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how-to-guide Jul 18, 2026

Forming an LLC in Connecticut: Filings, Costs and Deadlines

Connecticut LLC formation: name search, registered agent, Certificate of Organization, operating agreement, EIN, taxes and the annual report that keeps it in good standing.

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how-to-guide Jul 18, 2026

Starting a C Corp in Connecticut: Filings, Stock and Deadlines

Forming a Connecticut C corp: name availability, certificate of incorporation, bylaws, stock issuance, EIN, tax registration and the annual report deadline.

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how-to-guide Jul 01, 2026

Letter of Intent to Buy a Business: What to Include and Why It Matters

What goes in a letter of intent to buy a business, which terms are binding, and how to protect yourself. A practical guide for buyers and sellers.

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how-to-guide May 03, 2026

10 Legal Mistakes That Kill Startups

Founder agreements that were never signed, IP that still belongs to a contractor, and seven more failures that surface during diligence when it is too late to fix them.

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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 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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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 what drives cost. A practical guide for businesses facing a breach.

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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 rather than an LLC, and what corporate structure layers mean.

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how-to-guide Mar 30, 2026

SaaS Escrow Agreement Explained: Recovery Services for When Your Vendor Disappears

Source-code escrow was built for installed software. What SaaS escrow and recovery services cover, what triggers a release, and the terms to negotiate.

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