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Overview
Prevent Mistakes and Ensure Enforceability
"Pride goes before a fall" goes the saying. This practical course will guard you not only against pride, but all the other deadly sins of contract negotiations. From preliminary agreements and scope of negotiations to payment and dispute resolution issues; avoid the most egregious mistakes that derail contract talks and create unfair and unenforceable agreements. Build your skills - register today!
- Prevent common mistakes in preambles and scoping the negotiations.
- Identify the most overlooked aspects of due diligence.
- Weigh the pros and cons of boilerplate provisions.
- Power up your indemnification and limitation of liability clauses.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Lust: Rushing in Without Proper Due Diligence; Common Mistakes in Preliminary Agreements
- Gluttony: Expanding the Scope of the Negotiation
- Greed: Price and Payment Issues
- Sloth: Dangerous Boilerplate Provisions
- Wrath: Overly Aggressive Negotiating Tactics and Dispute Resolution Provisions
- Envy: Poor Non-Competes
- Pride: Insufficient Indemnification and LOL Clause Protection
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
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| Alaska CLE |
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1 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
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1 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
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1 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
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1 Total |
| California CLE |
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1 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
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1 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
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1 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
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1 Total |
| Florida CLE |
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1 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
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1 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
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1 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
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1 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
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1 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
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1 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Louisiana CLE |
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1 Total |
| Maine CLE |
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1 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
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1 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
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1.2 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
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1 Total |
| Montana CLE |
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1 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
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1 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
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1 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
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1 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
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1.2 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
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1 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
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1 Total |
| New York CLE |
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1 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
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1 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Texas CLE |
|
1 Total |
| Utah CLE |
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1 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
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1 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
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1 Total |
| Washington CLE |
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1 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
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Agenda
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7 Deadly Sins of Contract Negotiations
- Lust: Rushing in Without Proper Due Diligence; Common Mistakes in Preliminary Agreements
- Gluttony: Expanding the Scope of the Negotiation
- Greed: Price and Payment Issues
- Sloth: Dangerous Boilerplate Provisions
- Wrath: Overly Aggressive Negotiating Tactics and Dispute Resolution Provisions
- Envy: Poor Non-Competes
- Pride: Insufficient Indemnification and LOL Clause Protection
Who Should Attend
This legal guide is designed for attorneys. Directors and paralegals will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Mark Grossman
is a partner in Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP's Corporate and Securities Practice Group, and a technology and business attorney, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor who helps companies close complex deals and navigate emerging legal risks. Throughout his legal career which includes technology law, cannabis law and regulation, digital media, and high-stakes commercial transactions, he has closed deals exceeding a billion dollars across a wide range of industries. When the stakes are highest, clients, from early-stage ventures to Fortune 10 companies, Mr. Grossman can be relied upon for his strategic insight, sound judgment, and proven ability to deliver results. He has been involved in numerous significant technology and outsourcing transactions, a representative selection of which can be found below. Mr. Grossman has also served as a fractional general counsel, providing seasoned legal strategy to companies seeking executive-level insight without the expense of a full-time in-house counsel. His practice covers a wide range of technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS and cloud services agreements, technology development and integration contracts, IT outsourcing, data privacy and security agreements, and intellectual property transfers. He also advises on enterprise-level AI and data governance, regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on fast-moving industries such as technology and cannabis. Mr. Grossman is also a professional speaker who has delivered over 400 presentations worldwide and is frequently invited to serve as a keynote speaker. His topics include negotiating skills for the C-suite, advanced strategies for software licensing and cloud computing agreements, risk management in technology transactions, and effective contract negotiation techniques. Mr. Grossman's presentations are known for providing actionable insights and practical guidance tailored to executives, legal professionals, and technology leaders. Best Lawyers, in confidential peer review, named him Lawyer of the Year for Technology Law in New York City in both 2016 and 2018. His peers have also selected him as a Super Lawyer for seven consecutive years, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in each state. Mr. Grossman earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted in both New York and Florida.
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