Careful Drafting to Limit Liability

Careful Drafting to Limit Liability

In the world of commercial contracts, uncertainty benefits no one. Ok, maybe it benefits commercial litigators by giving them plenty of ambiguity to fight over. But everyone else is better off knowing what to expect, even if it isn’t their preferred outcome.Many...
Managing Third-Party Contract Risk

Managing Third-Party Contract Risk

Who will pay if this deal goes sideways? The answer isn’t just in your contract. It’s also about the reality that will play out in the event someone else is harmed as a result of the products or services that are changing hands. For practical tips, check out Rebecca...
Give that arbitration clause a second look…

Give that arbitration clause a second look…

Mandatory arbitration provisions fall within the “big hairy problem” category of boilerplate contract clauses. Not because they are particularly complex; though they can be. But because the calculus involved in deciding whether and when to require arbitration of...
Clarian Launch Party!

Clarian Launch Party!

Friends and colleagues in the Washington, DC area celebrated the official launch of Clarian Counsel with an evening of wine, cheese, and chocolate in Logan Circle. It was great fun re-connecting and making new friends. And those who stayed for a few (more) glasses of...