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M&A6 min read

Indemnification Cap and Basket: What's Market?

Check an APA indemnification cap and basket against ABA 2025 and SRS 2026 benchmarks: medians, basket types, and tipping vs deductible examples.

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Primary-sourced benchmarks built from the original filing. See all of them on the benchmarks hub.

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FDD Item 7 Investment Benchmark

46 franchise FDDs, total investment $92,640 to $7,960,300

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APA Indemnity Risk Map

9 indemnification terms benchmarked to the 2025 ABA Private Target Study

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Commercial Lease Red Flags

91 ABA Model Lease clauses, each with red flag, landlord trap, and fix

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SBA Seller-Note Standby Rules

SBA SOP 50 10 8 seller-note treatment across every acquisition scenario

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Diligence Guide
Diligence guide
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Governing Law Clause and Why It Matters
The clause name people search for first.
Meaning
What it really does
The practical consequence, not law-firm wording.
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Most clause definitions only matter because of the leverage they create.
Clause GuidesApr 17, 20268 min read

What Is a Governing Law Clause and Why It Matters

The governing law clause determines which state's rules apply to your contract. Here is what it means, why it matters more than most people realize, and what to look for before you sign.

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Diligence Guide
Diligence guide
Term
Limitation of Liability Clause
The clause name people search for first.
Meaning
What it really does
The practical consequence, not law-firm wording.
Clause Guides8 min read

What Is a Limitation of Liability Clause?

A limitation of liability clause caps what you can recover if something goes wrong. Here is how these clauses work, when they are enforceable, and what to look for before you sign.

Guide
Diligence guide
Step 1
Know what matters
Focus on the handful of clauses that change the deal.
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See it in operator terms
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Clause Guides7 min read

Force Majeure Clause Explained

Force majeure clauses excuse performance when extraordinary events make it impossible. Here is what they cover, what they do not, and what to check before relying on one.

Employment
Diligence guide
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Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
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IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Clause Guides8 min read

Non-Compete Clause Enforceability by State: A National Guide

Non-compete enforceability varies dramatically by state. This guide covers the national landscape, key state examples, and what to check before signing any non-compete.

Diligence Guide
Diligence guide
Term
Material Breach of Contract
The clause name people search for first.
Meaning
What it really does
The practical consequence, not law-firm wording.
Clause Guides8 min read

What Is a Material Breach of Contract?

A material breach is the type of contract violation serious enough to let the other side stop performing and claim damages. Here is how courts define it, what it means in practice, and what to do if you are facing one.

Diligence Guide
Diligence guide
Term
Indemnification Clause
The clause name people search for first.
Meaning
What it really does
The practical consequence, not law-firm wording.
Clause Guides7 min read

What Is an Indemnification Clause?

Indemnification clauses shift liability between parties. Here is what they mean, what makes them risky, and what to look for before you sign one.