Jack Gilbert

Artificial Intelligence Rights

How to Enforce Your Right to Opt Out of AI Model Training Using Illinois Biometric Data Under BIPA in 2026

June 30, 2026

Illinois residents can seek statutory damages of $1,000 per negligent violation and $5,000 per reckless/intentional violation under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In 2026,...

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Anti-Money Laundering

How to Respond to a 314(a) FinCEN Information Request: Step-by-Step Guidance for Banks and MSBs

June 30, 2026

[Banks and MSBs typically have 14 calendar days to respond to a FinCEN 314(a) information request. These requests are part of a federal information-sharing program...

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Attorney Discipline & Licensing

How to Reinstate Your California Law License After a Summary Suspension for MCLE Noncompliance

June 30, 2026

California attorneys can typically reinstate after an MCLE summary suspension by filing a complete “Reinstatement Application” and curing all MCLE and fees. A summary suspension...

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Attorney Advertising Regulations

How to Comply With Florida Bar Rule 4-7.13 for Lawyer Social Media Ads Using Google Local Services Ads (LSAs)

June 30, 2026

Florida Bar Rule 4-7.13 requires lawyer ads— including many social media-style Google Local Services Ads (LSAs)—to include specific disclosures (and, in some cases, “Advertisement”) when...

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Business Law

How to Draft a Texas Non-Compete Agreement After the 2022 Covenants Not to Compete Act Changes

June 30, 2026

Texas non-compete agreements remain enforceable only if they meet the Texas Business & Commerce Code § 15.50 “ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement” test and...

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Attorney-Client Privilege

How to Protect Attorney-Client Privilege During a Workplace Investigation in California

June 30, 2026

California Evidence Code §§ 954–955 generally protect confidential attorney-client communications, but privilege can be lost in workplace investigations if too many people are included or...

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Accident Compensation

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages After a Rear-End Car Accident in Houston, Texas

June 29, 2026

In Houston rear-end crash cases, pain and suffering damages are often estimated using a “multiplier” (commonly 1.5–5×) or a “per diem” daily rate tied to...

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Attorney Fee Disputes

How to Challenge an Unconscionable Contingency Fee Agreement in Los Angeles, California

June 29, 2026

In Los Angeles, you can challenge an unconscionable contingency fee agreement through State Bar fee arbitration, a court motion, or a separate civil action—and California...

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Business Agreements

How to Draft a Texas Non-Compete Agreement After the 2024 FTC Rule: Enforceability, Notice, and Severability Clauses

June 29, 2026

Texas non-compete agreements remain enforceable in 2026 if they comply with the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and are narrowly tailored, but employers must...

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Business Tax Issues

How to Avoid IRS “Reasonable Compensation” Audits for S Corp Owners in Los Angeles, California

June 29, 2026

Los Angeles S corporation owners can reduce IRS “reasonable compensation” audit risk by paying a defensible W-2 wage supported by industry data, duties, and time...

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Bank Robbery

How to Beat a Federal Bank Robbery Charge in Los Angeles: Common Defenses Under 18 U.S.C. § 2113

June 29, 2026

Federal bank robbery charges in Los Angeles can carry up to 20 years in federal prison under 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a)—and up to 25 years...

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Artificial Intelligence & Technology

How to Draft AI Vendor Contracts to Comply with the Colorado AI Act (SB24-205) for High-Risk Systems in 2026

June 29, 2026

Colorado’s AI Act (SB24-205) will require specific contractual controls for high-risk AI systems by February 1, 2026—especially around data governance, notices, and risk management. In...

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