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Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

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Startup Central

Open Source Vendor Contract Management for Startups and Businesses

Open Source Vendor Contract Management for Startups and Businesses: How a Lawyer Can Help Introduction In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, effective contract management is not just a matter of administrative diligence—it is a strategic necessity. Whether you are a startup striving for agility or an

Business team and lawyer reviewing government vendor pay contracts around a table.

Startup Central

Understanding Vendor Pay Government Contracts for Startups and Businesses

Understanding Vendor Pay Government Contracts for Startups and Businesses: How a Lawyer Can Help Government contracts can open up significant revenue opportunities for startups and established businesses alike. In particular, vendor pay government contracts have attracted attention because of their direct payment models, performance-based payment structures, and strict compliance requirements.

Executives reviewing equity charts and performance metrics with legal documents in modern office.

Startup Central

Leveraging Private Equity Compensation and Points for Executives: Strategies, Trends, and Legal Insights

Leveraging Private Equity Compensation and Points for Executives: Strategies, Trends, and Legal Insights Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, innovative compensation strategies have become essential tools for startups and established enterprises alike. Companies are increasingly turning to private equity compensation and points-based systems to align the interests of executives

Businesswoman reviews equity compensation and FLSA compliance documents in a modern office setting

Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Navigating FLSA Compliance and Executive Equity Compensation: A Legal Perspective for Startups and Businesses

Navigating FLSA Compliance and Executive Equity Compensation: A Legal Perspective for Startups and Businesses In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, startups and established companies are increasingly turning to innovative compensation strategies to attract and retain top leadership talent. One such strategy is executive equity compensation, which aligns

Startup founder and lawyer reviewing a digital cap table in a modern office setting.

Startup Central

Startup Cap Tables for Startups and Businesses: Legal Insights and the Essential Role of Lawyers

Startup Cap Tables for Startups and Businesses: Legal Insights and the Essential Role of Lawyers In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving startup ecosystem, the way equity is managed can make or break a company. A meticulously maintained cap table not only details the ownership structure of a business but also serves

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Tech Law in the Lone Star State: How an Austin Technology Lawyer Empowers Startups and Businesses

Austin has earned its reputation as a breeding ground for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Nestled in the heart of Texas, this vibrant city is not only a booming tech hub but also a place where creativity, risk-taking, and solid legal foundations go hand in hand. With the skyrocketing growth

Aligned AI for Startups: Navigating Business Opportunities with Legal Expertise

Aligned AI for Startups: Navigating Business Opportunities with Legal Expertise

Introduction The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) presents exciting opportunities for startups, yet it also brings significant challenges—especially when it comes to ensuring that these systems align with a company’s values and ethics. Aligned AI is the process of directing AI systems to act in accordance with

[COMMENTARY] Capriglione's Texas Responsible AI Governance Act — Actually, Pretty Good

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[COMMENTARY] Capriglione's Texas Responsible AI Governance Act — Actually, Pretty Good

If you've been following AI closely, you'll have noticed that there are almost as many misses as there are swings in the regulatory space. The whack-a-mole practice of sifting through self-proclaimed AI experts and the real deal is exhausting and contributes heavily to misguided policies and

How to Set Up a Subdomain Using Cloudflare and a Digital Ocean Droplet for Lawyers

Guides, Reviews & Commentary

How to Set Up a Subdomain Using Cloudflare and a Digital Ocean Droplet for Lawyers

Introduction Setting up a subdomain can enhance your website’s organization and enable your legal practice to better serve clients. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps necessary to create a subdomain using Cloudflare and a Digital Ocean Droplet. This process is presented in simple terms, so

Proposed Legislation: the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024

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Proposed Legislation: the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024

AI and Copyright are all over legal news right now and it seems that everyone is waiting to find out how the law will adapt to generative AI. It's no surprise that Congress has taken note and that new legislation has been proposed to confront the issue, especially

Breaking Down the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk Management

Breaking Down the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO) was issued by the White House on October 30, 2023, establishing a comprehensive framework for the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. It highlights AI's potential for

Train your law firm employees in security principles

Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Train your law firm employees in security principles

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the need for law firm employees to train in security principles becomes more vital. Unfortunately, many law firms do not provide employees with the training to protect themselves and their firm's information. Here are four tips on how to train law firm

Building a culture of cybersecurity for your firm

Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Building a culture of cybersecurity for your firm

Designing and building cybersecurity workplace culture When it comes to security, most organizations focus on the technical aspects of keeping their data and systems safe. But there’s another important element to consider: workplace culture. A positive workplace culture around security can help law firm employees feel empowered to do

What are the consequences of a breach for your firm?

Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

What are the consequences of a breach for your firm?

A cyber breach can have a number of consequences for a firm, both tangible and intangible. The most obvious consequence is the financial cost of the breach itself, which can include the cost of repairing any damage, paying for any new security measures, and compensating any clients whose data has

Types of cyber attacks a law firm might face

Policy, Compliance & Cybersecurity

Types of cyber attacks a law firm might face

In today’s interconnected world, a cyber attack can come in many different forms. Believe it or not, a solo or small firm practitioner is pretty likely to face some sort of intrusion or attempted intrusion in any given year. Not all attacks are being conducted by some hooded figure

Cooperative Legal Tech

Legal Tech & Automation

Cooperative Legal Tech

That's why I'm starting a new collaborative project. I'm temporarily calling it the Shalalaw EXP, short for experiment and experience. I had planned what kind of blockchain project I would pursue, what governance would look like, and who I would bring on the projects.