not misremembering, the George Bush v. Al Gore presidential election became all about the handing chad. When the people of Florida voted, they did so using punch cards. … Continue reading “Contract Terms 3: Avoid Hanging Chads”

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 … Continue reading “Contract Terms 2: The Recitals”

The Right Entity One of the basic elements of a contract is to know who you’re dealing with. (No, Who’s on first). If you are representing an LLC or Corporation, … Continue reading “Contract Terms 1: The Parties”

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 … Continue reading “Your Contract Has Problems. They all do.”

So there you are, looking at a contract you found on the internet. You’re thinking about using it for your business. It looks pretty good to you. But you also … Continue reading “How much will it cost to have your attorney look over your contract? Plus, one tip for getting a good deal”

A contract typically consists of the fairly standard parts. Each part may be different depending on what the contract is for, but most of the time these standard terms are … Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Contract”