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startup-financing Jun 02, 2026

Participating Preferred Explained: What Founders Need to Know Before They Sign

Participating preferred stock explained for founders. How double-dip liquidation preferences work, what they cost you at exit, and how to negotiate better terms.

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saas May 03, 2026

Limitation of Liability Clauses: What They Mean and Why They Fail

What a limitation of liability clause does, why it matters in SaaS and AI contracts, common mistakes that make them unenforceable, and how to draft one that holds up.

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how-to-guide May 03, 2026

10 Legal Mistakes That Kill Startups (And How to Avoid Them)

The 10 most common legal mistakes startups make -- from skipping founder agreements to ignoring IP assignment. What to fix before it costs you the company.

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how-to-guide May 02, 2026

How to Buy a Business: A Legal Guide for First-Time Buyers

How to buy a business from start to finish -- due diligence, deal structure, contracts, financing, and the legal mistakes that kill deals. A guide for first-time buyers.

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how-to-guide May 02, 2026

Data Privacy Compliance in 2026: What AI and SaaS Companies Must Do Now

Data privacy compliance requirements for AI and SaaS companies in 2026 -- CTDPA, GDPR, CCPA, and new AI-specific obligations. A practical compliance checklist.

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employment-law May 02, 2026

Can Your Employer Reduce Your Pay in Connecticut?

Can your employer legally reduce your pay in Connecticut? What the law says about pay cuts, when they are illegal, and what to do if it happens to you.

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entity-formation May 02, 2026

The Artificial Intelligence Startup Legal Checklist: 15 Things to Handle Before You Launch

The essential legal checklist for AI startups in 2026 -- entity formation, IP assignment, data privacy, AI-specific terms of service, and regulatory compliance.

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saas May 02, 2026

Force Majeure Clauses: What Counts and What Does Not

What a force majeure clause covers, what it does not, and why AI and SaaS companies need to rethink force majeure for cloud outages, API failures, and cyberattacks.

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how-to-guide May 02, 2026

What a Contract Dispute Lawyer Does (And When You Need One)

What a contract dispute lawyer handles, when to hire one, what the process looks like, and how much it costs. A practical guide for business owners facing a breach.

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