Jack Gilbert

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Airbnb Hosts, Your State Just Changed the Rules on You — Again

May 2, 2026

Many states now require Airbnb hosts to register, collect and remit lodging taxes, and comply with new local licensing and safety rules, with penalties that...

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Divorce Financial Planning Family Law Military Benefits and Entitlements Military Divorce Veterans Affairs

The Military Divorce 10/10 Rule Every Spouse Should Know

May 2, 2026

The military divorce 10/10 rule lets a former spouse receive direct payments of a service member’s retired pay from DFAS only if the marriage lasted...

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Artificial Intelligence Digital Wellness Healthcare Regulation Mental Health Technology Law & Policy

The AI Therapy Ban – What 12 States Just Made Illegal

May 2, 2026

Twelve U.S. states have now made certain forms of AI-driven “therapy” illegal, restricting chatbots and other automated tools from providing mental health treatment or presenting...

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Digital Rights Internet Culture Privacy & Security Social Media Technology

Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon – Which One Actually Protects Your Speech?

May 2, 2026

None of Threads, Bluesky, or Mastodon guarantees U.S.-style free speech—each platform can legally moderate, remove, or de-rank content under its own rules. The key difference...

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Why the Florida Immigrant Work Permit Law Was Just Struck Down

May 2, 2026

A federal judge has blocked Florida’s 2023 “Immigrant Work Permit” law (SB 1718) from being enforced. The ruling halts provisions that would have imposed new...

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Cannabis Legislation Drug Policy Employment Law Workers Rights Workplace Policy

Drug-Free Workplace Laws vs. State Legalization — Who Wins?

May 1, 2026

Federal drug-free workplace rules can still require testing and discipline even in states that have legalized marijuana, especially for DOT-regulated or federal contractor employers. However,...

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Child Custody Co-Parenting Divorce Family Law Legal Advice

The 5 Text Messages That Can Cost You Custody

May 1, 2026

Five types of texts can cost you custody: threats, abusive insults, harassment, admissions of substance use, and messages that undermine the other parent. Judges treat...

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Why Engagement Rings Are Sometimes Returnable — and Sometimes Not

May 1, 2026

In most states, an engagement ring is treated as a conditional gift, so it must be returned if the wedding does not happen. A few...

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Child Custody Divorce Family Law Legal Advice Parenting

The Custody Evaluator’s Secret Checklist — Parents Are Being Graded On These 12 Things

May 1, 2026

Custody evaluators commonly assess 12 key factors when recommending parenting time and decision-making, from stability and parenting skills to co-parenting and credibility. Knowing what’s scored...

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The Mass Tort Round-Up – Which Product Cases You Can Still Join

May 1, 2026

Many active mass tort product cases are still open to new claimants, but eligibility often depends on filing deadlines, diagnosis timing, and proof of product...

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How to Get a Marijuana Conviction Expunged — State by State

May 1, 2026

Marijuana expungement is possible in many states, but eligibility depends on your state’s laws, the offense level, and whether you’ve completed all sentencing requirements. Some...

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Artificial Intelligence Court Procedures & Regulations Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Legal Technology Trends Technology & Law

Why Judges Are Now Asking ‘Did You Use ChatGPT?’ Under Oath

May 1, 2026

Judges are asking “Did you use ChatGPT?” under oath because some courts now require AI-use disclosures and sanctions have followed filings with fabricated case citations....

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