Here are some specific contract provisions that can cause real-world problems for your business. (Shameless plug: These are discussed, and illustrated with true stories, in my short e-book, Signing a Business Contract: A Checklist for Greater Peace of Mind, at http://www.ontechnologylaw.com/before-you-sign-a-business-co...)

* Most-favored customer clauses

* Exclusive-rights provisions

* Indemnity obligations

* Automatic renewal

* Confidentiality obligations (or no confidentiality obligations)

* Termination for convenience

* Unilateral amendment rights

* Best-efforts obligations

* Assignment-consent requirements

* Non-compete / no-hire / no-solicitation clauses

* Tax consequences