Jack Gilbert

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The Reasonable Accommodation Request That Landlords Can’t Refuse

May 1, 2026

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must grant a reasonable accommodation request unless it causes an undue financial/administrative burden or fundamentally alters housing. Tenants with...

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What ‘As-Is’ Really Means When You Sign a Rental Lease

May 1, 2026

An “as-is” clause generally means you accept the unit’s current condition on move-in, but it does not waive the landlord’s legal duty to provide a...

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Why ‘Free Speech on Social Media’ Just Got a Brand-New Legal Definition

May 1, 2026

Courts are increasingly defining “free speech on social media” around a core rule: the First Amendment restricts government actors, not private platforms. New rulings and...

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The New $100,000 H-1B Fee – Who Pays, Who’s Exempt, and Who’s Already Suing

May 1, 2026

The new $100,000 H-1B fee adds $100,000 per covered H-1B petition or extension, with certain employers and filings potentially exempt. Multiple lawsuits are already challenging...

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The Habitability Checklist You Should Have Before Signing Any 2026 Lease

May 1, 2026

Before signing a 2026 lease, confirm 10 essentials: working heat, hot water, electricity, plumbing, weatherproofing, safe wiring, smoke/CO alarms, secure locks, pest-free conditions, and code...

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If Your Stove Breaks in 2026, This New California Law Makes It the Landlord’s Problem

May 1, 2026

Starting in 2026, California landlords must repair or replace broken provided appliances— including stoves— as part of habitability. This shifts appliance failures from a tenant...

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If a Bot Said It, Did You Say It? The New Legal Test for Online Speech

May 1, 2026

In the U.S., you can face liability for bot-generated posts when you authorized, directed, or materially contributed to the specific unlawful content. Courts treat bots...

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How the Trump Travel Ban Applies to Naturalized Citizens in 2026

May 1, 2026

In 2026, the Trump travel ban generally does not bar entry for naturalized U.S. citizens because U.S. citizens have a legal right to reenter the...

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Common Questions About Romeo And Juliet Law Answered

May 1, 2026

Romeo and Juliet laws typically allow consensual teen relationships with a small age gap (often 2–4 years) to avoid felony statutory rape charges. The exact...

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If an AI Commits a Crime, Who Goes to Jail? The Answer Might Surprise You

May 1, 2026

Today, an AI itself can’t go to jail in the U.S.; criminal liability typically attaches to a human or corporate entity that deployed, controlled, or...

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How to Legally Cancel Your Teen’s Instagram in Under 60 Seconds (New CA Law)

May 1, 2026

In California, parents can request deletion of a minor’s Instagram account under a new state law, and the request can be submitted in under 60...

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The Real Numbers Behind ICE’s 2026 Enforcement Surge — and Who It Targeted

May 1, 2026

ICE’s 2026 enforcement surge significantly increased arrests and removals, with the sharpest impact concentrated in a handful of jurisdictions and among people with prior criminal...

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