Business Law Insights from Todd B. Nurick

AI agents now accept online terms for businesses, often without anyone reading them. Todd B. Nurick explains how UETA, E-SIGN, New York's ESRA, agency law, and clickwrap cases apply, and what businesses should do now.

AI-enabled SaaS agreements raise risks that traditional software contracts were not designed to address. This article examines indemnities, data and training rights, intellectual property, audit rights, model changes, and other AI vendor-contract issues for Pennsylvania and New York companies.

NDA and non-circumvention agreement guidance. Todd B. Nurick explains what each protects before a deal begins and when to use both.

Employee or independent contractor? Todd B. Nurick explains why a worker's role may have changed even if the contract didn't, and the risks.

Starting a new business takes more than filing an LLC. Here are the legal issues founders should address before the first contract, hire, investor, or dispute.

A lawyer letter can create a record, demand action, and avoid litigation. But cease-and-desist letters aren’t magic, and they need legal support before they go out on firm letterhead.

Are noncompetes still enforceable in 2026? The FTC ban isn’t in effect, but restrictive covenants still require careful state-law analysis.

What franchisees should review before signing a franchise disclosure document (FDD). Todd B. Nurick explains key items and risks.

Contracts govern relationships with partners, clients, and employees. PA and NY business attorney Todd B. Nurick explains the essential elements.

A business guide to creating legal documents. Todd B. Nurick explains which documents companies need and how to draft them well.

Written fee agreements in Pennsylvania and New York. Todd B. Nurick explains state rules and why clients should insist on one.

Written fee agreements in legal representation. Todd B. Nurick explains what the agreement should cover and why it protects clients.

Why a written fee agreement matters. Todd B. Nurick explains scope, billing terms, and how a clear engagement letter protects clients and attorneys.

Why creating legal documents is crucial for businesses. Todd B. Nurick explains how written agreements prevent disputes and protect value.

Creating legal documents that work. Todd B. Nurick explains clarity, structure, and enforceability for business agreements.

Best practices for creating legal documents. Todd B. Nurick explains drafting tips, common mistakes, and when to involve counsel.

When DIY legal documents fall short, and how outside or fractional general counsel helps PA and NY businesses draft clear documents that hold up.

Pennsylvania courts still apply the ACRE test and blue-pencil rule to non-competes, but the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act changed the rules for health care workers in 2025.