You might think, “It’s just a standard supply agreement. Everyone signs it.”

That is exactly what the vendor wants you to think. In reality, “standard” usually means “heavily weighted against the buyer.” In New Jersey, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs the sale of goods, but a well-written contract can override many of those protections if you aren’t careful.

We help you level the playing field. Here is how we secure your supply chain:

1. Locking Down Pricing and preventing “Surprise” Hikes

Inflation is real, but that doesn’t mean your vendor should treat you like an ATM. We draft clauses that limit price increases to specific indices or require significant notice periods, giving you time to find alternative suppliers if costs skyrocket.

2. Defining “Quality” (So You Don’t Pay for Junk)

If a supplier sends you 1,000 widgets and 200 are broken, do you still have to pay? Under a bad contract, the answer might be “yes.” We ensure your contracts include specific acceptance testing and clear warranty provisions. If the product isn’t right, you shouldn’t pay a dime.

• Learn more about handling losses from supplier contract breaches.

3. Escape Hatches (Termination Clauses)

What if the vendor keeps missing deadlines? You need a way out. We draft “Termination for Cause” clauses that allow you to fire a bad vendor immediately without penalty, so you aren’t trapped in a sinking ship.

4. Liability Shields

If a vendor’s faulty part causes your product to fail and your customer sues you, the vendor should pay for it. We fight for strong indemnification clauses that force the supplier to cover your legal costs if their negligence lands you in hot water.

5. Supply Chain Resilience (Force Majeure)

Remember the supply chain chaos of recent years? We review “Force Majeure” clauses to ensure they aren’t too broad. A vendor shouldn’t be able to cancel your order just because they found a higher-paying customer elsewhere.