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With most commercial contract terms, we have a lot of flexibility in drafting them. 

We can use plain language and focus on creating clear and precise ...

Here's How to Contract's quick take on tattletale clauses found in some NDAs and confidentiality provisions. These quick takes are from How to Contrac...

What the indemnification "defend" language means

Indemnification clauses identify whether the indemnifying party has the right and obligation to defe...

 Limitation of liability clauses are crucial in contract negotiations. They set the boundaries for financial responsibility if things go wrong. Whethe...

We interviewed Foster Sayers, VP of Legal Operations at Symplr, as part of the How I Contract interview series with experienced contract lawyers and p...

When drafting a force majeure clause, how you position examples within the provision can significantly impact the interpretation. Most force majeure c...

“How I Contract” is a series of interviews with lawyers and professionals sharing their tips and stories on contract drafting and negotiation. In this...

Why No Oral Amendment Provisions Matter

We include the no oral amendment provision for a few reasons.

One is to prevent unintended contract changes....

Key Considerations for Identifying the Licensor

Who is granting the license seems straightforward.

It can be, but sometimes it gets more complicated...

 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...

Key Differences Between NDAs and Confidentiality Clauses.

An NDA is not a confidentiality provision with some boilerplate tacked on

Yes, they have a...

Why Indemnities Should Be in One Contract Section

Some contracts litter indemnities throughout the document. They add indemnity obligations next to r...