Who operates Federal Weekly?
Federal Weekly is operated by Hidaku LLC, a California limited liability company. It is not operated by or affiliated with any law firm, trade association, chamber of commerce, advocacy organization, government agency, or political party.
It was founded in 2026. The masthead lists who is responsible for what.
How is it funded?
Federal Weekly publishes labeled promotional placements for Rehost. Federal Weekly and Rehost are both operated by Hidaku LLC, so these are affiliated sponsor messages rather than advertising purchased by an unrelated company. Rehost does not commission articles, select topics, review coverage before publication, or receive favorable coverage in exchange for placement.
What commercial relationships exist?
- Rehost and Federal Weekly share an operator, Hidaku LLC. Rehost sells websites, apps, and software services related to some of the operational problems this publication covers. That relationship is disclosed on every Rehost placement and does not change Federal Weekly's sourcing, corrections, or editorial standards.
Why publish this at all?
Because we report on rules that carry real financial consequences, and a reader deserves to know whether anyone stands to gain from how we describe them. Much of the free writing on California compliance is produced by firms that sell services to fix the problems they are describing. That is not disqualifying, but it is worth knowing, and the same standard should apply to us.
How do I ask about this?
Email alex@buildifyhq.com. Questions about funding get a straight answer.