When selling your business or exploring a potential deal, many owners now turn to AI tools to draft non-disclosure agreements. The instinct makes sense. It is fast and accessible. But the execution is often flawed. Most business owners are not lawyers and cannot reasonably be expected to understand every protection that should be built into
Most business owners skim the miscellaneous section of a contract. That is a mistake. These provisions often control how disputes are handled. One of the most important is the waiver clause. It protects you when you choose not to enforce a minor breach so that decision does not become a permanent surrender of your rights.
I have sat across the table from hundreds of business owners who all say some version of the same thing: “I did not think this would become a problem.” That sentence usually comes right before a costly fix that could have been avoided with a little planning.
From the perspective of a business lawyer, most
As a business lawyer, I am often asked a version of the same question, usually after a client’s voice drops a notch.
“How is this going to turn out?”
It is a fair question. Lawsuits often feel make-or-break because they threaten time, money, reputation, and focus all at once. Most business owners are not afraid
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay.
Clients are now using it all the time. For many it is the first step before contacting a lawyer, if they contact a lawyer at all now. And yes, people are absolutely using ChatGPT and other AI tools to draft contracts.
Recently, a client sent me an agreement
Twenty years ago, Rush on Business began with a simple and deliberate goal: make the law understandable for everyday business owners. At the time, I took a chance on the idea that openly sharing clear, practical legal guidance through a blog could genuinely help people and, in doing so, build meaningful client relationships. I never
While this is not my typical area of law, it is important to note that, as of today—July 1, 2025—Iowa’s new hands-free cell phone law is officially in effect.
There will be a warning period through December 31, 2025. After that, citations and fines may be issued.
More significantly, if a driver causes an accident
Sometimes, the law doesn’t come down to pages of statutes or hours of courtroom drama.
Sometimes, it comes down to one word.
We had a case like that. And honestly—it was a blast to argue.
Our client worked for a marketing company. He applied for a job that had been publicly posted. Nothing secret.
Embarking on the journey of becoming a franchise owner is an exciting yet daunting prospect. For first-time entrepreneurs, diving into the world of franchising requires a comprehensive understanding of what goes into a successful franchise investment. The cornerstone of making an informed decision is conducting due diligence. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate
