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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- Covid-19
- Contracts
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- Indemnification
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- Employees and Contractors
- Taxes
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Monitor
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- Noncompete
- Nonsolicit
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- Non-Disparagement
- Non-Disclosure
- Severance
- Scope Creep
- 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
What’s the Right Fee Structure and Billing Model for Your Agency?
The same fee structure won’t work for every engagement. Learn more about various billing models to determine if you’re capturing as much value as possible.
How to Write Payment Triggers into Digital Agency Contracts
Getting your digital agency paid is a lot easier when your MSA or SOW spells out the payment triggers. Consider these tips when drafting your next contact.
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...
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.
Getting the Most Out of Your Lawyer
Context matters. Good advice in one situation can be plainly unhelpful in another. This also applies to getting legal review of your services agreement. Here’s how to get more out your lawyer.
