I bring glad tidings: This fall I’ll be doing my “Contract Drafting—Language and Layout” seminar in the following cities: September 26, Washington, D.C. October 17, …
In this post I discussed language to use when incorporating into a contract terms stated in an ancillary document—including a web page—that isn’t attached to …
I’m contemplating writing an article or blog post about law firms using “practice support lawyers” (also referred to as “staff attorneys”) to draft contracts. If …
In the past few months I’ve been introduced to some impressive information-technology tools. (Click here, here, here, and here to see the related posts.) My …
Let’s tour the universe of alternative defined terms. Alternative Defined Terms for Party Names In MSCD 2.40 I note that drafters sometimes give alternative defined …
Don’t use Etc. in section headings, as in “Effect of Merger, Consolidation, Etc.” It conveys the impression that the drafter couldn’t be bothered to come …
The “Contract Drafting—Language and Layout” summer tour continues! Next up is Jones Beach New York on Wednesday, July 18th, Seattle on Wednesday, July 25th, and …
It’s commonplace to refer in a contract to effectiveness of something or other—a merger, perhaps, or a registration statement. That’s unobjectionable. But I’m dubious about …
I subscribe to the RSS feed of Mondaq.com, a repository of law-firm white papers, newsletters, whatever you want to call them. Occasionally something will show …
In addition to Ken’s posts from February 2013, this blog contains Ken’s posts from The Koncise Drafter (from December 2010 to February 2013) and from the AdamsDrafting blog (from May 2006 to December 2010).
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