July, 2026 - Attorneys.Media - Legal Expert Interviews & Trusted Advice

How to Trademark a Law Firm Name, Logo, and Slogan in the U.S. (USPTO Step-by-Step)

Brand Strategy & Identity / Jack Gilbert

Trademarking a law firm’s name, logo, or slogan in the U.S. typically costs $250–$350 per class per mark in USPTO filing fees (plus legal fees if you hire counsel). For law firms, federal registration can strengthen brand protection across states and help stop confusingly similar firms, ads, and domains. This guide walks attorneys through a […]

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How to Challenge a Bank’s “Authorized” Zelle Transfer Decision Under Regulation E in California

Banking/Finance/Securities / Jack Gilbert

Californians can challenge a bank’s “authorized” Zelle determination by invoking the federal error-resolution and liability rules in Regulation E (12 C.F.R. Part 1005), often within 60 days of the bank statement showing the transfer. Zelle disputes frequently turn on whether the transaction was truly “authorized” and whether the bank performed a compliant investigation. This article

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How to Prove AI-Generated Deepfake Evidence Is Inadmissible Under the Federal Rules of Evidence (2026)

Artificial Intelligence Rights / Jack Gilbert

Courts can exclude AI deepfakes under at least 5 core Federal Rules of Evidence—401/402, 403, 901, 702, and 802—when authenticity, reliability, or prejudice can’t be cured. As synthetic media gets easier to create, litigators must be ready to attack manipulated audio, video, images, and “AI transcripts” before they shape the factfinder’s view. This article explains

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How to Challenge a Voter Registration Purge in Georgia: Legal Steps, Deadlines, and Evidence Explained

American Democracy / Jack Gilbert

Georgia voters typically have **30 days** to challenge a registration cancellation after notice is mailed, and missing that window can force a new registration. Georgia’s voter list maintenance process can remove eligible voters due to address changes, nonvoting, or data-matching errors. This article explains the legal bases to challenge a purge in Georgia, step-by-step procedures,

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How to Obtain and Use Traffic Camera Footage After a Car Accident in Houston, Texas

Accident Investigation / Jack Gilbert

In Houston, traffic camera footage is often retained for as little as 30 days (and sometimes less), so acting quickly after a crash can determine whether the video still exists. Footage may come from TxDOT, the City of Houston, METRO, toll agencies, private businesses, or nearby homeowners—not just “police cameras.” This article explains where to

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How to Challenge a Bank Account Freeze in New York After a Judgment (CPLR 5222-A)

Banking Rights / Jack Gilbert

A New York bank account restraint can be challenged fast—CPLR 5222-A gives many debtors a formal exemption process with strict deadlines (often requiring action within 20 days of receiving the forms). Account freezes commonly follow money judgments, but exempt funds like Social Security and certain wages may still be protected. This article explains how CPLR

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How to Draft AI Vendor Contracts in California: Key Clauses for Data Privacy, IP Ownership, and Model Liability

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology / Jack Gilbert

California AI vendor deals should include at least 10 core contract clauses covering privacy, IP, security, and model risk allocation. California’s CCPA/CPRA rules, biometric and consumer-protection laws, and fast-moving AI guidance make “standard SaaS terms” inadequate for AI procurement. This article outlines the key provisions, drafting tips, and sample clause concepts attorneys should use when

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How Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Increases Your Chances of Success in New Mexico

Automobile Accident Law, Personal Injury Law, Workers’ Compensation Law / Jack Gilbert

Hiring a personal injury attorney can significantly increase your chances of winning fair compensation in New Mexico by preserving evidence, meeting strict filing deadlines, and negotiating from a position of strength. Insurance companies often minimize payouts, and a lawyer helps accurately value damages like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This article explains

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How to Respond to an AI-Generated Deepfake Video Used as Evidence in a California Civil Lawsuit

AI and the Law / Jack Gilbert

A suspected deepfake video can be excluded or sharply limited in a California civil case by timely evidentiary objections, targeted discovery, and expert authentication challenges under the Evidence Code. Deepfakes raise unique risks of fabrication, altered metadata, and misleading “reality cues” that can sway juries if not addressed early. This article explains a step-by-step California

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How to Challenge an AI Hiring Tool in New York City Under Local Law 144 and Anti-Discrimination Rules

Artificial Intelligence Rights / Jack Gilbert

New York City Local Law 144 requires employers using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to conduct an annual “bias audit” and publish key audit details before using the tool on NYC applicants. In practice, many employers still deploy AI screening systems that can disadvantage protected groups or violate notice rules. This article explains how to

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July 2026