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how-to-guide Mar 19, 2026

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.

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how-to-guide Mar 12, 2026

SAFE 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.

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how-to-guide Mar 08, 2026

Board 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.

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saas Mar 07, 2026

What 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.

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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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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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