Planning for PPP Forgiveness
Once you have a PPP loan, your focus turns to forgiveness. We don’t have official guidance yet, but are expecting regulations soon. When we see that guidance, we’ll update this post. Until then, here is what we think.
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Covid-19 Agency Survival Guide
Summary of key developments and tips for agencies in the time of Covid-19. Updates on new legislation beneficial to agencies, recommendations for contract issues, how to get paid, navigating employment matters, and more. Will keep updated.
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...
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.
