

Tips on Bidding on Public Contracts
Introduction Public bidding projects (often called “procurements”) have billions of dollars for the taking by entrepreneurial contractors...


Does My Contract Protect Me II
Introduction In the last article we discussed how indemnification clauses in contracts seek to protect one party from damages caused by...


Does My Contract Protect Me?
Introduction Properly drafting contracts can help avoid misunderstandings, ensure prompt payments and cover your losses if something...


5 Differences Representing Small and Large Clients
Introduction I decided to write this piece because the last few years have taught me quite a lot about representing the “common”...


Boilerplate Lingo in Contracts
Introduction Previous articles of mine dealt with “must-have” provisions in contracts. However, ever wonder what some of the boring...


Non Profits: The Three Duties
Some general basics to keeping your nonprofit legally squeaky clean! Disclaimer: The following information does NOT constitute legal...


What Do I Need *In* My Contract?
So, you decided to use more than a handshake but what language do you actually use? Disclaimer: The following information does NOT...


Warranties Revisited
Ever wonder what different types of warranties mean? What's covered and what's not? Whether you even are entitled to a warranty? Let's...


How Long Does It Take to Register a Trademark?
As I threatened to do a longtime ago, I am trying out simplified articles that are quicker to read and less dense than some of my regular...


How to Negotiate a Licensing Deal
Negotiating is a bit like dancing. You need to know some basic steps, find your rhythm and establish a rapport with your partner. Let's...














