New Year Legal Check Up for Agencies
It’s a good idea to annually review your agency’s contracts, policies, and documents. Discover what areas you may need to update from a legal perspective.
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Contracts
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Topic
- Resources
- Tips
- News
- Covid-19
- Contracts
- SOW
- Getting Paid
- Indemnification
- Trademarks
- Employees and Contractors
- Taxes
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Monitor
- State Compliance
- Noncompete
- Nonsolicit
- Negotiation
- Non-Disparagement
- Non-Disclosure
- Severance
- Scope Creep
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- Insurance
- Termination
- Stopping Work
- Referral Agreements
- Discovery
- Employment Agreements
- Matchstick
- Corporate Transparency Act
- Owner Agreements
- Shareholder Agreements
- Operating Agreements
- Accessibility
- Development
- Fractional General Counsel
Agency Tools for Encouraging Prompt Payment
Learn more about the pros and cons of using late fees, interest rates, and convenience fees to encourage prompt payments from your creative agency’s clients.
Use a Pricing Matrix to Negotiate Key Terms
New clients are often cool with proposals, but quickly sour when the contract comes. A pricing matrix puts you in the best position during negotiation.
How to Collect When Your Agency Hasn’t Been Paid (Short of a Lawsuit)
Unpaid invoices are an unfortunate part of life for agencies. Learn what step you can take to collect the money you’re owed before resorting to litigation.
The Way to Quicker and More Efficient Contract Negotiations
Client contract negotiations can be a long, arduous process for many creative agencies. Discover how to negotiate MSAs and SOWs more effectively.
Don’t be Afraid to Use the Pause Clause
When clients don’t pay or communicate, your agency needs to protect its time and resources. Review key elements of a creative agency work stoppage clause.
Strategies for Negotiating Contracts in a Weak Economy
A weak economy often means creative and digital agencies are paid less than what they’re owed. Explore ways to negotiate safer client service agreements.
Stopping Scope Creep in Your Agency to Preserve Project Profitability
It’s easier for agencies to prevent scope creep than it is to react to it. Learn where scope creep actually comes from and how to regain your profitably.
Can’t Tell if Your Contract Might Need an Update? Use this Non-Legal Checklist to Find Out.
Agency contracts with outdated formatting and language often point to greater business issues. Review this checklist you can apply to your own documents.
Increase Your Fees if Clients Seek Changes in Your Agency’s Contracts
Changes to your standard contract mean your creative agency needs to adjust its pricing accordingly. Learn how to get more value out of your contracts.
Good Writing in Contracts Matters for Agencies
You don’t need a legal dictionary to write enforceable contracts. Clear language can differentiate your agency and drive more value for you and your clients.
How to Leverage Legal to Boost Your Agency’s Profits
Creative agencies are always seeking to boost profitability. One overlooked strategy is to view legal as a tool to create value, not just an overhead cost.
