Jack Gilbert

Car Accidents Insurance Coverage Legal Advice Personal Injury Rideshare Accidents

Rideshare Accidents – Which Policy Pays — Yours, Theirs, or the Company’s?

May 1, 2026

In a rideshare accident, the paying policy depends on the driver’s app status: offline = driver’s personal insurance; waiting/available = contingent coverage; on-trip = Uber/Lyft...

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Emergency Response Insurance Guidance Legal Advice Personal Injury Traffic & Road Safety

The Hit-and-Run Playbook – What to Do in the First 24 Hours

May 1, 2026

In the first 24 hours after a hit-and-run, take 7 key actions: get medical care, call police, document the scene, identify witnesses, preserve evidence, notify...

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Consumer Protection Financial & Settlement Advice Insurance Claims Legal Rights & Protection Personal Injury Law

How to Handle an Insurance Adjuster’s First Call (Without Losing Your Case)

May 1, 2026

Don’t give a recorded statement or accept a settlement on the first call—get the adjuster’s name/claim number and request all questions in writing. Adjusters work...

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Court Procedures & Trial Law Criminal Justice System Evidence & Legal Rules Law & Legal Education Legal Literacy & Civic Knowledge

The Hearsay Rule, Finally Explained Without Law School

May 1, 2026

Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of what it asserts, and it’s generally inadmissible unless an exception applies. The rule exists...

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Employment Law Religious Freedom Supreme Court Rulings Workers Rights Workplace Compliance

Religious Accommodation at Work – What the Supreme Court Changed in 2026

May 1, 2026

In 2026, the Supreme Court strengthened religious accommodation at work by requiring employers to show a substantially higher “undue hardship” before denying a request. This...

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Consumer Rights & Advocacy Cybersecurity & Digital Safety Health & Medical Technology Legal & Regulatory Affairs Privacy & Data Protection

Why Genetic Testing Companies Can Legally Share Your DNA — and How to Stop Them

May 1, 2026

Genetic testing companies can legally share your DNA data because most U.S. privacy laws allow it with your consent in their terms and privacy policies....

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Creator Economy Digital Content Creation Online Content Rights Social Media Business Strategy YouTube Monetization

Why YouTube Is Quietly Rewriting Its Monetization Contract — And What You Should Sign

May 1, 2026

YouTube’s monetization contract is changing via updated Partner Program terms, ad formats, and expanded rights to run ads and use content. These updates can affect...

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Agricultural Business Farm Management Immigration Law Labor & Employment Regulatory Compliance

The H-2A and H-2B Visa Changes No Farm Is Ready For

May 1, 2026

New H-2A and H-2B visa rule updates can increase employer costs and add stricter recruitment, wage, housing, and recordkeeping requirements. Farms that miss filing timelines...

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Court Procedures Eviction Process Housing Law Legal Defense Strategies Tenant Rights

10 Court Days to Respond to an Eviction — What to File and When

May 1, 2026

In many jurisdictions, you have about 10 court days to respond to an eviction by filing an Answer or other required response with the court....

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Family Law Legal Rights and Protections Marriage and Relationships Personal Finance and Legal Planning State Laws and Regulations

Common-Law Marriage – The 9 States Where You’re Married Without Knowing It

May 1, 2026

Common-law marriage can make you legally married without a license in 9 U.S. states (and D.C.), based on your conduct. Typically, it requires capacity to...

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Consumer Protection Divorce Law Family Law Legal Services Personal Finance

The Hidden Cost of a ‘Quickie’ Online Divorce Service

May 1, 2026

Quickie online divorce services can cost hundreds to thousands more if paperwork is rejected or key issues are missed. Courts may require refiling, added filing...

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Consumer Rights Privacy & Data Protection Regulation & Policy Technology Transportation

The Surveillance Pricing Laws That Will Change How Uber Charges You

May 1, 2026

Several U.S. states—most notably California under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)—are moving to restrict “surveillance pricing,” where companies use personal data to set individualized...

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