What to check before you sign a commercial contract
Most contract disputes begin with a clause nobody read closely. A short, deliberate review before signing costs far less than the argument that follows.
Why an arbitration clause deserves more than a copied paragraph
The clause is often the last thing drafted and the first thing argued over. A few details decide whether arbitration works as intended.
Questions to settle before a joint venture begins
Partners usually agree on the opportunity and postpone the hard conversations. Those conversations are cheaper at the start than in the middle of a disagreement.
Records that help a business when a dispute arises
Disputes are decided on what can be shown. A few habits in ordinary times make the difference when a disagreement turns formal.
A practical starting point for handling customers’ personal data
Good data handling starts with knowing what you hold and why. A few ordinary questions get a business most of the way.
Clear written terms: the simplest protection in an employment relationship
Most workplace disagreements are about what was understood, not what was written. Plain terms agreed at the start prevent many of them.