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Legal Info Assistant

Answers general questions about starting and running a business in the US — formation, contracts, compliance, and employment basics. Informational only, not legal advice.

What It Answers

Legal questions founders ask most.

Legal Info Assistant covers the common legal questions that come up when starting a US business — using your business type and state to give relevant answers. It will tell you when something needs a licensed attorney.

Business formation
LLC vs sole proprietor vs S-corp — tradeoffs on cost, liability, and taxes
Service contracts
What to include in a basic client or vendor contract and why each clause matters
NDAs and confidentiality
What a standard NDA covers and when you need one before sharing business details
Compliance requirements
What permits, registrations, and rules apply to your business type and state
IP basics
Trademark, copyright, and trade secret distinctions for small business owners
Example Prompts

See the kinds of answers you get.

Ask

I'm a freelance designer signing contracts in the $5K–$20K range with business clients. Help me understand whether an LLC or sole proprietorship fits my situation.

Get

Shares general information on how the two business structures compare for a freelancer working at this contract range with business clients. Covers liability separation, tax treatment, vendor onboarding expectations, and considerations specific to design work such as IP handoffs and revision disputes. Notes that this is general information only and a licensed attorney or CPA can speak to a specific situation.

Ask

What should a basic service contract include?

Get

Lists the standard sections: parties, scope of work, deliverables, timeline, payment terms, revisions and change orders, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, termination, and governing law. Flags state-specific requirements where relevant.

Limitations

When to consult a professional.

Many legal matters require a licensed attorney — including contract disputes, lawsuits, intellectual property registration, employment terminations, regulated industries, real estate transactions, and any situation with meaningful liability exposure. The Assistant flags when a question calls for professional legal counsel rather than general information.

Disclaimer. Legal Info Assistant provides general information only. It is not a licensed attorney and does not provide legal advice. Nothing on this page or in the platform creates an attorney-client relationship. For legal matters, consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Frequently asked questions

No. Legal Info Assistant provides general information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For binding legal decisions, always consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Yes. It surfaces general information relevant to your state — formation rules, permit requirements, employment law differences — and flags when a question calls for a local attorney familiar with your jurisdiction.

Yes. All six Assistants are included in the $20 per month or $200 per year BossWorks subscription. No add-ons required.

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