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Guides, Reviews & Commentary

Understanding Label Advances and Recoupment: What Recording Artists Actually Owe

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Many recording artists assume a label advance is just a bank loan they’ll have to pay back out of pocket. That misunderstanding — about advances, recoupment, and royalty bases — drives poor negotiation choices, unnecessary anxiety, and can leave artists

Startup Central

Startup Legal Playbook: Early Legal Moves to Protect IP, Data, and Brand for Sustainable Growth

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Tech and AI startups move fast — often faster than their contracts, IP paperwork, and compliance posture. The problem is that legal “shortcuts” (a contractor who never assigns code, a privacy policy that doesn’t match reality, a name you

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COPPA Compliance in 2025: A Practical Guide for Tech, EdTech, and Kids’ Apps

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is the core U.S. children’s privacy law for online services that are directed to children under 13 (or that knowingly collect personal information from kids under 13). It affects

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Why AI and Web3 Demand a Different Kind of Lawyer (Practical Guide)

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... This guide is for AI and Web3 founders, product leaders, startup in-house counsel, and tech-forward law firm partners who need legal advice that keeps up with how modern systems actually work. AI and Web3 products tend to ship into

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Guides, Reviews & Commentary

What Are Presumed Damages? Meaning, Examples, and How to Respond

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Presumed damages come up when the law allows a court to award meaningful money damages even if the plaintiff can’t prove an exact dollar amount of loss. That matters for startup founders, in-house counsel, product and marketing leaders,

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Startup Central

Indemnification Clauses Explained: How Indemnity Works in Contracts (With Examples)

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Why Indemnification Clauses Deserve Your Attention An indemnification (indemnity) clause is the part of a contract where one party agrees to cover certain losses and third-party claims the other party faces — often including attorneys’ fees, settlements, and judgments. In

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DAO Legal Structure Explained: Liability, Tokens, and DAO LLCs

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Why DAOs Matter and Why the Legal Piece Comes First This is a practical guide and checklist for startup founders, Web3 product leaders, and in-house counsel who keep hearing about DAOs and want to understand the real legal and

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Intellectual Property & Branding

Licensing Your Characters to Generative AI Platforms: A Legal & Governance Checklist for Studios and AI Companies

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The Disney-OpenAI moment — reported multi‑character licensing plus a major platform tie‑in — has shifted generative character work from niche experiments to mainstream product strategy. Fan prompts now generate high‑fidelity, on‑brand clips at scale; some will remain

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Technology, AI, & Digital Innovation Featured

Why Your Lawyer Must Actually Understand Technology (and What TRAIGA Gets Wrong)

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... AI statutes and model‑specific rules are not abstract exercises for policy wonks — they land on top of running products, data pipelines, and engineering roadmaps. When a law like TRAIGA defines an “AI system” in broadly textual terms, the

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Startup Central

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

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Many startups treat securing the .com as the finish line — then later discover a third party owns the matching trademark or a confusingly similar domain. That mismatch can force a costly rebrand, protracted disputes, or the loss of a

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Startup Central

Startup Offer Letter Templates with Equity: A Practical Guide for Founders and Counsel

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Early-stage startups rely on equity-heavy offers, yet many copy‑paste generic letters that don’t match their cap table, option plan, or legal risk profile. This short guide is for founders, recruiting leads, and in‑house or outsourced counsel

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Intellectual Property & Branding

Turn Trademark Protection into a Repeatable System and Quick‑start Checklist

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Introduction & At‑a‑glance Startup and tech brands are especially vulnerable to copycats, impersonators, and confusingly similar names across apps, marketplaces, and social platforms. This short guide is for founders, product leaders, and in‑house or outsourced counsel

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Fundraising & Financial Regulation

The “Friendly” Angel Term Sheet That Can Kill Your Next Round: A Legal Playbook for Clean Raises

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Intro You’re about to say yes to a “friendly” angel term sheet — the kind a mentor recommended — and only later discover one clause effectively blocks your next priced round or creates messy conversion math. That’s when friendly

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Startup Central

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

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Loot boxes (gacha, packs, crates) are a core monetization strategy for many free‑to‑play and live‑service games: they convert engagement into recurring revenue by selling randomized rewards. At the same time, mixing money, chance and players—often

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Intellectual Property & Branding

Texas Quick Facts: Publicity Rights at a Glance

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Core authorities. Tex. Prop. Code §§ 26.001–.015; Kimbrough v. Coca‑Cola/USA, 521 S.W.2d 719 (Tex. Civ. App. 1975); Henley v. Dillard Dep’t Stores, 46 F. Supp. 2d 587 (N.D. Tex. 1999); Doggett v.

