Table of Contents:Part I: Laying the Foundation1. Introduction: Why Startup Law Matters in the Digital Age2. First Steps: Business Structures and What They Mean3. Raising Capital: Angels, VCs, and Legal PitfallsPart II: Intellectual Property1. Intellectual Property 101: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights2. Open Source and Licenses: What You Need to Know3. Non-Disclosure Agreements: Protecting Your IdeasPart III: Employment and Operations1. Hiring Right: Contracts, Equity, and Non-Competes2. Operational Compliance: Staying on the Right Side of the Law3. Remote Work and Legal Jurisdiction: The New NormalPart IV: Growth and Expansion1. Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal Aspects of Scaling Up or Selling Out2. Going Global: International Laws and Regulations3. Data Privacy: GDPR, CCPA, and BeyondPart V: When Things Don't Go as Planned1. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: What to Do When Trouble Arises2. Bankruptcy and Exit Strategies: The Last ResortPart VI: Futureproofing1. Emerging Legal Issues: Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Law2. Concluding Remarks: Building a Legally Resilient Startup