Explainers

Plain-English legal explainers for founders

What a legal process or provider category actually is, how it works, and the questions worth asking before you buy.

• [Explainer

  What You Need to Replace to Replace Your Pulley

  Pulley is shutting down. Here are the components of a working cap table, what to replicate when you leave Pulley, and how a document-driven provider such as Story.law handles each piece.

  Updated October 7, 2026](https://startuplegalguru.com/explainers/what-to-replace-when-you-replace-pulley)

• [Explainer

  What Founders Should Know About Litigation

  A plain-English walkthrough of the U.S. civil litigation lifecycle for startup founders — from demand letter through discovery, motions, settlement, and trial — so you know what stage you’re in and how to evaluate a litigation provider.

  Updated July 23, 2026](https://startuplegalguru.com/explainers/litigation-for-founders)

• [Explainer

  How Much Do Startup Lawyers Cost in 2026? Pricing by BigLaw, Boutique, and Subscription Tier

  How much do startup lawyers cost in 2026? BigLaw hourly rates, boutique flat fees, and subscription pricing compared across 12 firms.

  Updated August 13, 2026](https://startuplegalguru.com/explainers/startup-lawyer-pricing-2026)

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