| name | commencement-date-memo |
| title | Commencement Date Memorandum |
| description | Drafts a Commencement Date Memorandum confirming when obligations take effect under an executed agreement. Triggers when formalizing lease commencement dates, documenting condition-precedent satisfaction, or recording the effective date of contractual obligations post-execution. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/commencement-date-memo |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | contracts |
| language | en |
| tags | ["drafting","memo","transactional"] |
Commencement Date Memorandum
Drafts a formal memorandum confirming when contractual obligations become effective under a previously executed agreement, creating a defensible record for the transaction file.
Prerequisites
- Underlying agreement — executed copy including amendments and side letters
- Party information — legal names, entity types, jurisdictions, and roles as in the agreement
- Commencement provisions — contractual section addressing commencement date or conditions precedent
- Condition satisfaction evidence — approvals, consents, financing confirmations with dates
- Relevant correspondence — notices between parties regarding the commencement date
Workflow
1. Gather and Verify Inputs
- Extract party names, entity types, and defined terms verbatim from the agreement
- Identify the commencement provision (section number) and determination mechanism
- Collect evidence for each condition precedent (description, date satisfied, supporting document)
- Flag any missing information for user clarification before drafting
2. Draft the Memorandum
Follow this section order:
| Section | Content |
|---|
| Header | "Commencement Date Memorandum" + preparation date |
| Reference Line | Agreement title, execution date, parties |
| Introduction | One paragraph confirming purpose |
| Parties | Legal names, roles, entity type, jurisdiction — verbatim from agreement |
| Agreement Reference | Title, execution date, amendments, commencement provision citation |
| Commencement Date | Exact date with day of week; determination mechanism; conditions precedent analysis |
| Legal Effect | Operative obligations, payment/performance timing, term calculations |
| Acknowledgment & Execution | Confirmation language, signature blocks mirroring the agreement |
3. Commencement Date Section
- State exact date with day of week (e.g., "Monday, March 15, 2027")
- Identify mechanism: mutual agreement / condition satisfaction / notice / automatic trigger
