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01/26/2026

🏆 Another strong result for a client. 🏆

The Court granted our motion to dismiss an amended complaint, eliminating multiple claims in a highly contentious business dispute between partners.

Business divorces are often emotionally charged and legally complex.

Early motion practice can be a powerful tool when claims lack legal or factual footing—and this ruling significantly narrowed the case at an early stage.

Narrowing issues leads to defined discovery practice, articulated boundaries, and a cleaner path to trial (or summary judgment).

Strategic defense matters.

At Dudai Legal, we are always Navigating Complexity, Delivering Results.™

01/20/2026

🚀 Client Milestone Moment 🚀

One of the best parts of our work is growing alongside our clients.

This week, a tech client sent a heartfelt thank you as they closed out major Year 1 milestones and prepared for a high-momentum capital raise.

From early-stage structuring to milestone-driven legal strategy, it’s incredibly rewarding to support founders as they scale—especially at pivotal inflection points.

Excited for what’s ahead.

01/16/2026

⚖️ Big win this week at the firm. ⚖️

We’re proud to share that the Court granted our summary judgment in full, defeating multiple claims asserted against our contractor client in a $1mm+ construction defect matter.

This outcome reflects what strategic litigation should look like:
✔️ Early issue identification
✔️ Tight factual development
✔️ Clear, persuasive motion practice

Construction defect cases can be expensive, disruptive, and reputation-impacting. Summary judgment motions can open opportunities to resolve cases at a significantly more reasonable sum than a jury verdict, or as here... knock out the case entirely in favor of the client.

Very excited for our client to be able to move forward with a clean slate.

Interested in what you need to know when navigating a construction contract? Watch our podcast with Board Certified Construction Law Attorney Jared Gillman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI_-AJ2wXds

11/14/2025

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11/08/2025

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11/07/2025

09/02/2025

**What Business Owners Should Know About Indemnification Clauses**

If you’re signing a contract—or drafting one using a template or AI—you *must* understand the indemnity clause. It’s not boilerplate. It’s risk.

Years ago, I was reviewing a contract my client had drafted. It had an indemnity clause that imposed significant obligations on my client.

I asked, "What was the reasoning behind the inclusion of this clause?"
Their answer? "I don't know, it sounded good and I saw it in another contract."

I talked to her about the implications of the provision as drafted, and the color drained from her face. We immediately revised the terms for all new clients.

So, what is an indemnity clause?

At its core, indemnification is a promise to protect someone from harm or loss. In contracts, it usually means one party agrees to cover the other party’s costs if a specific type of legal claim arises.

That sounds straightforward, but here’s the kicker: indemnity clauses are rarely that simple. They're often overly broad, poorly worded, or copied from contracts that don't fit the particular needs of the transaction or client.

Here’s what you’re often agreeing to: covering someone else’s legal fees, liabilities, and damages—even if you didn’t cause the problem.

✅ Pro tip: Never blindly copy-paste indemnity language from a generic template. These clauses are often vague and overreaching.

Indemnity = liability. And liability = money out of your business.

Need help reviewing an indemnity clause? Reach out. It’s easier (and cheaper) to fix now than fight later.



Full post on the blog: www.Dudai.Legal/Blog

08/01/2025

"I used AI to draft the contract."

I've talked about this before.

More and more, clients are using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and legal AI to spit out a decent-looking agreements in seconds.

But here’s what I’ve seen lately:
- A vendor agreement with no termination clause and generic payment terms.
- An NDA that doesn't protect the business purpose of the client
- A services contract with no dispute resolution provision and no limitations on liability.

These are not careless clients.

Just smart business owners trying to move fast. Yes, AI can work faster than I can -- But AI can't do what I do.

AI is a powerful assistant, but it’s not a lawyer—and it doesn't know what you need it to protect, and it doesn't go to court and litigate these provisions.

As I've said before: if you're using AI in your deal flow, have a professional review the doc before you finalize and sign.

It’s not about fear—it’s about risk management.

Full post on Dudai.Legal
https://www.dudai.legal/post/i-used-ai-to-draft-the-contract

06/27/2025

The Compromise I made with Clients about

Many of my clients are in tech and develop software, websites and apps. Before working with me, they often used internet-sourced contracts and I understand that all business owners are looking for the most efficient and cost conscious route to reach their .

