Government & Policy

Explore comprehensive insights and expert analyses on legislative developments, regulatory updates, and government actions impacting the legal landscape. This category features in-depth articles, attorney interviews, and resources that elucidate complex policy issues and their legal implications. Stay informed about the intersection of law and government, ensuring you have the latest information from experienced legal professionals.

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The Texas AI Law That Quietly Went Into Effect on January 1st — And Who It Punishes

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Texas’s new AI-related law went into effect on January 1, 2025, creating criminal penalties for certain deceptive AI uses, including unlawful deepfakes. It applies to individuals and businesses that develop, deploy, or distribute covered AI-generated content in Texas. This article explains what the law prohibits, who can be prosecuted, and what Texas organizations should do […]

Asylum & Refugee Issues Civil Rights & Justice

The Immigration Court Backlog Just Hit a New Record — What It Means for Your Hearing

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The U.S. immigration court backlog has reached a new record of over 3.6 million pending cases, pushing many hearing dates back by years. Longer delays can affect court scheduling, detention decisions, and timing for relief and work authorization. This article explains what the record backlog means for your hearing date, legal status, and how to […]

Consumer Protection Financial Fraud & Scams

The Impersonation Rule – The New FTC Tool That Just Unlocked Real Payouts

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The FTC’s Impersonation Rule makes impersonating the U.S. government or a business a standalone legal violation enforceable by civil penalties and consumer refunds. It closes a long-standing enforcement gap that limited the FTC’s ability to obtain monetary relief in impersonation scams. This article explains what the rule covers, who it targets, and how payouts and […]

Artificial Intelligence Consumer Rights & Protection

If an AI Commits a Crime, Who Goes to Jail? The Answer Might Surprise You

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The Question Nobody Thought to Ask Until Now Imagine an autonomous AI system makes a financial decision that wipes out someone’s life savings. Or a self-driving car controlled by an AI runs a red light and injures a pedestrian. Or an AI-powered medical tool gives the wrong advice and a patient suffers serious harm. In […]

Business & Economics Economic History

Financial Regulation: Evolution and Modern Reform

February 10, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Financial regulation reform has evolved from the 1929 crash through modern digital challenges. Today's Financial Regulation balances innovation with stability, while financial institution regulations protect consumers and markets through comprehensive oversight frameworks.