215. 2026 So Far - Where I’ve Been, What I’m Building, and Legal Q&As

It’s been a minute… and today’s episode is a full CEO check-in. The real, behind-the-scenes kind.

In this conversation, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I stepped back from weekly podcasting, what’s actually happening inside The Legal Paige and Griffith Suazo Law, and the honest story of building Retainly from the ground up. I’m also sharing the legal trends I’m seeing unfold in 2026, from AI contract risks, to rising refund demands and chargebacks that are getting more aggressive by the month, to ADA compliance on websites, to cookie pop up lawsuits, and more.

And yes… we’re ending with a rapid-fire legal Q&A straight from our community, because your real-life questions are always the best part.

This episode officially kicks off 2026 for The Legally Legit Podcast. For this season, I’m shifting to one intentional CEO check-in per month. Something grounded, sustainable for me, and focused on what’s actually happening in my businesses and in the legal landscape right now.

If something needs its own spotlight or something juicy pops up that we need to unpack, I’ll absolutely drop in a focused episode or a bite-size legal breakdown when it makes sense.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why I paused weekly podcasting and what changed behind the scenes
• What’s really happening inside TLP, Griffith Suazo Law, and Retainly
• The biggest legal trends I’m watching in 2026
• How to handle refund pressure and rising chargebacks
• How to handle website accessibility & cookie pop ups
• Rapid-fire answers to your most common contract questions

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Retainly Waitlist – Contract + invoicing platform built for small business owners, https://app.getretainly.com/wait-list
• Website Terms & Conditions + Privacy Policy - Shop Here
• Privacy of Images Clause - Shop Here
• Model Release Form - Shop Here
• Chargebacks Clause - Shop Here
• Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement - Shop Here
• Non-Disclosure Agreement - Shop Here

Links and Resources:

Need 1:1 legal support for your business? https://griffithsuazolaw.com/

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: https://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources: https://thelegalpaige.com/

Follow me on Instagram: instragram.com/thelegalpaige