A motion for reconsideration after a California Court of Appeal’s summary denial of a writ petition generally must be filed within 15 days of the denial. Summary denials are common in writ practice, and the procedural window to seek further review is short and rule-driven. This article explains when reconsideration is available, what to file, […]
Texas generally gives you 2 years to file a bicycle accident injury claim, and a failure-to-yield crash in a dedicated Austin bike lane often creates strong liability evidence. In Austin, these collisions commonly happen at driveways, right turns, and intersections where drivers cross marked lanes. This article explains what to do, what evidence matters, how
Personal injury firms can build a compliant TikTok brand in 2026 by using a documented review process, clear disclaimers, and content that avoids unverifiable results—three steps that directly reduce ABA Model Rule 7.1 risk. TikTok’s short-form “edutainment” format makes it easy to drift into misleading comparisons or implied guarantees. This article explains a TikTok branding
Dallas-Fort Worth has 7+ million residents and one of the most competitive legal markets in Texas, so a distinctive brand is a measurable growth lever. But in Texas, branding is also “lawyer advertising,” and must comply with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and State Bar filing requirements. This guide shows Dallas-Fort Worth firms
Florida businesses can often recover money from an unauthorized ACH debit if they notify their bank promptly—typically within 60 days of the statement showing the transfer, and sometimes within 24–48 hours under bank agreements. Unauthorized ACH fraud often stems from compromised credentials, vendor impersonation, or payroll/wire diversion. This article explains Florida-specific recovery steps, key legal
In Los Angeles, you can challenge a contingency fee if it’s unconscionable or calculated incorrectly—especially when medical liens and costs shrink your net recovery. This often happens when lawyers take a percentage from the “gross” settlement without clearly disclosing how liens, costs, and reductions affect your payout. This article explains California rules, common lien scenarios,
Partners at mid-sized and large firms routinely write down 5–15% of billable time, often due to weak first drafts and misaligned delegation. A drafting leverage playbook reduces write-downs by standardizing precedent selection, instructions, and review checkpoints so work arrives decision-ready. This article explains a practical framework to redesign the drafting chain and capture more realized
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California’s SB 553 requires most California employers—including law firms—to implement a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) and maintain a related violent incident log by July 1, 2024, with ongoing training and recordkeeping in 2026. In 2026, Cal/OSHA enforcement risk is practical and immediate for firms with front-desk operations, client intake, and contentious matters. This
California’s Franchise Tax Board can assess California income tax on remote founders it deems “residents,” and audits often reach back 4 years (longer if no return is filed). Remote work, frequent travel, and keeping a California home can create audit triggers even after a move. This guide explains a step-by-step strategy to prepare, respond, document
A Florida court can modify alimony after retirement if you prove a substantial, material, involuntary, and permanent change in circumstances under § 61.14, Florida Statutes. Retirement often changes cash flow, but judges scrutinize whether it was reasonable and how it affects both parties’ needs and ability to pay. This article explains what “income” counts after
