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how-to-guide Mar 08, 2026

What Is a Fractional General Counsel? (And Do You Need One?)

Fractional general counsel gives your company part-time in-house legal leadership. What the role covers, how pricing works, and how to tell if you're ready.

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how-to-guide Mar 04, 2026

LLC Lawyer: When to Hire One and What They Handle

When you need an LLC lawyer, what they actually do beyond filing paperwork, and how to choose one. A practical guide for business owners in CT, NY, and MA.

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how-to-guide Mar 02, 2026

How to Choose a Business Lawyer (and When You Actually Need One)

How to find a business lawyer who actually fits your needs. What to look for, what to avoid, and when you can skip the lawyer entirely. A practical guide for business owners.

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how-to-guide Mar 01, 2026

Do You Need a Small Business Attorney? Here Is How to Tell

Not every business owner needs a lawyer on retainer. Here is how to tell when you need a small business attorney, what they handle, and how to find one that fits.

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how-to-guide Feb 27, 2026

How to Choose a Startup Lawyer in Connecticut

Choosing the right startup lawyer in Connecticut can make or break your company. Here is what to look for, what to avoid, and how to get the most value.

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how-to-guide Feb 27, 2026

What Should Be in Every SaaS Master Services Agreement

A master services agreement (MSA) is the backbone of every SaaS deal. See the nine clauses yours needs: SLAs, data terms, liability caps, IP, and exit terms.

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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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how-to-guide Jul 24, 2025

Starting a Nonprofit in Connecticut: Step-by-Step Legal Guide

How to start a nonprofit in Connecticut — incorporation, 501(c)(3) status, bylaws, board requirements, and CT Secretary of State registration.

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