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18 articles

employment law, non-competes, restrictive covenants, state complianceOctober 6, 2026

Virginia and Tennessee non-compete rules for 2026

Two states changed the non-compete playbook on the same day. See when severance, pay thresholds, and duration presumptions decide whether a covenant holds.

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employment law, california, repayment agreements, worker benefitsOctober 6, 2026

California stay-or-pay ban delayed by AB 1697

California employers get one more drafting cycle, but not a blank check. See how AB 1697 changes repayment clauses for bonuses, relocation, training, and PTO advances.

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legal templates, contracts, document automation, us lawSeptember 14, 2026

The problem with free legal templates

A free form can solve the blank-page problem, but not the fit problem. This article explains why jurisdiction, hidden gaps, and pricing clarity matter.

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landlord-tenant, security deposits, residential leases, state lawAugust 30, 2026

Security deposit clauses under new state laws

Security deposit fights increasingly turn on photos, itemization, and deadlines. New state laws can make old lease clauses unenforceable when deductions are challenged.

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employment law, non-competes, washington law, restrictive covenantsAugust 30, 2026

Washington's 2027 non-compete ban for employers

Washington's threshold-based non-compete rules are being replaced by a near-total ban. Older agreements, exit scripts, and equity forfeiture clauses all need a fresh look.

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family law, child support, washington, support worksheetsAugust 27, 2026

Washington child support table changes for 2026

For higher-income Washington families, the worksheet no longer stops at $12,000. See how the 2026 table changes support calculations and negotiations.

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employment law, artificial intelligence, employee handbook, hiringAugust 3, 2026

Illinois AI hiring rules and employee handbook updates

Illinois now treats AI-driven hiring decisions as civil rights matters. That shift can leave older handbooks, notices, and recruiting policies exposed.

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independent contractors, 1099 agreements, wage and hour, employment classificationJuly 31, 2026

How the 2026 DOL contractor proposal affects 1099 agreements

The DOL may change the federal contractor test again, but contracts still matter. See which 1099 clauses help, which do not, and why state law can change the result.

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estate planning, wills, estate tax, trustsJuly 31, 2026

How the $15 million estate tax exemption can break old wills

A decades-old formula clause can now send an entire estate into a bypass trust. See why the new federal exemption makes a fresh look at your will worth it.

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squatters, eviction, notice to quit, landlord-tenant lawJuly 23, 2026

Squatter removal laws: why the notice to quit matters

New state fast-track laws can help owners remove true squatters, but a weak notice trail can turn the case into a regular eviction. The line between trespasser and tenant matters.

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commercial leases, rent structure, cam charges, tenant riskJuly 18, 2026

Commercial lease rent structures and hidden costs

A cheap base rent can become an expensive lease once taxes, insurance, CAM, holdover rent, and guaranty language kick in. Know where the exposure hides.

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llc, corporations, operating agreements, shareholder agreementsJuly 18, 2026

LLC operating agreement vs. shareholders' agreement

Founders often confuse two ownership rulebooks. See why your entity type controls the document, the vocabulary, and the clauses that prevent disputes.

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safes, convertible notes, startup fundraising, cap tableJuly 18, 2026

SAFE vs. convertible note: what US founders should know

A SAFE and a convertible note both postpone valuation, but they do not create the same cap table or legal risk. See where the trade-offs matter before your priced round.

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estate planning, wills, digital assets, cryptocurrencyJuly 7, 2026

How to cover crypto and online accounts in your will

Your will may not unlock a Coinbase account, Gmail inbox, or hardware wallet unless it grants the right digital-asset authority. RUFADAA sets the rules.

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corporate transparency act, beneficial ownership, llc, complianceJuly 7, 2026

Corporate Transparency Act updates for LLC and corporate records

Federal BOI filings may be paused for domestic entities, but ownership records still matter. See what to keep in your LLC or corporate documents.

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employment law, offer letters, employment contracts, hiringJune 6, 2026

Offer letter vs. employment contract in the U.S.

A short hiring letter can turn into evidence of a contract. See where U.S. employers should draw the line between headline terms and binding promises.

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ndas, confidentiality, non-competes, trade secretsJune 6, 2026

NDA enforceability after the FTC non-compete rule

The FTC never banned ordinary NDAs, but overbroad confidentiality clauses can still behave like non-competes. This guide shows where U.S. courts draw the line.

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estate planning, power of attorney, health care proxy, state lawJune 6, 2026

How to choose the right power of attorney in the US

A power of attorney can solve problems before incapacity, travel, or a real estate closing makes them urgent. The hard part is matching the document to the job.

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