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The Right of Publicity – What It Protects After You Die

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In most U.S. states, the right of publicity can survive death and be enforced by your estate for decades—often 10 to 100 years, depending on the state. These postmortem rights can control (and monetize) the commercial use of a deceased person’s name, image, voice, and likeness, but the scope and duration vary widely and may […]

Banking 1033 Rule: Access Your Financial Data

Banking & Finance Consumer Rights & Protection

The Banking 1033 Rule – Your New Right to Your Own Financial Data

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The Banking 1033 Rule gives consumers a legal right to access and share their own financial data under Section 1033 of Dodd-Frank. It requires banks and data holders to provide accessible consumer-authorized data access so people can use fintech tools and compare services. This article explains what the rule is, how it works, and what […]

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Consumer Rights Data Protection Laws

Your Right to Delete, Explained by Where It Actually Works

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The right to delete is legally enforceable in 100+ countries, and in the U.S. it exists in over 20 states. These laws let you request that businesses delete personal data they collected, with exceptions for legal, security, and service needs. This article explains what deletion means, where it applies, and how to use it effectively. […]

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Divorce and Family Law Legal Documents and Procedures

The QDRO – The One Form That Keeps Your Retirement Account Intact

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is the court order required to divide most ERISA retirement plans in divorce without triggering immediate taxes or early-withdrawal penalties. It directs the plan administrator to pay a set share to an ex-spouse or dependent as an “alternate payee.” This article explains what a QDRO is, when you need […]

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What Happens to Frozen Embryos in a Divorce? Three Different State Answers.

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Frozen embryos in a divorce are decided under state law, and outcomes differ in at least three ways: contract-first, balancing tests, or no-procreation default. Courts often look to the IVF clinic agreement first, but some states weigh each spouse’s interests or bar forced genetic parenthood. This article compares three state approaches and what they mean […]

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Civil Liberties Digital Privacy Rights

If ICE Asks for Your Phone, Do You Have to Unlock It? The Legal Answer.

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In most U.S. encounters, you do not have to unlock your phone for ICE unless they have a valid warrant or you choose to consent. Border and airport searches have broader authority, but you can still refuse consent and ask if you’re free to leave. This article explains the key legal rules, exceptions, and practical […]

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Child Safety & Parenting Law & Legal Affairs

The NetChoice Lawsuit That Could Kill Every Teen Social Media Law in America

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The NetChoice lawsuit is a series of court challenges to state teen social media laws, and a ruling for NetChoice could invalidate many of these statutes nationwide. NetChoice argues the laws unconstitutionally restrict online speech and force platforms to police content. This article explains what the cases are, the legal issues, and what outcomes could […]

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Health & Reproductive Rights Law & Legal Rights

Interstate Travel for Abortion – What’s Being Criminalized and Where

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Since 2022, at least one state has enacted a law allowing civil suits for helping a minor travel for an abortion, and several others have proposed similar measures. Most current efforts focus on “aiding and abetting,” abortion pills, and out‑of‑state providers rather than criminalizing the pregnant person’s travel. This article explains what’s enforceable, where bills […]

Map of U.s. Abortion Laws by State in 2026

Elections & Voting Law & Legislation

The 2026 Map – Every State Where Abortion Is Illegal, Restricted, or Protected

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Heading into 2026, abortion access is set by state law in all 50 states, with a divided map of bans, strict limits, and constitutional protections. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, states have enacted trigger bans, early gestational limits, or expanded legal safeguards. This article maps every state and summarizes what’s illegal, restricted, […]

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Cannabis and Marijuana Laws Child Custody

Cannabis and Child Custody – How a Legal Habit Can Still Cost You Visitation

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Yes—legal cannabis use can still reduce custody or visitation if a judge finds it harms the child’s best interests. Courts look for impairment, unsafe storage, secondhand exposure, and any related arrests or neglect concerns. This article explains common red flags, evidence issues, and steps to protect parenting time. When Legal Isn’t the Same as Consequence-Free […]

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Cannabis Business & Finance Cannabis Policy & Legislation

The Marijuana Rescheduling Decision – What Schedule III Really Means

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III would recognize accepted medical use under federal law and place it with drugs like ketamine and Tylenol with codeine. It would ease research barriers and can eliminate IRC 280E tax burdens for federally lawful businesses, but it would not legalize recreational marijuana nationwide. This article explains what Schedule III means, […]

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Cannabis & Marijuana Policy Constitutional Rights & Second Amendment

Can You Get a Gun License If You Use Legal Cannabis? The Federal Answer Is Still No.

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

No—under federal law, cannabis users are prohibited from possessing or buying firearms because marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. Even if your state allows medical or recreational use, ATF Form 4473 treats marijuana use as unlawful for gun eligibility. This article explains the federal rules, state conflicts, and common legal risks for applicants. The […]

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