Dude, Where's My Contract?

In my years of advising businesses as their outside general counsel, I've seen seemingly simple business arrangements spiral into complex legal disputes. One of the most common issues? Uncertainty about whether parties actually have a binding contract and what the terms of said contract actually are. Let me share what you need to know to protect your business interests.

The Surprising Truth About Business Contracts

Many business leaders are surprised to learn that contracts can exist in many forms – not just formal signed documents. Over my career, I've litigated contract disputes involving:

Email chains

Text messages

This flexibility in contract formation, while useful for business efficiency, can create significant uncertainty when disputes arise.