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The Power of the Confirming Email
Posted by: Phil Nelson
October 25, 2011
Business relationships change over time. Sometimes this is done with a written contract, but more often this happens either in person or over the phone. While the law may not treat written and oral statements any differently, in practice the differences can be huge. And costly.
A simple, but often neglected solution? The confirming email.
Portland Restaurant Law Update: Chain Restaurants, Local Supply?
Posted by: Phil Nelson
October 11, 2011
Sustainable. Local. These terms are commonplace throughout much of the Pacific Northwest's food industry. Now, though, they're coming to a national fast food chain near you.
As a result, it's not just foodies and diners who can taste the difference, but local farmers and small businesses, too.
