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No One Starts a Company Planning to Break Up — But It Happens
No One Starts a Company Planning to Break Up — But It Happens

When a co-founder wants out, the fallout can be legal, financial, and deeply personal. This article explains how to navigate founder departures with clarity, fairness, and a roadmap that protects the business.

November 12, 2025

The Legal Mistakes Founders Don’t Realize They’re Making — Until It’s Too Late
The Legal Mistakes Founders Don’t Realize They’re Making — Until It’s Too Late

Most legal mistakes in startups aren’t loud — they’re silent and unnoticed until a deal, hire, or investor exposes them. This article breaks down the hidden legal risks founders overlook and how to prevent them before they become expensive problems.

November 11, 2025

Scaling Fast? Here Are the Legal Controls You Need Before You Add Headcount
Scaling Fast? Here Are the Legal Controls You Need Before You Add Headcount

When your team starts growing, your legal risk grows with it. From worker classification to multi-state compliance, startups often scale headcount faster than the legal infrastructure needed to support it. This post breaks down the hidden risks and how to prevent them.

November 4, 2025

Hiring Across State Lines or Borders? What Growing Teams Often Miss
Hiring Across State Lines or Borders? What Growing Teams Often Miss

Distributed hiring opens the door to global talent — but also to hidden legal, tax, and compliance risks. Here's what founders need to know before hiring across states or borders.

November 4, 2025

You Don’t Need a Full-Time GC — But You Do Need a Legal Strategy
You Don’t Need a Full-Time GC — But You Do Need a Legal Strategy

Growing companies often don’t need a full-time General Counsel — but they do need a legal strategy. This article explains why reactive, ad-hoc legal help fails as startups scale, and how a Fractional GC provides the structure, clarity, and risk management needed to grow confidently.

October 15, 2025

Your First Big Customer Contract: What Startups Should Never Sign Without Reviewing
Your First Big Customer Contract: What Startups Should Never Sign Without Reviewing

Many startups rush to sign their first major customer contract without understanding the risks buried in enterprise agreements. This article highlights the common clauses that expose early-stage companies to significant liability and explains what founders should always review and negotiate before signing.