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Graphic for Angela K. Lawrie, Sr. Counsel at RxBenefits, discusses her approach to contract drafting and negotiation in a How I Contract interview.

How I Contract: Insights from With Angela K. Lawrie, Sr. Counsel at RxBenefits

We interviewed Angela K. Lawrie, Senior Counsel at RxBenefits as part of the How I Contract interview series designed to offer various perspectives...

Poll: Should your compliance with law provision be set up as a covenant, warranty, or both? contract data

After posting this contract tip on drafting compliance with law provisions, I conducted this LinkedIn poll. It was fascinating to see how much diverge...

Graphic for Smrithi Mohan, General Counsel at Awesome (SmugMug and Flickr), discusses her contract strategies and lessons in a How I Contract interview.

How I Contract: Insights from Smrithi Mohan, General Counsel SmugMug and Flickr

We interviewed Smrithi Mohan, the General Counsel at SmugMug and Flickr. Smrithi was previously the Head of Global Innovation and Intellectual Prop...

This cartoon is with a contract tip about liability limitation clauses in commercial contracts. In it, a woman says we don't care about mathy things. We launch our astronauts in one direction. It highlights how negotiating limit of liability clauses can be tricky.

Drafting Strategies for Limitation of Liability Provisions

Key Considerations Before Drafting a Limitation of Liability Clause

There are fundamental concepts for approaching the limit of liability provisions....

Elena Kohn, in-house counsel at AdventHealth, discussing real-world strategies in contract drafting and negotiation.

How I Contract: An Interview With Elena Kohn, Associate Divisional Chief Legal Officer at AdventHealth

We talked to Elena Kohn, Associate Divisional Chief Legal Officer at AdventHealth,ss part of our How I Contract interview series. We talk to lawyers a...

Laura Frederick giving advice on what provisions she avoids in her NDAs

Top 5 Provisions to Avoid in Your NDAs [12:53 minute video] laura's contract advice

Video of Laura Frederick talking about important NDA provisions

Top 5 Provisions to Include in Your NDAs [12:24 minute video + free checklist] laura's advice

Click here to download the checklist "Top 5 Provisions to Include in NDAs" for free.

Laura Frederick speaking in a video about why non-disclosure agreements matter

Why NDAs Matter in the Real World [18:14 minute video] laura's advice

Graphic for Natalya Northrip's How I Contract interview discussing privacy contracts, data protection, contract remediation, and compliance strategies.

How I Contract: Natalya Northrip on Privacy Terms and Data Privacy Agreements

This interview is part of our How I Contract interview series. We talk to lawyers and professionals about how they approach balancing legal risk wi...

This cartoon goes with the contract tip on customers' arguments for limitation of liability provisions. It has a baby at a conference table. The man says that they won't agree to unlimited liability if the baby loses his pacifier on the job.

Negotiating Limitation of Liability Clauses: Customer Arguments

Why customers want to limit liability in their purchasing contracts

Customers frequently use some arguments when negotiating limits of liability.

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Deciding How to Structure You IP License's Sublicenses intellectual property

Understanding Sublicenses in IP Licensing Agreements

Owners of intellectual property (IP) may permit third parties to use the owner's IP. In the simp...

Graphic for Jonathan Fennell's How I Contract interview discussing contract challenges, negotiation tactics, contract management, and relationship-building.

How I Contract: Jonathan Fennell, General Counsel at MD Alliance

This interview is part of our How I Contract interview series. We talk to lawyers and professionals about how they approach balancing legal risk with ...