The SaaS Law ClinicNicole G, Esq.
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August 4, 2025 · 3 min

Hidden Dangers of Accepting the Other Party's MSA

Why startups should never default to the other party's MSA: biased liability caps, harsh breach penalties, and a signal of weakness that shapes future deals.

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August 3, 2025 · 3 min

3 Essential Negotiation Strategies for Tech Startups Entering Their First Major Deal

Three negotiation moves every startup attorney should know cold: pricing for the discount, anchoring first, and structuring a limitation-of-liability that holds.

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January 1, 2025 · 5 min

Breaking Into Tech Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Attorneys

A practical guide for attorneys breaking into tech law: the real practice areas, the skills that matter, the compensation picture, and the path in.

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January 20, 2024 · 2 min

Navigating Unfavorable Contracts: A Guide for Customers

Three plays for customers stuck in unfavorable contracts: review the renewal clause early, document SLA failures, and execute the cancellation procedure precisely.

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January 20, 2024 · 2 min

How To Make Sure Your Sales Team Doesn’t Sink Your Startup

How to keep sales-team enthusiasm from creating legal risk: a Risk Matrix, training on pre-contract representations, and a culture of integrity over aggression.

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January 17, 2024 · 2 min

Essential Concepts Every Tech Professional Should Master

Three concepts every SaaS founder should master on day one: license vs subscription, subscription-based pricing, and a real infrastructure commitment.

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January 16, 2024 · 2 min

3 Key Strategies for Transitioning to a Legal Role in Tech

Three strategies for attorneys moving into tech law: specialize in privacy and AI, rewrite the resume for the industry, and prepare for a practical interview.

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January 12, 2024 · 2 min

Deciphering Contracts: The Fine Line Between Good and Bad Agreements

What separates a good contract from a bad one: mutual liability limits, fair termination rights, post-contract data access, and vendor third-party indemnity.

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January 9, 2024 · 2 min

The Crucial Clause Every Customer Must Get Right: Limitation of Liability

Why limitation-of-liability is the most consequential clause for customers: ensuring adequate protection, demanding reciprocity, and using a risk matrix correctly.

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