Contract Teardown Show from Law Insider

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Contract Teardown Show from Law Insider

Law Insider's Mike Whelan dissects high-profile contracts with various guest Lawyers.

  1. OCT 8

    The Finale with Preston Clark

    In the final episode of the Contract Teardown Show, Law Insider co-founder and president Preston Clark joins Mike to talk about the show’s impact. Preston and Mike discuss: -The origin of the Contract Teardown idea, -How the show serves Law Insider’s users, -The growth and popularity of the show and other educational efforts, and -What’s next for Mike and for Law Insider.

    29 min

  2. SEP 13

    Standard Vendor Agreement with Heather Bowen Pascual

    In this episode, Heather Bowen Pascual shares principles for drafting and interpreting a Standard Vendor Agreement. She highlights the key clauses that feature in this common agreement, including: Term of agreement; Scope of work; Payment terms; Termination; and Exhibits. Find the original contract here: https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/7BDbuzTljTj

    17 min

  3. AUG 23

    Fund Partnership Agreement with Melinda Scott

    In this episode, Melinda Scott shares a limited partnership agreement meant to govern a commodity fund. She highlights important choices clients and lawyers must address around: State of formation and fund name; Risk disclosure and NFA regulation; Transfer and redemption powers for partners; and Audit norms. Find the original contract here: https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/7IbudIEbz7h

    18 min

  4. AUG 16

    [webinar] How In-House Legal Works With Outside Teams

    In-house legal teams often balance complex contract workflows, compliance demands, and litigation in process. Enlisting outside talent can be a game-changer, but how do you pick the right outsourcing option? Join our webinar with Pieter Gunst, CEO of Legal.io, where he will share his cost-saving framework for choosing the best outside partners for the job. We’ll cover critical aspects of outsourcing, including: Engaging outside counsel; Utilizing legal talent providers; and Leveraging managed service providers. Discover how one company saved $1M by adopting these strategies and learn how your team can achieve similar success

    57 min

  5. AUG 2

    [Webinar] Unbundling CLM: The Rise Of Contract Management Point Solutions

    Is Implementing CLMs Still Worth It for Legal Departments? Once hailed as the pinnacle of legal tech innovation, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems are now facing scrutiny. Are they still worth the investment, or have they become a drain on time, money, and resources? Listen in on this fireside chat where Law Insider President and Co-Founder, Preston Clark, was joined by Zach Abramowitz and Daniel Lewis to discuss the shifting landscape of contract management technology. They cover the following subjects: Understand the Evolution: Learn how CLM, once the most exciting vertical in legal tech, has quickly transitioned to a legacy system. Identify Inherent Flaws: Discover the inherent flaws in CLM systems that create challenges for nearly every customer. Explore Alternatives: Legal departments now have numerous options to improve contracting without the high costs associated with traditional CLM systems.

    1h 1m

  6. JUL 25

    General Terms and Conditions with Diane O’Connell

    In this episode, attorney Diane O'Connell tackles General Terms and Conditions that seem to be serving the purposes of other documents. This particular set of terms apparently apply to customized software services in the healthcare industry. However, according to Diane, the terms seem misapplied. Questions surface as she compares the context to the language in these areas: Licenses granted; Indemnifications allowed; and Guarantees made. Find the original contract here: https://assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/g-cloud-13/documents/719046/815600321392652-terms-and-conditions-2022-05-16-1414.pdf

    24 min

  7. JUL 19

    Standard Office Lease with Stewart Banner

    In this episode, attorney Stewart Banner shares his take on the current office lease environment by walking through a fairly standard contract. He wrestles with the following key clauses: Repair and alterations; Rights of landlord; Assignment and subletting Surrender of premises; and Option to extend.   Find the original contract here: https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/3VaKsk6LJVD

    18 min

  8. JUL 11

    Master Service Agreement with Laurie Ehrlich

    In this episode, attorney Laurie Ehrlich explains how a legal document like a Master Service Agreement can almost serve as an operations document. In this deal in which the two sides are highly intertwined, Ehrlich sees: Efforts to narrow an otherwise broad scope of work; Due diligence requirements shifting risk for overinclusive scope; and Practical benchmarking requirements. Find the original contract here: https://www.lawinsider.com/contracts/iEYmFBpjjYH

    27 min
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