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legal-explainer Feb 07, 2026

AI and the Law in 2026: Legal Tech, AI Regulation & What's Changing

How AI is transforming legal practice in 2026. From generative AI in legal research to AI-powered contract review, explore the latest legal tech developments and what they mean for lawyers and businesses.

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legal-explainer Feb 07, 2026

When Does a Startup Need a Lawyer? Five Inflection Points

When does a startup need a lawyer? Five inflection points -- incorporation, contracts, fundraising, hiring, and data -- where legal help stops being optional.

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how-to-guide Feb 07, 2026

SaaS Contract Mistakes: 7 Costly Errors (and How to Fix Them)

SaaS contract mistakes cost customers and deals. The seven I see most in SaaS contract reviews -- weak SLAs, missing DPAs, no liability cap -- and each fix.

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how-to-guide Dec 13, 2025

LLC vs Partnership vs Corporation: How to Choose the Right Business Structure

LLC vs partnership: compare taxation, liability, and paperwork in plain English -- and get a direct answer to whether an LLC is a partnership or a corporation.

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civil-litigation Dec 13, 2025

When Does a Breach of Contract Become Criminal?

Can a breach of contract be criminal? Learn when civil contract disputes cross into criminal territory, including fraud and theft by deception.

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professionalservices Dec 04, 2025

What Is Outside General Counsel? A Founder's Guide to the Outside GC Model

What an outside general counsel attorney does, when to hire an outside GC instead of a full-time lawyer, how retainers work, and how to choose a provider.

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Turley Law business services Nov 21, 2025

The Ice Cream Truck Business: Sweat, Steel, and Sweet Margins

Discover the essentials of running a successful ice cream truck business, from choosing the right vehicle to mastering logistics and legalities, ensuring sweet profits all season long.

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Turley Law business services Sep 25, 2025

409A Valuation for Startups: The Basics Every Founder Needs to Know

A 409A valuation for startups, explained: what it is, when your startup needs one, safe harbor rules, how it sets strike prices, and when to refresh it.

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professionalservices Sep 03, 2025

SALT Cap 2026: How the SALT Deduction Income Limit Works Under the Big Beautiful Tax Act

SALT cap explained: how the SALT deduction income limit works under the Big Beautiful Tax Act, and how CT homeowners and business owners can plan around it.

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