Kids in the Boardroom – How to Approach a Contract with a Minor

by Daniel Ross | Dec 28, 2017 | Business Formation & Development, Contract Law

There may come a time in the life of your business where you need to enter a contract with someone under the age of eighteen. In the eyes of the law, anyone under eighteen is deemed to be a “minor,” and special considerations arise that affect how you can (and whether...

Fortifying Your Customer Contracts

by Daniel Ross | Dec 28, 2017 | Contract Law

For business done on the final leg in the chain of commerce – that is, directly to the customer – the sales or service agreement needs to be especially well thought-out. Customers often lack knowledge of your industry and yet exercise the highest scrutiny of the goods...

The Signature No One Talks About – Notarization on Lease Agreements

by Daniel Ross | Dec 10, 2017 | Contract Law

If your business operates a brick-and-mortar store – a commercial storefront, a share-space, even a kiosk – your space is your livelihood. If your business is real estate leasing, your tenants are your bread and butter. In a congenial business relationship, all...

Vendor Warranties and the Art of Accountability

by Daniel Ross | Nov 20, 2017 | Contract Law

At its heart, a contract is nothing more than a series of promises. While agreements to perform and compensate are hallmarks of a contract, other lesser-acknowledged promises, known as representations and warranties, set standards for performance and allocate risk. In...