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legal-explainer Jul 18, 2026

Delaware C-Corp vs LLC: Which Should Your Startup Choose?

Delaware C-corp vs LLC for startups: why VC-backed companies choose Delaware, when a home-state LLC is the better fit, and how conversion works in practice.

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how-to-guide Jul 18, 2026

How to Form an LLC in Connecticut: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to form an LLC in Connecticut, step by step: name search, registered agent, Certificate of Organization, operating agreement, EIN, taxes, and annual reports.

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how-to-guide Jul 18, 2026

How to Start a C Corp in Connecticut: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to start a C corp in Connecticut, step by step: name search, certificate of incorporation, bylaws, stock issuance, EIN, tax registration, and annual reports.

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how-to-guide Jul 18, 2026

S-Corp vs Sole Prop vs LLC vs C-Corp: Which Business Structure Fits?

S-corp vs sole proprietorship vs LLC vs C-corp: a plain-English comparison of liability protection, taxation, paperwork, and investor-readiness for owners.

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how-to-guide Jun 19, 2026

S Corp vs. LLC: Which Is Right for Your Business?

S corp vs LLC -- what is the difference, which saves more on taxes, and how to choose the right structure for your business. A plain-language guide.

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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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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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how-to-guide May 02, 2026

Do You Need a Business Formation Lawyer? Why Your AI Startup Probably Needs a C Corp

When do you need a business formation lawyer? Why AI startups and funded companies need a C Corp, not an LLC -- and what the onion layers of corporate structure actually mean.

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civil-litigation Mar 11, 2026

Partnership Disputes: Can Two Partners in an LLC Sue Each Other?

Can LLC partners sue each other? Yes, but there are better options. Here is what happens when LLC members disagree and how to resolve disputes without destroying the business.

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