The dedication in my book on collateral warranties is to my mum “who taught me everything I know about tender loving care (but knew nothing about tiny little contracts)”. Here’s the story behind that book. Read the full edition here #GetYourTLC When I first started as a construction lawyer, my
I hate being told off – as a lawyer and avid rule-follower in my younger days, I used to follow every sign, rule and restriction, however nonsensical it might seem. Most of us struggle with constantly being told what not to do… and yet many contracts focus on what is wrong, rather than
Have you ever asked directions from a stranger, only to find that you forgot the very first item by the end of their explanation? Have you ever asked someone to give you a recipe, and then wish you’d written it down? Some things are better kept simple and broken into
Simplifying contracts is not simply a matter of taking each sentence and rewording it into plainer language. Our task is also to ensure all the contract documents fit together neatly. Read the full edition here The Loathsome Contract We were recommended to help a coffee business simplify their new agreement
Have you ever signed up for a holiday activity to find you’ve taken on responsibility you never expected? Or lied when ticking that you have read the terms and conditions for a wifi? Or failed to read the terms for the social media platforms or websites you use? You’d be
You know me… I love a good rant about contracts. Not just because they drain your time, energy and money, but largely because of the adverse impact on you of bad contracts. Read the full edition here Too Long and Complex A wide variety of global corporates are creating simpler contracts –
Last edition I asked you to define a party. What did you decide? If you’re a child it probably involves games, a slice of cake and a party bag. If you’re an adult it might involve drinks, music and nibbles. Neither party should involve any talk about work! Read the
As a client of mine, you should be using simple effective contracts or terms. But do my contracts live up to their promises? I need your views on whether you now have trust-enhancing, loveable contracts. Read the full edition here Trust-enhancing? Trust, according to the Speed of Trust by Stephen
It’s time to delve deep into the detail of a recent project which ended with former friends arguing in court. The debates were over TLC: whose terms applied, whether the consultant had limited her liability and if the goods complied with the contract. Read the full edition here Was It
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