Unfortunately, many of my clients end up working with Dudai Legal because they learned hard lessons that those internet-sourced, bits-and-pieced together contracts they have been using have not actually been helping their cause or protect their interests.

(Do you know how many time I have heard the indemnification clause was in their agreement because it "sounded good"?!)

So, in an effort to bridge the gap, I have several clients who have asked me to be comfortable with their use of ChatGPT to generate the initial document, and then ask me to review, redline, and revise as needed to protect their interests and serve the purpose of the transaction.

Its not my favorite process, but it makes my clients happy, and ultimately we reach the end goal: a contract reviewed and revised by a that comports with the law and protects the client.

Notably, none of the purchase agreements which have been generated by my clients through AI have been close to thorough and it has been more for me to do the drafting.

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Photo by Christopher Gower on Unsplash

06/17/2025

What No One Tells You About M&A Due Diligence (Until It’s Too Late)

Lack of Seller Preparedness.

That's the one thing that has stuck out in every deal I have been a part of, from the $50,000 deals to the $50mm.

Generally, this stems from a lack of experience in business transactions, a palpable naivete. For sellers who have never negotiated a deal, and even those who have, the process can be absolutely overwhelming. The intricacies of the negotiations, including the volume of document requests, the depth of inquiries into every aspect of the business, and the complexity of deal terms, can catch many sellers off guard.

And don't get me started on Disclosure Schedules.

Most buyers want a quick transaction but private equity buyers take it to the next level and want to close yesterday. That level of pressure can create chaos for unprepared sellers. The problem with lack of preparedness is that it often leads to less than favorable terms, deal fatigue, and delay.

Don't be unprepared. Call Dudai Legal where we are navigating complexity and delivering results, daily.

06/13/2025

🚨 3 Legal Mistakes Startups Make Before Raising a Dime 🚨

I've seen it too many times: a brilliant startup with traction and buzz… but behind the scenes, the legal foundation is a mess:

1️⃣ Handshake Equity Agreements
Startups often skip formal agreements because they "trust each other and have the same vision.” That’s great—in theory, but in most scenarios, granting equity in your company is considered a securities transaction governed by by federal AND state laws. Any grant of equity must always be done with legal compliance. Yes, it can be pricy but its an investment and insurance for the business.

2️⃣ DIY Entity Formation
Choosing the wrong entity (or the wrong state) can create hurdles with investors. Delaware C-corp has long been an industry standard for most VC-backed plays—yet there are many states fast becoming competitive and favorable places to organize, including Texas, with the recent passage of SB29.

3️⃣ No IP Assignment
If you are using developers or other persons to create and develop your company's product (intellectual property), you need to make sure that you have contracts in place (work-for-hire agreements, IP assignments) because if you dont, your company may very well not own that IP.

💡 Entrepreneurs and Founders: legal hygiene isn’t optional—it’s leverage.
Before you form, fundraise or develop, make sure you are investing in yourself by hiring counsel as insurance for your business. 💡

05/07/2025

🧠 “Billable hours don’t bill your panic attacks.”

I battle panic attacks on a fairly regular basis. In fact, last summer I was in the middle of a Daubert hearing and had a panic attack mid-argument. No one in the courtroom knew. I finished my argument, and ultimately prevailed, excluding the opposing party's expert entirely.

My anxiety is a superpower for my clients and cases, because I worry about every possible angle and I am always [over]prepared, but it can be an obstacle in my personal life. To manage it, I make sure to take my vitamins and supplements for gut health, speak to a therapist, and say no to work when it pushes past the point of busy and into burnout.

Although I didn't find out until 2017, I have battled my entire life. In 2020, I spoke with the 's Young Lawyer's Division about stigma and mental health, and I continue to speak openly about my anxiety and mental health in this profession. This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about anxiety disorders in law and remove the stigma that you are broken or incapable if you have anxiety — the pressure to perform is real, and silence is costing lives.

Danielle’s Story I knew I wanted to be a prosecutor from the moment I entered law school. I had worked in several law firms prior to law school, and knew that being a prosecutor was the best job in the courtroom. When I passed the bar in 2010, and became an attorney, I was privileged to start my j...