The MSP Law Podcast

MSPs Planning on Selling - here are some gotchas to watch for

Sellers need to plan for their exit.  In their planning, they should consider some issues that will enhance the value of their business.

Why have a Master Services Agreement with your MSP customer?

This podcast deals with why you need to have an agreement with your customer.

Next PPP change - makes forgiveness a lot easier.

Relaxing requirements but an 11 page application for loan foregivenes..

Post-Covid Mergers and Acquisitions for Managed Service Providers

Did you think the slow down would be for a while?  Look for activity to start again mid-year and go roaring into 2021.  Here are my thoughts about MSP sales, mergers and acquisitions.

MSPs and Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Learn about the loan forgiveness provisions of the CARES Act and Payroll Protection Program.

PPP for MSPs - should I take it or return it

The Paycheck Protection Program has a safe harbor for returning funds if you cannot satisfy the requirements of certification. Learn the background and what those requirements are.

Force Majeure Clause, Impossibility, Impracticability, Frustration of Purpose for MSPs

Managed Service Providers need to look at the contract to see if a force majeure clause exists. They need to determine what constitutes a force majeure event, the scope of the excuse for performance, notification obligations and whether or not the other party has an obligation to mitigate. Without a force majeure clause, Managed Service Providers need to build a defense if their performance is impossible, impracticable or frustrates the purpose for the underlying agreement.

Limitation of Liability - the original LOL but nothing to laugh about

Limitation of liability clauses seem to be the magic bullet on first blush, especially if you are concerned with cyber security liability as a Managed Service Provider.  MSPs should be aware that this language is more art than science.

Master Service Agreement pt 2

Dig deep into the terms and conditions of Master Service Agreements for Managed Service Providers.

Master Service Agreements pt 1

Not all Master Service Agreement templates are created equal nor should you just buy an 'off the shelf' template for your Managed Service Provider.  You should approach this important agreement understanding the purpose behind the agreement and fostering the relationship you are trying to create with your customer.