The fall has set in and the temperate here in NYC has turned a bit cooler. The last several months have been very busy at DraftCheck. As you may be aware, we’ve continued to update and refine the product in meaningful ways. Cross-Checks and Document Mapping were improved to accommodate for more common drafting errors…
DraftCheck version update! (www.draftcheck.io) Free 30 day trial! Version 2.8 of DraftCheck is now live! This is more of a refinement/maintenance release, with bigger things cooking in the background. In this version you will see better cross-reference mapping in the document as well as some improved arabic/roman numeral identification. If DraftCheck is already installed, whether…
Legal documents often contain important contact information and references to external resources, such as email addresses and web links. Keeping track of these details can be challenging, especially when they are scattered throughout a lengthy document. DraftCheck, an add-in for Microsoft Word and browser extension for Google Docs, simplifies this process with its email and…
Legal agreements often include critical deadlines, time frames, and durations that must be carefully tracked and managed. Missing a deadline or miscalculating a time period can have serious consequences, from missed opportunities to breached contracts. DraftCheck, available at www.draftcheck.io, is designed to help you stay on top of these essential time elements. The time of…
When dealing with transactions that cross borders, it is really common to refer to money in the local currency. If you are referring to different currencies in the same document and you haven’t dealt with FOREX issues, it’s going to be best to ensure that the contract is all in the same currency. Additionally, it’s…
You may think you defined or quoted something, but then maybe you didn’t?Unmatched parentheses are so common in legal documents. When a parenthetical statement or quote is not properly closed, it can be unclear where the parenthetical content ends and the main text resumes. DraftCheck, an add-in for Microsoft Word and browser extension for Google…
Many legal transactions involve multiple documents, such as the main agreement, exhibits, schedules, and ancillary contracts. Ensuring consistency across all these materials is essential for a smooth and successful transaction. DraftCheck offers a powerful feature that allows you to check defined terms across multiple documents and ancillaries as part of the same review process to…
As we’re reviewing and drafting documents, we leave a lot of place holders, for a variety of reasons. Maybe we don’t have all the information, maybe the information is going to change, maybe we don’t want to disclose that detail at this stage. Whatever the reason, before you send it for signature, you need to…
I previously posted about Broken Cross-References, but that is only part of the problem. The other problem is making sure you are simply referencing the right section. Cross-references are essential for navigating complex legal documents. DraftCheck simplifies cross-referencing by automatically detecting and listing all cross-references within your document. It identifies the original provision and every…
Defined terms are the backbone of any legal document, providing clarity and consistency throughout the agreement. However, they can get lost inside of paragraphs, in their own sections, even in exhibits. DraftCheck offers a comprehensive defined terms feature that streamlines the process of managing these critical components. It identifies the location of each defined term’s…