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The Art of Contract Negotiations: A Small Business Perspective
How can small businesses leverage contract negotiations to gain a strategic advantage, join us as we delve into "The Art of Contract Negotiations: A Small Business Perspective" and uncover the secrets to transforming contract discussions into a strategic edge.
Verity White recognised as a Fellow with World Commerce & Contracting
Join us in celebrating Verity White's remarkable journey, from legal novice to becoming a Fellow with World Commerce & Contracting. Her story is a testament to dedication, growth, and a commitment to excellence in Contract and Commercial Management
Verity White of Checklist Legal finalist for Innovator of the Year
Join us in the remarkable journey of Verity White, a finalist in the prestigious "Innovator of the Year" category at the Women in Law Awards 2023. Explore her dedication to innovation in the legal industry and how Checklist Legal is making a positive impact.
Upcoming Event Webinar: Unfair Contract Terms Changes: Are You Ready?
Are you ready for the upcoming Unfair Contract Terms Changes? Our upcoming webinar, 'Unfair Contract Terms Changes: Are You Ready?' on October 10, 2023, is your opportunity to gain essential insights.
Join Verity White, a leading force in contract design and automation, as she delves into the practical intricacies of these new laws and their implications on businesses of all sizes and industries.
Discover how to create contracts that not only comply with the latest regulations but also foster transparency and trust.
Do you have the right contracts in place for your business?
Contracts are more than legal documents; they're the foundation of business relationships.
Verity White introduces the concept of 'speed dating your contracts' to make them more approachable and effective.
Upcoming Event: Legaltech Confab - How I built a 10 minute chatbot
On Thursday 21st September 2023, Verity will join Fiona McLay, Principal Lawyer & Consultant at McLay Legal and author of the Tech Enabled Lawyer to discuss “How I built a 10 minute chatbot”. Hosted by Centre for Legal Innovation.
Verity will discuss her experience in building an AI chatbot called Magenta, a tool she uses to show clients how to improve their contracts. You'll be taken through a step by step breakdown of how this was done and how you can do it too!
Meet Magenta: Our A.I. powered Contracts Chatbot
Meet Magenta: Your Contract Helper
Are you ready to meet Magenta, the clever AI chatbot that makes contracts better? This blog will show you how Magenta was created and how it's used to improve contracts.
Why do business owners need contracts?
Contracts are super important for business owners because they bring clarity, trust, and protection, making the entrepreneurial journey successful and secure.
Legal Design VS Contract Design Our founder Verity on Legal Creatives Podcast
Discover the secrets to creating contracts that clients absolutely love with Verity's expert guidance and innovative approaches. From practical tips to real-life examples, Verity's mission is to transform contracts into powerful tools that not only protect your interests but also foster strong relationships.
Are electronic signatures valid?
Gain a deeper understanding of electronic signatures and empower yourself to make informed decisions in the realm of digital contracts.
Help! What to Do When You're Caught in a Business Dispute!
A Guide to Handling Business Disputes and Recovering Your Money.
8 Surprising Facts About Lawyers
Discover surprising facts about lawyers, including ethical obligations, specialisations, gender representation, education requirements, and the evolving nature of the legal profession.
Building Strong Business Relationships and Contracts!
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of business relationships and contracts.
Contracts may sound dull, but trust us, they’re way more interesting than you think. Let’s explore how they can add some spice to your business connections!
Do you need a Fair Terms Officer?
Is a 'Fair Terms Officer' your new business bestie (and first line of defence against multi-million dollar penalties!) 🦸🏼♀️
In the world of business, we have dedicated officers for operations, first aid, privacy, and more. But get ready for a new addition to the team – the Fair Terms Officer!
With expanding laws and growing penalties for unfair contract terms in Australia and globally, having someone to ensure fairness in your contracts and business dealings is becoming essential.
What I learned from 1-year full time in my own law firm
Highs and lows from a year of learning. It was a crisp October morning in 2021 when I entered my co-working space for the first time as a self-employed business owner. Sure, I had been ‘side hustling’ for a long time already. Writing blogs, speaking at conferences and then in April 2020, starting a side hobby law firm.
100 ways to improve your contracts
Whether your contracts are B2B or for consumers; internal for employees or external for millions of customers, there are lots of ways and even more reasons to improve your contracts for speed, efficiency, values, and client centricity. Here’s my list of 100 ways you can improve your contracts.
Event - Crafty Counsel - Talking conscious contracting with Crafty Innovates
Our founder Verity White talks to the wonderful Crafty Innovates community from Crafty Counsel about Conscious Contracting(™) and the potential impact of this innovative contracting approach for in house practice.
Book Review: Stories for Work by Gabrielle Dolan
What do I think about Stories for work by Gabrielle Dolan?
Getting ‘Off the Island’: Diary of a Corporate Innovation Masterclass in New York City (Part 1)
3 action-packed days of hands-on corporate innovation masterclass in New York with Giant Innovation. Now I’m back what am I doing differently because of this amazing trip?