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Odd. I read the checklist, and it's not at all what I would have expected (or recommended), which is: 1) Have your lawyer read the contract, carefully 2) Liste
by michael_dorfman 15y ago
Odd. I read the checklist, and it's not at all what I would have expected (or recommended), which is:
1) Have your lawyer read the contract, carefully
2) Listen to what he says
I don't know about you, but I sure as hell want to do more than spot-check for "contract provisions that could cause real problems for your business."
- dctoedt 15y agoThanks for the feedback, michael_dorfman. From my narrow professional viewpoint, it'd be lovely if no one ever signed a contract without consulting an experienced lawyer who had expertise in the specific field :-) The reality is otherwise (and that's not necessarily a bad thing). I wrote the book in part because many, many people sign contracts: - without consulting a lawyer at all (not every contract needs legal review); and/or - in consultation with a lawyer who doesn't have quite the level of experience and tacit knowledge that might be desired. The book isn't intended as a substitute for a detailed legal review. It's more akin to a checklist that reminds a doctor to do the obvious, basic stuff like washing your hands before examining a patient.