Many of the traditional legal issues faced by technology startups also apply to artificial intelligence startups. Although there are some unique challenges related to model-context-protocol developers and startup companies, the foundational requirements remain largely the same. These include establishing the appropriate corporate structure, identifying and protecting intellectual property, creating contracts for contractors, founders, and employees,…

Power, Paychecks, and Pressure 
The amateur era is over. With the NCAA’s $2.8 billion settlement now approved, student-athletes are no longer playing only for scholarships. Real money is on the table, and so are real legal consequences. 
This shift isn’t just about opportunity. It’s about risk. Athletes are signing contracts that look more like…

The pace of AI innovation is staggering. But with that growth comes a rising tide of litigation, often extending far beyond the usual copyright disputes. Today, AI companies face legal challenges in areas that strike at the core of how their systems collect data, make decisions, and impact people’s lives. 
From biometric privacy violations to…

AI doesn’t run on magic. It runs on data. 
If you’re building models, integrating with OpenAI, or launching a SaaS product that processes user input—you’re relying on data to power your technology, shape your outputs, and train your systems. Here’s the risk: if your AI system is trained on data you don’t own—or can’t legally…

The rapid advancement of AI-generated avatars, commonly referred to as “AI twins” is transforming how businesses delegate tasks, interact with customers, and scale their brand. A founder can now deploy a digital version of themselves to attend meetings, pitch investors, or onboard users without ever hitting “join” on a Zoom call. Enterprise teams are experimenting…

New and emerging technology is always exciting and interesting to learn. Traverse Legal’s attorneys have always prided themselves on understanding the underlying technology for emerging industries such as blockchain and crypto. As importantly, the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has created an entirely new category of legal work. Crypto law is not…

AI startups face a unique paradox: while innovation can happen overnight, legal clarity often takes months—and not getting it right can cost you everything. Whether you’re building proprietary LLM infrastructure, training models on licensed datasets, or deploying AI-driven tools for end users, the stakes are high. Legal mistakes in the early days may not show…