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Apr 26, 2026
How to negotiate a severance package (2026): scripts, clause-by-clause review, and a counter-offer template
A 2026 playbook for negotiating severance — what to negotiate (it's not just the dollar amount), the 21/45-day OWBPA window for age 40+, the seven clauses that hide the worst surprises, and a counter-offer letter template you can adapt.
Apr 22, 2026
Should I Sign a Non-Compete? (5 Questions to Ask First)
Should I sign a non-compete? Learn what non-competes actually restrict, which states ban them, how to negotiate better terms, and what happens if you sign and then leave.
Apr 15, 2026
The 11 contract clauses that cost freelancers and renters the most money in 2026
Every year, workers and renters sign contracts that quietly transfer ownership, auto-renew at higher rates, or waive legal protections. Here are the 11 clauses worth understanding before you sign — and questions to discuss with an attorney.
Apr 13, 2026
Every contract clause you should never sign without reading (2026)
A clause-by-clause field guide to the eleven contract terms that quietly transfer risk, money, or rights away from you — with fair versions, predatory versions, and real-world examples of each.
Apr 9, 2026
Should I sign this lease? 9 clauses to check before you do
Leases are full of small clauses that compound into thousands of dollars in surprise costs. Here are the nine specific things to check before you sign any residential lease.
Apr 9, 2026
7 red flags in a freelance contract that will cost you later
The specific clauses that show up in freelance agreements and quietly transfer all the risk to you. With the counter-language to propose for each.