Nearly burned a client relationship because our standard force majeure clause didn’t account for cross-border payment sanctions. Those who’ve managed US-RU subcontracting: what specific legal protections should we bake into agreements? Looking for actionable checklist items beyond the obvious NDAs.
Pro tip: Include a ‘culture mediator’ role in contracts. We have a neutral third-party who resolves disputes considering both legal systems. Saved three partnerships last year.
Our compliance dashboard tracks 18 risk factors real-time. Critical clauses: Payment routing alternatives (crypto vs hawala vs escrow), content ownership transfer triggers, and penalty caps tied to currency fluctuation indexes.
Learned hard way: Mirror all clauses in both languages with numbered subpoints. Russian courts prioritize differently structured agreements. Worth the legal fees upfront.
We insert payment waterfall provisions tied to SWIFT availability. If normal channels fail, automatically shift to goods-for-services exchanges approved by both parties. Unconventional but works.