Contracts - Beware Of Boilerplate
It’s common to copy and paste, but it might not be the best
“Boilerplate” or standard provisions are commonly copied from one contract to another.
While it may seem like a time saver, bad boilerplate can cause ongoing legal issues.
So what is in boilerplate and what should you be looking for?
We discuss that, and more, in this video:
As you enjoy the video join me in the comments with your thoughts.
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Video Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Disclaimer
0:29 - What Is Boilerplate?
1:48 - Why It Matters
2:34 - Looking At Twitter’s Merger Contract
12:57 - What We Can Learn
13:07 - Bringing It All Together
Shawn
NOTE: While legal issues are discussed this is education and is not legal advice. It is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please consult your own attorney on your situation and get legal advice about your circumstances. Courts are unpredictable may disagree with the author’s opinions.
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