Our presentation was selected again for WordCamp Kansas City! Join us to learn the Five Legal Issues Every Freelancer Should Understand. You can buy tickets and learn about WordCamp on their website. The presentation: If you are running a freelance business in Kansas City (or even just moonlighting), you should consider how the law impacts what [...]
“Everything is negotiable.” Ok, well not everything, but many things are. Here are nine tips to help you negotiate your next contract. To begin, you should note that if a contract contains errors, or simply doesn’t meet your expectations, you should raise your concerns and negotiate new or modified terms that are mutually acceptable. [...]
Many entrepreneurs struggle when it comes to reviewing contracts. Here's a two step process to make it a little easier for you. At the outset, you should look at things from a high level. Then, dive deep into the nitty gritty. >>> Looking for contract templates? Check out our Contract Shop. 1. High Level [...]
Ownership of intellectual property is a critical issue in many contract negotiations. Learn the basics about what entrepreneurs should know in this post. Intellectual property is often the most valuable asset of many companies, especially startups. That's why it is important to clearly address ownership of intellectual property in your contracts with third parties. [...]
There are those that use Oxford commas, and those that don't. Those that don't are wrong. Sorry, but we're not sorry. Here's why. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit issued a ruling this week that proves why Oxford commas are important. The facts are pretty simple. A dairy company in Maine refused to [...]
When working with a client or a contractor, it is often best to use the MSA/SOW contract format. In this post we'll explain why and how to do it. Many Kansas City startups, freelancers, and small business use MSAs and SOWs because they are really efficient. Below is a recap on (1) what they [...]
If you operate a website, you should consider enacting a DMCA policy to limit your exposure to copyright infringement claims. In this post, we'll explain your risk and how you can protect your startup or small business. (You might also want to check out our two part series on terms of use and privacy policies - here [...]
The legal policies that accompany your startup's website or mobile app are important. Last week we explained why you might need them, this week we'll explain what goes in them. Terms of Use As we explained last week, your Terms of Use are legal terms that your users accept and agree to when they [...]
When you launch a website or app you are probably not thinking about legal issues, but you should. Depending on what your website or app does, you may need legal terms to protect you. In this post you'll learn the basics of Terms of Use and Privacy Policies and why you might need them. In [...]
There are a lot of poorly drafted NDAs out there. You should avoid them like the plague and make sure you always use a well-drafted NDA. From a practical standpoint you won't sign an NDA every time you talk to someone. But when one party is sharing their secret sauce, the information that really makes their company [...]