Articles written by Jennifer Tsai

Jennifer Tsai
Legal Knowledge Analyst
Kira Systems

Jennifer Tsai is the Legal Knowledge Analyst at Kira Systems. She previously practiced corporate law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York. She joined Kira Systems in 2015 to negotiate and revise customer contracts and to coordinate a team of annotators. Jennifer also trained and updated Kira on M&A deal points-related smart fields, and now produces legal content, including our deal points and contract studies. Jennifer has a JD from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, and a BS in Food Science from Cornell University.

What Is a Franchise Agreement?

A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract that dictates the terms, circumstances, and obligations between a franchisee and a franchisor.

Key Objectives When Negotiating a Contract

Good contracts result from good contract negotiation, which requires a clear understanding of — and focus on — a company’s key objectives in making the contract.

What Is Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term used for a computer-based algorithm that can analyze, strategize, and draw conclusions to complete tasks typically performed by humans.

Guide to Contract Management

Contract management is the act of preparing, negotiating, analyzing, implementing, and maintaining contracts. Even though a contract has been signed, it doesn’t mean all the hard work is done.

Why a Written Contract Is Better Than a Verbal Agreement

Contracts govern nearly every aspect of day-to-day life in ways one may not even realize. From accepting the Terms and Conditions of an app on our smartphones to haggling over prices at a neighborhood yard sale, contracts are a fundamental part of modern life.

What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are confidentiality contracts that allow businesses to entrust confidential information to others. They’ve been in the news lately as a way to cover up sexual harassment issues and whistleblower claims.

How Are Contracts Negotiated?

No matter your industry, contracts are an integral part of day-to-day operations. Business lawyers and in-house counsel review, negotiate, and manage hundreds if not thousands of contracts per year.

How Natural Language Processing Can Improve Legal Search Results

Legal research lies at the heart of the legal profession. Any legal advice attorneys provide has to stay in line with constitutional, statutory (as created by legislators), and case law (as created by judges).