May 2026

Alimony law reform across 11 states

The Long-Term Alimony Laws Quietly Rewritten in 11 States

Divorce & Family Law, Legal Rights & Legislation, Marriage & Relationships, Personal Finance, Women's Financial Issues /

Eleven states have quietly rewritten their long-term alimony laws in recent years, often limiting or eliminating permanent support and replacing it with time-based guidelines. These reforms can change how long payments last, how amounts are calculated, and when support can be modified or terminated. This article explains which states updated their statutes, what the new […]

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Divorce questions ChatGPT gets wrong

The Divorce Questions ChatGPT Keeps Getting Wrong

Artificial Intelligence & Technology, Child Custody & Parenting, Divorce & Family Law, Legal Advice & Rights, Personal Finance & Asset Division /

ChatGPT often gets key divorce basics wrong—especially on state-specific issues like property division, custody standards, and filing requirements. Because divorce law varies sharply by jurisdiction and facts, confident-sounding answers can mislead you and create costly mistakes. This article flags the most common errors, explains what the law generally requires, and shows how to verify guidance

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Probation Violations – The 5 Mistakes That Get People Sent Back

Court Procedures, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Legal Compliance, Probation and Parole /

A probation violation can send you back to jail immediately, often with no new criminal conviction required. Most revocations stem from avoidable missteps like missed check-ins, failed drug tests, unpaid fees, new arrests, or breaking special conditions. This article explains the five most common mistakes that trigger probation violations, how the process works, and what

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Worker filing both compensation and injury claims

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury – Can You File Both?

Employee Rights, Legal Advice, Personal Injury Law, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety /

In many cases, you can pursue workers’ compensation and a personal injury claim for the same workplace injury, but only when someone other than your employer (a “third party”) is legally responsible. Workers’ comp generally covers medical care and partial wage loss without proving fault, while personal injury can add damages like full lost income

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Tornado Cash sanctions legal ruling update

Tornado Cash, Sanctions, and You – What the Latest Ruling Changed

Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance, Financial Regulation, Legal Affairs /

A federal court ruling has narrowed the scope of U.S. sanctions as applied to Tornado Cash by distinguishing between immutable smart contracts and sanctionable persons or entities. This change affects how developers, users, and intermediaries assess OFAC compliance when interacting with decentralized protocols. This article explains what the court held, what conduct may still trigger

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Teenager holding a protest sign in court

How Federal Judges Are Splitting on the First Amendment Rights of Teenagers

Civil Liberties and Constitutional Law, Education Policy and Student Rights, Social Media and Technology Law, Supreme Court and Federal Courts, Youth and Adolescent Issues /

Federal judges are split, with at least two federal circuits applying different standards for when schools can punish teenagers’ speech. Some rulings extend strong First Amendment protection to off-campus and online speech, while others defer more to school safety and disruption concerns. This article explains the key cases driving the divide and what it means

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Tenant reading New York rent stabilization law

The New York Rent Stabilization Law That Every Tenant Is Misreading

Apartment Leasing, Landlord Tenant Law, New York City Housing, Rent Regulation, Tenant Rights /

Most New York rent-stabilized tenants misread the Rent Stabilization Law by assuming any steep rent increase, lease change, or “deregulation” notice is automatically legal—or automatically illegal—without checking the specific statutory rules and DHCR guidance. In practice, the outcome turns on details like the apartment’s registration history, renewal requirements, allowable increases, and properly served notices. This

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Contraceptive pills and birth control options

Contraceptive Access After Dobbs — What’s Actually at Risk

Healthcare Policy, Legal Affairs, Political Issues, Reproductive Rights, Women's Health /

Dobbs did not ban contraception—no federal law changed in June 2022 when Roe was overturned. But the decision’s reasoning has fueled state efforts and litigation that could restrict certain methods, especially emergency contraception and IUDs tied to “personhood” arguments. This article explains what’s actually at risk, where, and how to protect access. The Dobbs Decision

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Fake invoice fraud targeting small businesses

Fake Invoice Fraud – Why Small Businesses Are the Prime Target

Business Fraud Prevention, Consumer Protection and Legal Compliance, Cybersecurity and Scam Awareness, Invoice Management, Small Business Finance /

Fake invoice fraud causes U.S. businesses to lose billions each year by tricking staff into paying realistic-looking invoices. Small businesses are prime targets because they have lean accounting controls and time-pressured payment workflows. This article explains how the scam works, why it succeeds, warning signs, and prevention steps. What Is Fake Invoice Fraud? Fake invoice

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Three New States Just Passed Sweeping Privacy Laws — Are Your Favorite Apps Complying?

Consumer Rights & Advocacy, Digital Security & Online Safety, Legislation & Policy, Privacy & Data Protection, Technology & Apps /

Three new states passed sweeping consumer privacy laws in 2024, expanding opt-out, access, deletion, and correction rights for residents. App and platform compliance varies, and businesses may need updated notices, data practices, and vendor contracts to meet state requirements. This article explains what the new laws require, how to spot noncompliance, and what users can

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