May 2026

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Can You Be Arrested for Something You Posted 10 Years Ago?

Yes—police can arrest you for an online post from 10 years ago if it constitutes a crime and the statute of limitations hasn’t expired (often 1–10+ years, depending on the charge/state). Some offenses have longer limits or none at all, and “continuing” conduct can extend timing. This article explains how limitations, exceptions, and evidence affect […]

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Why Your Arbitration Clause May Not Cover Sexual Assault Claims Anymore

Since March 3, 2022, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act lets victims choose court over mandatory arbitration. Employers can’t force arbitration or class-action waivers for covered claims, even if a contract says otherwise. This article explains what arbitration clauses are, what claims are covered, and what to do next. What

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Why Your State Bar May Soon Require ‘AI CLE’ — and What It Covers

More state bars are moving toward requiring at least 1 hour of AI-focused CLE to address lawyer competence and ethics with AI tools. As AI becomes routine in research, drafting, eDiscovery, and client communications, regulators want training on risks like confidentiality, bias, and supervision. This article explains what “AI CLE” covers, who may be affected,

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The Discord Moderator Who Got Personally Liable — The Case Changing Server Rules

A Discord moderator can be held personally liable if they materially contribute to illegal conduct or knowingly enable harmful activity. Courts increasingly examine what moderators knew, what actions they took, and how server rules were enforced. This article explains the case driving the shift and the practical rule changes communities should adopt. When a Discord

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The New AI Surveillance Tools Police Are Using — And What You Can Refuse

Police now use at least 5 major AI surveillance tools—facial recognition, ALPR/license-plate readers, predictive policing, social media monitoring, and cell-site simulators—to identify and track people. Many uses require a warrant or your consent, and you can refuse searches, questioning, and phone unlocks in most situations. This article explains the tech, your constitutional rights, and practical

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Fraudulent Charities – The Quick IRS Search That Tells You Before You Donate

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search can confirm a charity’s 501(c)(3) status in under a minute. If it’s missing, revoked, or doesn’t match the name/EIN, treat it as a red flag and don’t donate. This article explains the quick IRS check plus other warning signs and safer ways to give. Why Charity Fraud Is More Common

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Common Questions About Crime Control Model Answered

The crime control model prioritizes swift arrests and convictions by emphasizing efficiency and public safety over extensive procedural safeguards. It assumes most suspects are factually guilty and relies heavily on police investigation and prosecutorial screening to move cases quickly through the system. This article answers common questions about how the crime control model works, how

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If an AI Helped You Draft Your Divorce Petition, Can Your Spouse Read Every Word?

Usually no—your spouse can’t automatically read every draft your AI tool generated; discovery typically reaches what you retained and relied on, not every intermediate prompt or unused version. But AI chats, uploads, and draft histories may be discoverable if they’re relevant, shared with third parties, or not protected by attorney-client privilege or work-product rules. This

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Lawyer sanctioned for AI-generated fake citation

How One Lawyer Got Sanctioned for a Fake Case Citation He Never Wrote

A lawyer can be sanctioned—even disbarred—for filing a brief that cites a fake case, even if he claims he didn’t write the citation. Courts treat attorneys as responsible for verifying every authority submitted under their name, and they increasingly scrutinize AI‑generated or copied citations. This article explains how the sanction happened, what rules were violated,

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State AI bills surge in first 30 days of 2026

The Shocking Number of State AI Bills Introduced in the First 30 Days of 2026

In the first 30 days of 2026, state lawmakers introduced a record-breaking wave of AI-related bills across the U.S., signaling an aggressive shift toward regulating artificial intelligence at the state level. The surge reflects growing urgency around AI privacy, bias, safety, and accountability—and increases compliance risk for companies operating nationwide. This article breaks down the

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