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AI Ethics and Compliance

How to Comply With Colorado’s AI Act (SB 24-205) When Using AI to Screen Job Applicants in 2026

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Colorado’s AI Act (SB 24-205) requires Colorado employers using AI to screen applicants in 2026 to implement documented risk management, provide applicant notices, enable certain opt-out/human-review paths, and monitor for discrimination. The law targets “high-risk” AI systems used in consequential decisions like employment and will be enforced by the Colorado Attorney General. This article explains […]

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Arrest Procedures

How to Challenge an Unlawful Warrantless Arrest in Phoenix After a Traffic Stop

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An unlawful warrantless arrest after a Phoenix traffic stop can often be challenged through a motion to suppress under the Fourth Amendment and Arizona law. Phoenix DUI and drug cases frequently turn on whether the stop, detention, and arrest were supported by reasonable suspicion and probable cause. This article explains how to spot illegal warrantless […]

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Bankruptcy Law

How to Stop a Wage Garnishment in Texas by Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy stops most wage garnishments in Texas immediately through the federal “automatic stay.” Texas has limited wage garnishment, but creditors can still garnish for child support, taxes, and federal student loans. This article explains how Chapter 13 can halt garnishment, what debts are covered, timelines, and the steps Texans can take to […]

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Accident and Injury Claims

How to File a Truck Accident Injury Claim in Harris County, Texas When the Driver Was Working for a Delivery App

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

[In Harris County, most Texas personal injury claims—including truck and delivery-app crashes—must be filed within 2 years under Texas law. When a delivery-app driver is “on the clock,” liability and insurance coverage can expand beyond the individual driver to the vehicle owner, broker, shipper, or app-related policies. This article explains how to file a truck […]

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Building Regulations

How to Challenge a Building Code Violation Notice in Los Angeles (LADBS): Deadlines, Hearings, and Common Defenses

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

You typically have **15 days** to request a hearing to challenge many **Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)** violation determinations—missing the deadline can waive review. LADBS enforcement actions can affect permits, occupancy, and property value, and may escalate into penalties or referrals. This guide explains deadlines, where and how to request hearings, what […]

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Accounting and Bookkeeping

How to Choose an IRS-Compliant Bookkeeping Method for a California Law Firm (Cash vs. Accrual)

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

California law firms can generally use either cash or accrual bookkeeping for IRS purposes, but the “right” method depends on revenue size, client trust accounting, and how your firm bills. In California, attorneys also must track client funds under strict IOLTA and fiduciary rules that affect daily bookkeeping. This article explains cash vs. accrual for […]

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Business Security and Risk Management

How to Draft and Enforce a Cybersecurity Addendum in Vendor Contracts Under the New SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules (2026)

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

New SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules require public companies to report “material” incidents within 4 business days—making vendor-caused breaches a board-level timing risk. Most incidents start with third parties, so contracts now function as your compliance clock and evidence file. This article shows how to draft, negotiate, and enforce a cybersecurity addendum that supports SEC disclosures, […]

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Business Strategy

How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas After the FTC Non-Compete Ban (2026 Guide)

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Texas non-competes are still enforceable in 2026 if they comply with the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act—even after the FTC’s rule targeting most worker non-competes. The practical reality is that Texas courts continue to scrutinize scope, geography, and consideration, and federal litigation over the FTC rule has shifted many employers toward narrower, trade-secret-focused covenants. […]

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Bail & Bond Law

How to Get a Bail Reduction Hearing in Harris County, Texas After a High Bond Amount Is Set

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A bail reduction hearing in Harris County is typically requested by filing a Motion to Reduce Bond (or Motion for Bond Hearing) and getting it set on the court’s docket—often within days, depending on the court and jail status. High bond amounts are common after a magistrate’s initial bail setting, but Texas law allows defendants […]

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Attorney-Client Relations

How to Fire Your Lawyer Without Hurting Your Case: Steps, Fees, and What Happens to Your File

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

You can fire your lawyer at any time in all 50 states—even on the eve of trial—but you may still owe fees already earned. Courts generally protect your right to change counsel while balancing it against deadlines and fairness to the other side. This article explains the safest steps to switch attorneys, how fees and […]

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Business Agreements

How to Draft a Florida Non-Compete Agreement After the 2023 Law Changes in Miami-Dade County

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Florida non-compete agreements are still enforceable in Miami-Dade County in 2026 under Fla. Stat. § 542.335, but they must be narrowly tailored, supported by a legitimate business interest, and reasonable in time, area, and scope. After widely discussed 2023 developments affecting employment and restrictive-covenant drafting, Miami employers face higher scrutiny if agreements look overbroad or […]

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Banking Services

How to Challenge Wrongful Account Freezes by Banks in California (2026 Guide for Business Owners)

July 23, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

California business owners can often challenge a wrongful bank account freeze within days by sending a formal demand and, if needed, seeking a court order for release of funds. Banks may freeze accounts for fraud flags, compliance reviews, or creditor actions—even when the business did nothing wrong. This 2026 guide explains common freeze triggers, California […]

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