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Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Plan your subdomains like production systems (what you’re building determines the controls)

Law firms increasingly run client portals, AI assistants, and intake forms on subdomains. This practical checklist covers DNS, TLS, WAF, Droplet hardening, and change governance.

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Startup Central

FTC Endorsement Guidelines + Consumer Review Rule: A Startup Playbook for Influencers, Testimonials, and Reviews

Below you’ll get a practical workflow: how to draft disclosures that are actually clear, how to substantiate objective claims before anything ships,…

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Startup Central

FTC Influencer & Reviews Compliance for Startups (2026): Endorsements Checklist + Consumer Reviews Rule

The FTC has been turning up the heat on two areas that most startups treat as just marketing: (1) influencer/affiliate endorsements and (2) consumer reviews.

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Startup Central

FTC Endorsement Guides for Startups: Practical Disclosure & Review Controls

Operational FTC endorsement compliance for startups: disclosure rules by channel, fake-review prevention, vendor controls, and a cross-border strategy for global scale.

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Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Securing Law Firm Client Portals: A Cloudflare + DigitalOcean Hardening Guide

This practical guide is for law firm partners, ops/IT leads, tech-forward associates, and vendors who manage client-facing subdomains (client portals,…

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Cookie Policy Templates, GDPR Requirements, and Compliance for Startup Websites

GDPR and state privacy laws require clear cookie consent mechanisms — not just a banner. This guide covers what a compliant cookie policy includes, consent management platforms, and enforcement realities for startups.

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Startup Central

FTC Endorsement Compliance for AI Fake Reviews (16 CFR Part 255): Startup Checklist

Startups are leaning harder than ever on social proof — creators, affiliates, UGC, and review flows — while the FTC is simultaneously tightening…

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Startup Central

Who This FTC Endorsement Guide Is For (and Why It Matters)

Influencer and affiliate marketing has become a default growth lever for startups" from micro-creators on TikTok to founder-led LinkedIn partnerships…

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Startup Central

FTC Endorsement Guidelines for Startups: Influencer Marketing, Reviews, and Compliance

The FTC’s Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) are the playbook for using testimonials, influencers, affiliates, and reviews without misleading customers.

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Startup Central

Why startup employment policies can’t wait until you hire HR

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Why startup employment policies can’t wait until you hire HR Early-stage startups move fast, run lean, and rely on trust. That’s exactly why many teams postpone basic employment policies — until a real issue hits: a harassment complaint

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Startup Central

Catering Contracts for Texas Startups: FTC Compliance, Reviews & Influencer Disclosures

FTC endorsement rules apply to startups of every size. This guide covers disclosure requirements for customer reviews, influencer partnerships, and social media marketing. Learn what triggers scrutiny, how to draft compliant agreements, and the penalties for violations.

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Digital Presence & Online Policies

FTC Endorsement Rules: What Every Startup Must Know

The FTC holds startups to the same endorsement standards as major brands. This guide covers required disclosures for paid reviews, influencer deals, and employee testimonials. Learn how to structure compliant campaigns and draft enforceable influencer agreements.

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Digital Presence & Online Policies

Digital Asset Estate Planning Checklist: How to Make Online Accounts Accessible After Death or Incapacity

Digital assets like email, cryptocurrency, social media, and cloud storage need estate planning too. This checklist covers how to inventory digital assets, grant legal access through powers of attorney, navigate platform policies, and prevent permanent account loss.

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Concepts in Tech for Lawyers

How to Set Up Law Firm Subdomains with Cloudflare and DigitalOcean

Running separate web properties for a law firm blog, client portal, or landing pages requires proper subdomain setup. This guide walks through DNS configuration with Cloudflare, DigitalOcean server setup, SSL certificates, and routing decisions for clean infrastructure.

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Digital Presence & Online Policies

How to Set Up a Subdomain for Your Law Firm Using Cloudflare and DigitalOcean

If you're a solo or small-firm lawyer who ended up owning the company website, a subdomain can cleanly separate a client portal, intake workflow, or knowledge base from your main site. A step-by-step walkthrough using Cloudflare and DigitalOcean.

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Digital Presence & Online Policies

Why Subdomains Matter for Modern Law Firms

A subdomain is a prefix added to your firm's domain—like portal.yourfirm.com—that points to a separate application. For law firms, subdomains enable client portals, knowledge bases, and internal tools without compromising your main site's security or branding.

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Startup Central

Trademark and Domain Strategy for Startups: A Complete Guide

Your brand name and domain are operational infrastructure, not an afterthought. This guide covers combined trademark and domain clearance, USPTO registration timing, defensive domain portfolios, and enforcement strategies that protect your startup's online identity.

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Digital Presence & Online Policies

Subdomains for Law Firms: Building Client Portals, AI Tools, and Internal Systems

A subdomain is a section of your firm's domain—like portal.yourfirm.com—that points to a separate application. This guide covers architecture patterns for hosting client portals, AI-powered tools, and internal systems while maintaining security and control.

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Why Annual Privacy Policy Updates Are Now a Board-Level Issue (Practical Guide)

State privacy laws change faster than most startups update their policies. Annual reviews now carry enforcement risk, and boards treat them as governance obligations. This guide covers what triggers an update and why leadership should own the process.

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Startup Central

The Startup Guide to Domain Name Trademarks: How to Pick, Clear, Register, and Defend Your Core Domains

Choosing a domain name without checking trademark availability is a costly startup mistake. This guide explains how domains and trademarks overlap, when a domain qualifies for protection, how to handle disputes, and the steps to secure your brand online.

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Digital Presence & Online Policies

Why FTC Endorsement Rules Matter for Startups

The FTC enforces endorsement and testimonial rules against companies of all sizes. Startups using influencer marketing or affiliate programs must comply with disclosure requirements or face fines. This guide covers what the rules require and how to build compliant practices.

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Startup Central

Loot Boxes & the Law: A Compliance Playbook for Gaming Startups

Loot boxes mix money, chance, and often minors, creating concentrated legal exposure. This playbook gives gaming founders a risk framework, jurisdictional red-flag map, product design safeguards, and a pre-launch compliance checklist to reduce legal risk.

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Startup Central

Understanding Social Media Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Startups and Businesses: The Crucial Role of Legal Expertise

Social media SLAs define the deliverables, response times, and metrics that keep marketing agencies accountable. Learn how startups can structure these agreements to protect brand reputation, set clear KPIs, and include remedies for underperformance with the help of legal counsel.

Understanding the Legal Complexities of Digital Marketing

Understanding the Legal Complexities of Digital Marketing

In today's rapidly evolving digital world, marketing has transformed from traditional advertising to a dynamic, technology-driven practice. With this transformation, however, comes a maze of legal issues that every digital marketer must navigate. From data privacy and consumer consent to copyright and emerging technologies, the legal landscape is

Understanding the Transactional and Legal Challenges of Virtual Data Rooms

Digital Presence & Online Policies

Understanding the Transactional and Legal Challenges of Virtual Data Rooms

Introduction Virtual Data Rooms have become a critical component in today's highly digital and legally complex business landscape. They provide a secure and efficient method for sharing sensitive documents during high-stakes transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, legal proceedings, and financial audits. However, as with any innovative technology,