Contracts2021-12-09T16:24:38-05:00

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Contracts and Employment Agreements

THE LIST OF THE CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS OUR CONTRACT LAWYERS WORK WITH

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Bylaws are the governing document of a corporation. Bylaws outline the rules of the company, officer roles, and the responsibilities of shareholders.

A Cease and Desist order is a notice sent to a party to stop alleged illegal activity that is infringing on your rights. Cease and Desists are typically sent as a precursor to taking legal action.

A Convertible Note is debt from a company that will convert to equity. Businesses often issue convertible notes to investors, when investors contribute funding and receive equity in a company as a result.

Corporate Minutes are the official records of managers and officers. Minutes define the specific topics and actions discussed in formal meetings. For many states, this is a requirement of corporations.

A Demand Letter is a letter sent requesting payment or restitution  before taking legal action. Demand Letters are typically sent seeking money owed, to resolve the matter before going to the court system.

An Indemnity Agreement is a contract between tow parties where one parties agrees to pay for losses or damages caused by the other party.

A Non-Disclosure Agreement, or NDA, is a contract between parties to restrict the sharing of certain information. NDAs can apply to all parties or a singular party. This does not cover illegal activities.
An Operating Agreement is the document structuring an LLC. It dictates an LLCs’ rules, regulations, and provisions. Without an operating agreement, an LLC can lose its liability protection.
A privacy policy is a document expressly listing how a site user’s data will be collected and used. Having a privacy policy is required by several states but not on a federal level. The European Union has strict laws on user’s privacy and consent.

A Promissory Note is an agreement that one party owes the the other party an agreed upon amount on a certain date or on demand.

A SAFE agreement, also known as a Simple Agreement for Future Equity, is the agreement of investment in exchange for equity in the company at a later date, often after a more accurate valuation of the company.

Terms sheets are basic outlines of the details of an investment. A terms sheet i not legally binding but serves as the foundation for other legal documents.

Terms and Conditions are the set of rules that are agreed to by a service provider and user. The user must abide by these rules in order to use the service. Every website should have terms and conditions.

A Sales Contract is an agreement between two parties where one party provides a service, product, or good in exchange for payment between the other party.

Employment Agreements

An Employee Handbook is the guide to a business’ policies, procedures, and expectations for employees. Handbooks area great way to outline everything an employee should know during their employment.

As the name implies, an Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy dictates the company’s stance on alcohol and drug abuse. This policy can also include pre-employment drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug testing, and post-accident drug testing.

An Anti-Violence Policy states the company’s policy on violent or hostile behavior in the workplace. This policy could categorize violent or hostile acts as: causing physical injury to another person, making threatening remarks, creating reasonable fear of injury in another person, damaging property, and possessing a weapon on company grounds.

A Consulting Agreement is the contract between a consultant and a client that dictates a specific scope of services performed by the consultant, as well as a specified time frame.

Severance Agreements are the contracts between employees and employers that outlines the compensation an employee would receive, should they lose their job without sufficient cause.

An Independent Contractor Agreement is the contract between an independent contractor and an employer that details the work to be done as well as payment. Independent contractors ae not given the same benefits as employees, and must pay their own income tax and liability insurance.

An Employment Contract is the agreement signed to finalize the terms and conditions under which an employee will work. The Contract will outline pay, benefits, and any other terms included by the employee or employer.

A Non-Compete Agreement is a contract in which an employees agrees to work for or become a competitor of their current employer for a set amount of time.

A Non-Circumvent Agreement is a contract between at least three parties in a transaction that states one or more parties can’t be passed over or left without compensation for their contributions.

Officer Contracts are the specific contracts between a corporation and its corporate officers. Since corporate officers may have different pay structure, benefits, and responsibilities, Officer Contracts may be needed.

Advisor Agreements dictate the terms of an advisory position with a company. Unlike a consultant, an advisor would take on a larger role in the company and work for an extended period of time, which would be specified in the agreement.

Through an Employee Stock Options Agreement, an employer can grant employees derivative options on stock. This means an employee can buy stock at a specified price for  a set amount of time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I draft my own legal contracts?2021-04-22T14:32:57-04:00

You can draft your own contracts, and business owners do opt to do it themselves sometimes. However, for a contract to be legally binding, there has to be specific language in place that dictates exactly what is being agreed upon. Also having a contract drafted by an attorney affords more credibility and legitimacy to a business.

How do I know what contracts I need for my business?2021-04-22T14:35:38-04:00

Contracts can be industry-specific and certain businesses will need more than others. The best way to know exactly what your business needs is by speaking with an attorney about your business plan. From there, the attorney can help you map out exactly what contracts you might need along the way.

Are contracts necessary to run a business?2021-04-22T14:38:08-04:00

Contracts aren’t always necessary but those who are serious about running their business know that the more you can have in writing, the better. Contracts hold you and those you are working with accountable in a way verbal agreements can’t.

What is a contract?2021-04-22T14:41:25-04:00

A contract is an agreement between parties that creates mutual obligations that are legally binding. When speaking about contracts, most people are referring to written agreements rather than verbal ones. From a legal standpoint, written contracts are much more viable and enforceable, which is why it’s the preferred method for businesses.

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