Hiking Adventures in the San Francisco Peninsula and Beyond
Stairs to Point Reyes Lighthouse Trust but verify. Trust is earned. Trust me (pun intended), I get it. In no small part, the job of a lawyer is to question, probe, challenge, test, etc. the assumptions and motivations of his, her, or their clients and the other side. More granularly, we scrutinize not only individual words, but the placement … Continue reading Trust (In a Low Trust World)
The near-perfect cappuccino I had posted a top 5 idea list for the new year on another social networking site. Due to the positive response, I will add a few more, with [brackets] to delineate the additions. Enjoy. It seems worthwhile to start the year with a top 5 idea list: 1. Continuous learning is a #mindset. … Continue reading Top 10 Ideas – 2022
Sugarloaf Mountain, San Mateo, California For some endeavors or professions, these will be easier to identify than for others. For hikers, these would trail shoes, hiking poles, backpack, cell phone (camera, map, etc.), compass, Swiss army knife, watch, sunblock, sunglasses, insect repellant, backpack, water bottles, etc. More advancer hikers might require carabiners, harnesses, etc. Fitness bootcamp instructors will create … Continue reading Tools of the Trade
Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Hmm. In high school, more than thirty years ago, I was a good student, decent in sports (tennis, soccer, and basketball), and reasonably well-rounded. Jack of all trades, probably master of none. Today, I’m a proficient writer, decent soccer player, competent hiker, etc. I am also a father, son, grandson, legal … Continue reading What’s Your Superpower?
Baker Beach, San Francisco In my last post, I wrote about win-win contracting and focused on one of, if not the, most vexing provisions in a technology agreement, the intellectual property (IP) indemnity. Recall that here the customer asks the vendor to cover its costs, expenses, and other losses from any third-party IP infringement claims … Continue reading Contracting, Hiking, and Education
Japanese Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. This is part 5 of what was originally planned as a 3-part series on contracting best practices. Part 4 is Principled Contracting: https://johnpavolotsky.com/2021/08/10/principled-contracting/ There, you will find links … Continue reading Win-Win Contracting
Summit Trail, San Luis Obispo Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. First, some background, for those not familiar with me or this personal blog. I have practiced law in various in-house and law firm settings for the past 20+ … Continue reading Principled Contracting
Petco Park, San Diego Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. First, some background, for those not familiar with me or this personal blog. I have practiced law in various in-house and law firm settings for the past 20+ years … Continue reading Strategic Contracting
Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. First, some background, for those not familiar with me or this personal blog. I have practiced law in various in-house and law firm settings for the past 20+ years and have worked on … Continue reading Modern Contracting
Purisima Creek Trail Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. First, some background, for those not familiar with me or this personal blog. I have practiced law in various in-house and law firm settings for the past 20+ years and … Continue reading The Path to Efficient Contracting
The Peninsula Hiking Club 