An “evergreen” contract is a contract which automatically renews at periodic intervals. Evergreen contracts are useful but can lead to problems if the parties become complacent. Imagine Ingmar & Ingrid, Inc. enters into a contract for one year to receive a weekly delivery[1] from Antony & Cleopatra, LLC.  The contract includes an evergreen provision that...Read More

How many times have you agreed to “binding arbitration” in case of a dispute over a product you bought or a service you signed up for? Whether you know it (because you conscientiously read contracts before signing them) or not (you don’t), there’s a good chance your answer should be “a lot.” Arbitration provisions now...Read More

The Minnesota Supreme Court decided two unrelated disputes about the enforcement of employment contracts within the space of thirty days this summer. Both decisions allowed the employee to elude, at least temporarily, the plain language of a contractual obligation. An employee who failed to timely return his employer’s property after leaving the company was allowed...Read More