Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | October 5, 2026 The Paper Trail That Protects You When a Deal Goes Sideways When a business relationship is going well, documentation feels like a chore, an annoying formality that slows things…
Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | August 7, 2026 Indemnification and Limitation of Liability Clauses in Plain English Two of the most important legal clauses in almost any commercial contract are also two of the most ignored. Indemnification…
Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | August 3, 2026 Personal Guarantees on Business Loans: How to Limit Your Exposure You formed an LLC or corporation precisely so that your business’s debts would be the business’s problem – not yours…
Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | July 30, 2026 The Hidden Cost of Using a Generic Online or AI Contract Template It has never been easier to generate a contract. A quick web search turns up free templates…
Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | July 20, 2026 What “Free Consultation” Actually Covers and How to Prepare for One “Free consultation” is a common phrases in the world of legal advertising, and is sometimes misunderstood. Some people assume…
Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | July 4, 2026 Life, Liberty, and Legalese: What the Declaration of Independence Really Means (From a Lawyer’s Point of View) Every Fourth of July we celebrate the Declaration of Independence with fireworks,…
Posted by Jennifer M. Settles, Esq. | July 1, 2026 When Does Your Growing Business Need a Fractional General Counsel? There’s an awkward middle stage in a company’s growth. You’re past the point where calling a lawyer only when…