Recommended Elements for Every SOW
Your SOW is a key part of your contract. In many cases, it’s the first thing your client reads (and maybe the only thing). More than just explaining projec...
Insights & Resources
New Year Legal Check Up for Agencies
Here’s our list of items that every Agency should consider checking in on annually.
Matchstick Report Card
Sign up for our newsletter for a free Report Card analysis of your agreement and statement of work against over 50 criteria in nine different categories.
The Agency Guide to Web Accessibility
Website accessibility is a hot issue right now. What can an agency do to ensure it doesn’t get caught up in a claim regarding a website the agency helped build?
Matchstick Legal Formed
CreateLegal and Groundwork Legal formally merged to become Matchstick Legal, Inc., a leading law firm for creative business
Bad Contract Writing Can Be Bad for Business
Many creative professionals have contracts that are legally sufficient but are written with language that is at odds with their brand and way of doing business. These bloated contracts cost time, money, and client trust.
Your Contract is Not Your Contract Process
Next time you think you might have problems your contract, consider also whether you might have a breakdown in your contract process
Use Price Adjustments When Negotiating Contract Risks
This post is about putting yourself in the best position to have a meaningful conversation about the real cost of a client insisting on its form of agreement.
Key Considerations in Drafting Retainer Agreements
Retainers can be great for the studio or agency but they are prone to disputes. Longer terms lead to forgotten discussions, evolving needs, and unmet expectations.
The “AS-IS” Clause: What it Does and How To Use It
You have probably seen an AS IS clause in many of your creative services agreements, typically in boldor ALL CAPS. What are they for and how should you approach them?
In Praise of Simple Contracts
Nice post from Mark Anderson over at IP Draughts (UK): To make the terms [of standard contracts] suitable for a variety of factual situations, and to minim...
Negotiating Limitation of Liability Clauses
Whether you are a designer, developer, or other type of creative professional, keep this post handy next time you get stuck haggling over a limitation of liability clause.