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Data Science for Lawyers: Empowering Startups and Businesses with Informed Legal Strategies

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Introduction In today's digital era, industries across the board are embracing data science as a tool to enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and gain competitive advantages. The legal field is no exception. Through the integration of machine learning,

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Business Formation & Corporate Governance

Why Innovative Legal Counsel Matters in Today’s Tech Landscape

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The pace of innovation and the emergence of startups have transformed traditional business models and markets. This fast-moving environment demands legal guidance that can keep up with continuous change and complexity. Traditional legal approaches, often rigid and slow to

Navigating the Legal Landscape: The Critical Role of Lawyers in High-Tech and Deep-Tech Enterprises Leveraging Amazon AWS and Cloud Services

Navigating the Legal Landscape: The Critical Role of Lawyers in High-Tech and Deep-Tech Enterprises Leveraging Amazon AWS and Cloud Services

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The rapid evolution of technology, driven by innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data, has transformed industries worldwide. Among these, high-tech and deep-tech enterprises – companies that rely on cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges – are at the

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Fundraising & Financial Regulation

Understanding DFS Companies for Startups and Businesses: How Legal Expertise Can Empower Your Digital Financial Services Strategy

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Introduction In today's digital age, Digital Financial Services (DFS) companies are at the forefront of transforming the financial landscape. By harnessing innovative technology, these companies are enabling faster, more accessible, and cost-effective financial services. From mobile payments

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Intellectual Property & Branding

Open Source License Traps For SaaS Businesses

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Open source software underpins modern SaaS products, offering speed and cost savings. But without careful license management, SaaS teams face compliance and IP risks that can lead to legal disputes, financial penalties, and operational setbacks. This guide explores common

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Intellectual Property & Branding

Treaties Protecting IP Internationally

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... For startups, protecting intellectual property (IP) on an international scale is vital to securing competitive advantages, attracting investment, and expanding into new markets. Without adequate IP protection abroad, innovations and brand assets risk misappropriation or infringement, potentially undermining business

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Startup Central

How Recording Artists Don’t Pay Advances Back to the Label

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... In the ever-changing music industry, recording advances often seem like free money to artists—but the truth is more complex. For startups, music entrepreneurs, and entertainment attorneys, understanding how advances, royalties, and recoupment mechanics interact is crucial. This article

Trademark Infringement Risks in Digital Spaces: Legal and Technical Strategies for Tech Startups

Intellectual Property & Branding

Trademark Infringement Risks in Digital Spaces: Legal and Technical Strategies for Tech Startups

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Introduction In today's digital world, trademark infringement has become a formidable risk for technology startups. The rapid expansion of digital platforms not only facilitates global market reach but also opens the door for malicious actors to infringe,

Navigating Legal and Grid Challenges for Balcony Solar Panels in US Tech Startups

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Risk Management

Navigating Legal and Grid Challenges for Balcony Solar Panels in US Tech Startups

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Introduction to Balcony Solar Panels in the U.S.: Emerging Legal and Grid Challenges Balcony-mounted solar panels have grown in popularity around the world, particularly in countries like Germany, where the concept of Balkonkraftwerke has taken off among urban

Delaware SB 21 and Its Implications for Tech Startups

Business Formation & Corporate Governance

Delaware SB 21 and Its Implications for Tech Startups

Table of contents Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Introduction to Delaware SB 21 and Its Implications for Tech Startups Delaware has long been the corporate home for many of the world’s leading companies. With its sophisticated legal framework, Delaware has earned a reputation as the premier