Jason Lee, Esq. discusses the top three reasons to adopt document automation technologies.
Category: Contracts
How to Negotiate a Contract as a Freelancer
In this article, I discuss how to negotiate a contract as a freelancer.
The Essential Elements of an Engagement Letter
In this article, I discuss what essential elements you should look for in an engagement letter.
The Operating Agreement: Basic Provisions
Starting a business with partners can be fun, but complicated. Many entrepreneurs even recruit their family and friends as co-founders to get things off the ground. They tend to believe mob boss Michael Corleone’s assertion that “It’s not personal, it’s strictly business”. I disagree. Business can become deeply personal, especially when there are disputes or close […]
Non-Compete Agreement Basics for Small Business Owners
Non-compete agreements (or Non-competition agreements) are used in contracts to prevent one party from directly competing with another party in the same industry or profession. You’ll typically see them in employment agreements to prevent employees from using a company resources or information to benefit competitors. Or worse, to harm their employer. Yikes. This past July, […]
How to Hire an Independent Contractor
Small business owners tend to be a jack of all trades. Money is tight after all, so why spend on the extra help when you can do it yourself? The answer is that time is your most precious commodity. You only have 24 hours in a day and that time should be spent working on […]
Top Four Reasons To Send an NDA
When contracting with others, you may need to disclose valuable commercial information to achieve the best results. To do this more efficiently and safely, you should consider sending a Non-Disclosure Agreement (or “NDA”) to the other party. An NDA is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that ensures certain information will remain […]
Get a Lawyer
Are partners or team members in a startup really equals? When you start your business, you are filled with enthusiasm and excitement about the possibilities that the future holds. You’ve even managed to inspire others to follow you on your journey into the abyss. Maybe you disregarded my advice not to involve family and friends. […]