Indemnity provisions can be complex. For every two-sentence indemnity, there’s an indemnity section filling up a page and a half (and hilariously, the long indemnity may only be four sentences). Indemnities are one of the most quintessential “legal” provisions you’ll come across. So, in what could be a multi-part series, let’s try to simplify indemnities…
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Does New York’s automatic renewal law apply to SaaS subscriptions?
New York’s General Obligations Law 5-903 has been in place for a long time. Does it apply to SaaS subscriptions?
Contracting In Uncertain Times
To say the least, it is difficult to predict what tomorrow will bring. From a pandemic to social unrest, what once was “normal” is not only out the window, but in the opposing lane zipping by. Businesses who are lucky enough to remain in operation may be troubled by the uncertainty that lies ahead. How…
Top 10: Working with Legal at the End of Quarter
Top 10 tips for working with your legal department when trying to close out a quarter.
Your Contract Is A Hidden Sales Asset
If you own or run a business, or sell services or products yet to be delivered, then you are very familiar with the stress of closing deals. You’ve called, emailed, pitched, and presented for weeks. You’ve got the client revved up and excited about the future, and you’d give anything to just book the deal…
3 Essential Questions to Answer Before Signing an NDA
Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are ubiquitous in Silicon Valley. They appear (or in many cases should appear) at the beginning of most commercial transactions. Yet, these important contracts are often signed without thoughtful review of terms or the context of the relationship. Here are three questions that you should ask prior to signing an NDA.