Limitation of liability clauses cap damages—sometimes to nothing. Learn how they work, why they’re risky, and how lease clauses should include “the rents derived therefrom.”
Confidentiality clauses seem harmless, but overbroad terms can block marketing, negotiations, or even defenses in court. Learn how to protect your business.
Merger clauses claim to be the “entire agreement,” but courts often look beyond them. Learn when outside evidence still comes in—and how to protect your business.
Under the American Rule, each side pays their own attorney fees. Learn why adding an attorney fee clause to your contracts is the best way to protect yourself.
Escalation clauses raise rent or payments automatically—sometimes without limits. Learn how they work, why they’re dangerous, and how to protect your business.
Some contracts auto-terminate even without a breach. Learn the most common hidden triggers—change of control, insurance lapse, MAC—and how to protect your business.
One-sided indemnity clauses can force you to pay for problems you didn’t cause. Learn from a real case where a business owner paid $190K out of pocket—and how to protect yourself.
Jurisdiction clauses can force you into court in another state. Learn how they work, when they can be challenged, and how to protect your business in contracts.
Think your contract is protected? Think again. Learn how verbal promises and follow-up emails can expand your obligations—unless you’ve locked them out.