Prelude : the best contract | |
What is a contract; how does the contract differ from all other forms of writing? | p. 3 |
The prime directive | p. 5 |
Appendix to chapter 2 | p. 9 |
Implementing the prime directive : the client's role | p. 17 |
Building the contract; using yourself and your lawyer wisely | p. 25 |
Comments on some common practices | p. 31 |
Letters of intent; term sheets | p. 31 |
Confidentiality agreements | p. 34 |
Opinion letters | p. 36 |
Shareholder arrangements | p. 38 |
Options and rights of first refusal | p. 39 |
The value of a fair agreement | p. 43 |
Controlling the drafting | p. 47 |
"Legalese" | p. 49 |
Negotiating | p. 55 |
Overlawyering, or how to lose a deal | p. 55 |
Elements of negotiating : "BLIP" | p. 61 |
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