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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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Freelance
Diligence guide
Check
Payment terms
Milestones, approval language, and when cash actually arrives.
Check
IP ownership
Whether side projects or pre-existing work get swept in.
Check
Scope changes
How much extra work you can be forced to do for free.
Goal
Protect your upside
Keep the contract from getting paid first and fair second.
GuidesApr 9, 20268 min read

What a Fair NDA Looks Like

A fair NDA protects real confidential information without quietly restricting future work, grabbing ownership, or imposing obligations that never end.

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Guide
Diligence guide
Step 1
Know what matters
Focus on the handful of clauses that change the deal.
Step 2
See it in operator terms
Translate the legal language into a real decision.
Guides12 min read

What AI Contract Review Can Catch, and What It Cannot

AI contract review can catch the clauses most people miss before they sign, including non-competes, IP assignment, auto-renewals, and vague payment terms. Here is where it is especially strong.

Guide
Diligence guide
Step 1
Know what matters
Focus on the handful of clauses that change the deal.
Step 2
See it in operator terms
Translate the legal language into a real decision.
Legal Guides8 min read

What AI Misses in High-Stakes Contracts

High-stakes contracts need more than a routine review, but AI still plays a valuable role by surfacing pressure points fast. Here is what changes.

Guide
Diligence guide
Step 1
Know what matters
Focus on the handful of clauses that change the deal.
Step 2
See it in operator terms
Translate the legal language into a real decision.
Legal Guides8 min read

What Makes a Contract Enforceable?

A contract is usually enforceable when there is a real agreement, legal capacity, valid consideration, lawful subject matter, and terms clear enough to act on.

Guide
Diligence guide
Step 1
Know what matters
Focus on the handful of clauses that change the deal.
Step 2
See it in operator terms
Translate the legal language into a real decision.
Legal GuidesMar 31, 202623 min read

BPC 16600 and 16601 for California Business Buyers

Buying a California business? BPC 16600 voids employee non-competes, but 16601 can allow seller restraints tied to goodwill. What buyers check.

Red flags
Hidden risk review
Flagged clause
Buried penalty
The expensive part is usually hidden in one sentence.
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Quotes the exact line
So you can see the language, not just a summary.
Red FlagsMar 31, 202612 min read

8 Vendor Contract Red Flags That Cost You After Signing

The 8 clauses that let a vendor raise prices, auto-renew, and trap you, and how to spot them. Upload your contract for a free 1-10 risk read before you sign.

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.
Legal GuidesMar 31, 20269 min read

What Happens If You Break a Non-Compete?

Breaking a non-compete can mean a lawsuit, an injunction, or nothing at all depending on the state and how the clause is written. Here's what actually happens.

Diligence Guide
Diligence guide
Term
Force Majeure Clause
The clause name people search for first.
Meaning
What it really does
The practical consequence, not law-firm wording.
Legal GuidesMar 31, 20269 min read

What Is a Force Majeure Clause? Clear Guide

Force majeure excuses contract obligations when something extraordinary happens. What it covers, when it applies, and how courts interpret it.

Diligence Guide
Diligence guide
Term
IP Assignment Clause
The clause name people search for first.
Meaning
What it really does
The practical consequence, not law-firm wording.
Legal GuidesMar 31, 20269 min read

What Is an IP Assignment Clause?

An IP assignment clause transfers ownership of your work to the company. What it covers, the dangerous variations, and how to protect yourself.