Jack Gilbert

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Data Privacy Digital Safety Technology

The 7 Things You Should Never Type Into a Public AI Tool

May 1, 2026

Never type 7 categories of sensitive information into public AI tools. Public AI chats may be stored, reviewed, or used for training, increasing the risk...

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Artificial Intelligence Court Procedures Digital Evidence Legal Ethics Legal Technology

When AI-Generated Evidence Is Admissible in Court — and When It Isn’t

May 1, 2026

AI-generated evidence is admissible only if it meets 4 core requirements: relevance, authentication, reliability, and surviving Rule 403 prejudice concerns. Courts typically require metadata, chain...

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The Youngkin Law – Who It Applies To, Who It Misses, and What Parents Must Do Now

May 1, 2026

Virginia’s Youngkin Law requires public schools to give parents notice and set age-appropriate procedures for certain instructional content. It strengthens parent access and opt-out/consent pathways...

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If You’re Detained by ICE, These Are the First 5 Words You Should Say

May 1, 2026

If ICE detains you, say these 5 words first: “I am invoking my rights.” This clearly asserts your right to remain silent and request legal...

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Artificial Intelligence Employment Law Job Discrimination Workers Rights Workplace Legal Guides

When AI Makes a Decision About Your Job, This Is the Exact Form You File

May 1, 2026

You typically file an EEOC Charge of Discrimination (Form 5) within 180 days (or 300 days in many states) to challenge an AI-driven hiring, promotion,...

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Why ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Arguments Never Work — and How They Hurt Real Defendants

May 1, 2026

Sovereign citizen arguments never work because U.S. courts uniformly reject them as frivolous and legally baseless. Using them can trigger contempt, extra charges, and worse...

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DUI Checkpoints – The Exact Script You Should Follow in Every State

May 1, 2026

At a DUI checkpoint, you typically must provide 3 items: driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. You can politely decline to answer investigatory questions...

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Court Procedures Criminal Defense Criminal Justice System Legal Rights Public Defender Services

What a Public Defender Can Do for You (and What They Can’t)

May 1, 2026

A public defender represents you in criminal court if you can’t afford a lawyer and you qualify financially under your local rules. They can advise...

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Bail Reform 2026 – Who Actually Gets Out of Jail on Day One

May 1, 2026

Under Bail Reform 2026, many nonviolent, low-level charges are eligible for release within 24 hours, while serious violent felonies and flight-risk cases are held for...

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Why ‘Lesser Included Offenses’ Can Cut Your Sentence in Half

May 1, 2026

A lesser included offense can reduce a felony charge to a lower-level offense, often cutting potential prison exposure by 50% or more depending on the...

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Civil Rights & Social Justice Law & Legal Affairs Law Enforcement & Policing Politics & Government U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Case That Could End Qualified Immunity Forever

May 1, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court could eliminate qualified immunity nationwide if it rules that government officials can be sued for constitutional violations without the “clearly established...

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AI and the Law Cybercrime and Digital Fraud Deepfake Technology Online Safety and Privacy Technology Policy and Regulation

The New Deepfake Impersonation Crime — and What It Costs to Break It

May 1, 2026

Many states now treat deepfake impersonation as a crime, and convictions can carry jail time, steep fines, and court-ordered restitution depending on the harm caused....

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