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Blockchain & Digital Assets

How to Structure a DAO in Wyoming Without Triggering SEC Unregistered Securities Issues for Token Holders

June 30, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Wyoming is the only U.S. state with a dedicated “DAO LLC” statute (Wyo. Stat. § 17-31-101 et seq.), and it can materially reduce governance and liability uncertainty—but it does not exempt tokens from U.S. securities laws. Attorneys structuring a Wyoming DAO must design token rights, marketing, and distribution to avoid Howey investment contract risk and […]

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Adoption & Termination of Parental Rights

How to Terminate a Parent’s Rights for Abandonment in Texas: Step-by-Step Legal Process Explained

June 30, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Terminating a parent’s rights for abandonment in Texas typically requires filing a SAPCR/termination petition and proving at least one statutory ground under Texas Family Code § 161.001 plus that termination is in the child’s best interest. Abandonment claims often hinge on evidence of a parent’s absence, lack of support, and failure to maintain contact. This […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

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, that leverage increasingly applies to AI systems trained on “biometric identifiers” or “biometric information,” including face geometry extracted from images and videos. This guide explains how to opt out, preserve […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

[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 designed to identify accounts and transactions tied to suspected money laundering or terrorist financing. This article provides step-by-step, compliance-focused guidance for triage, searching, documenting, responding, and managing legal risk.] FinCEN’s […]

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Attorney Discipline & Licensing

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

June 30, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

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 for MCLE noncompliance is administrative, but it immediately stops you from practicing law. This article explains eligibility, required filings, timelines, common pitfalls, and practical steps to restore active status. What […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

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 they contain testimonials, past results, or statements that can create unjustified expectations. Because LSAs appear across Google surfaces and function like short-form ads, Florida lawyers must treat LSA profiles, photos, […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

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 are reasonable in time, geography, and scope. The 2022 amendments to Texas’s non-compete law refined what qualifies as protectable goodwill and clarified limits in physician non-competes. This article explains how […]

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Attorney-Client Privilege

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

June 30, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

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 advice is mixed with business strategy. California employers often investigate harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and whistleblower complaints under tight timelines. This article explains how to structure and document a California […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

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 the injury’s impact. Texas law allows recovery for physical pain and mental anguish, but there is no fixed formula and no cap in most auto cases. This article explains how […]

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Attorney Fee Disputes

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

June 29, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

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 courts can reduce or void fees they find unconscionable. Many disputes arise after settlement when clients feel pressured, uninformed, or charged “hidden” add-ons. This article explains the legal standards, evidence, […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

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 also track ongoing federal FTC non-compete litigation and any applicable injunctions. The FTC’s 2024 final rule changed the compliance conversation nationwide, even where state law traditionally favors well-drafted restraints. This […]

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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 • By Jack Gilbert

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 records—because the IRS routinely reclassifies low or zero salaries as wages. In California, S corp salary decisions also affect payroll tax, EDD compliance, and federal employment tax exposure. This article […]

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