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How to Protect Your Software: A Founder's Guide to Intellectual Property, Licensing, and Source Code Security
If you are building a software company, your source code is almost certainly your most valuable asset—and it may be the least protected. Founders pour thousands of hours into software innovation, but ...
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An Employee Stole Your Source Code. Here's Your Legal Playbook.
What to do when an employee stole source code from your company. Trade secret claims, breach of contract, cybersecurity response, and the protections you should have had in place.
Read articleSAFE vs. Convertible Note: A Connecticut Founder's Guide
SAFE vs convertible note: what each one is, how caps and discounts work, a side-by-side comparison table, and how Connecticut founders choose between them.
Read articleBoard Governance Structures: How to Build a Framework That Actually Works
How to structure your board governance framework—for startups and nonprofit boards alike. Practical guidance on oversight, internal controls, best practices, and investor expectations.
Read articleWhat a Bolivian Cash Plane Crash Teaches Founders About Fungibility, Licensing, and Digital Trust
A military cargo plane scattered $62M in banknotes across Bolivia. The central bank voided the serial numbers. The chaos that followed is a parable about digital licensing.
Read articleHow 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.
Read articleWhen 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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