by Francine Ward | Apr 14, 2022 | Contract Law
Key Elements of a Book Contract. Whether you are being traditionally published or being published by a vanity (aka subsidy) press, you will almost always be required to sign a book or publishing contract. This agreement will spell out the terms of your relationship...
by Francine Ward | May 26, 2021 | Contract Law
How it Impacts Ticket Sales for Live Events COVID-19 has changed the way we do nearly everything, from the way we shop for groceries to the way we gather with family for the holidays. If you’re in the business of selling tickets to a live event, you’ve been hit...
by Francine Ward | Mar 27, 2020 | Contract Law
Are you an author wanting to know “how to get published”? Are you a trending blogger looking to become a subject-matter expert? Do you already have a book deal? Do you have an agent? Well, before you sign that agreement (even if you have an agent) you should read...
by Francine Ward | Mar 6, 2020 | Contract Law
Should you hire a ghostwriter? One of my blog followers sent me this question as a suggested blog topic:Question: “Can a ghostwriter display the material they created, as part of their resume and website portfolio? Answer: The short answer is “it depends”. But the...
by Francine Ward | Jan 11, 2020 | Contract Law
A contract is supposed to uphold an agreement and protect involved parties. So, what does an entity do if a signing party fails to deliver? Contract breaches happen often, and not just in small claims court. Just a few weeks ago, two large beverage...
by Francine Ward | Dec 13, 2019 | Contract Law
You are probably starting to get numerous emails announcing changes to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy agreements for the year 2020. In the past month, I’ve received such emails from Twitter, Uber, YouTube, and LinkedIn to name a few. Most of the emails...