CONTRACTS

Contracts are a fundamental part of conducting business. They should clarify rather than confuse, and create a strong mutual understanding that helps prevent disputes. For growing companies, contracts often intersect with corporate governance, transaction planning, employment law, and intellectual property matters. Michaud Business Law (MBL) assists with drafting, reviewing, revising, negotiating, and finalizing virtually any type of business or commercial agreement, including:

Foundational Business Agreements

• Shareholder and operating agreements, buy-sells

• Partnership and joint venture agreements

• Founder agreements and internal business governance contracts

• Employment and independent contractor agreements

Commercial Contracts

• Service and sales agreements, and master agreements (MSAs)

• Vendor, supplier, franchising, and distribution agreements

• Purchase, supply, and manufacturing agreements

Intellectual Property (IP) Agreements

• Licensing and sales contracts, IP assignments

• Software as a Service (SaaS) and technology-related contracts

• Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements (NDAs)

• Collaboration, endorsement, and sponsorship agreements

• Content usage terms

Review, Revision, and Negotiation

In addition to drafting from the ground-up, MBL provides strategic contract review and negotiation services. We will work to analyze, identify, and revise liabilities and legal risks, ambiguous terms, and unfavorable provisions while offering clear recommendations to improve enforceability and advance your business objectives. We emphasize:​

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• Plain-language explanations of legal terms

• Risk mitigation and compliance considerations

• Building and maintaining strong business relationships