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Why You Shouldn't Use AI to Draft Legal Contracts
In this article, we will explain why using AI to draft legal contracts is both unacceptably risky and potentially not cost effective for your business or personal matters.
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Hiding LLC Ownership: What You Need to Know
One effective way to safeguard your personal information is by hiding your name from LLC ownership. In this article, we will explore the legitimate reasons why this strategy should be considered and the circumstances where it can be most beneficial.
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What does "FTB Suspended" mean?
San Francisco business lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, discusses what happens when a California business is suspended by the Franchise Tax Board and how to get back in good standing.
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Reviving a Suspended LLC
Reviving a Suspended LLC
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How to Join the Creator Economy
How to join the creator economy
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AI and Copyright: Who Owns the Creative Work?
Who owns AI-generated content? Can it be copyrighted? And what happens when a client or a court decides your “original work” isn’t quite so original after all? Let’s break down what creators and founders need to know about copyright and AI right now.
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How to Launch a Startup Step by Step
This guide walks you through the essential steps of launching your startup
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Trademark Mistakes Every Creative Should Avoid
Here are five common trademark mistakes creatives make and how you can avoid them.
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Will You Suffer AI Job Displacement? What You Need to Know
New technologies lead to job displacement. And AI is the mother of all new technologies.
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AI for Better or Worse - Will AI Help or Harm Us by 2035?
The evolution of AI over the next 10 years will with have both positive and negative impacts on human life.
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The Essential Steps to Incorporating Your Startup Business
Startup businesses are crucial drivers of innovation, economic growth, and human progress. Here are 5 key decisions for incorporation.
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Managing Risk: Doing Business During Political Upheaval
How to manage business risk during times of political change.
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Can Parody Be a Defense Against Trademark Infringement Claims?
Parody may be a defense to Trademark Infringement claims in certain instances.
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What Is M&A? A Guide to Merger and Acquisition
An Analysis of the Typical Steps Involved in a Business Merger and Acquisition.
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Avoiding Funding Pitfalls: Common Startup Mistakes
How to avoid pitfalls funding your startup business.
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International Trademarks: Filing and Protecting Your Brand
A guide to filing international trademarks.
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Corporate Transparency Act: A Practical Compliance Guide
The new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require companies to disclose details about their beneficial owners or face penalties.
4 min read


Raising Capital Legally: Securities Law Basics for Startups
What startup businesses need to be aware of to stay compliant with securities laws when raising money.
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When Netflix's DVD Giveaway Became a Legal Cliffhanger: An Entertainment Lawyer Weighs In
Netflix's DVD Giveaway almost led to a PR nightmare due to confusion over intellectual property rights.
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Startup Guide to Music Licensing
Music licensing is a mystery to most startups Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion,...
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