Justice Department Sues Virginia, California Over Gun Laws
The Justice Department sued Virginia and California, arguing new state limits on AR-15-style rifles and convertible p…
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Are Debt Relief Programs Legit? What the FTC's $106.8 Million Accelerated Debt Case Shows
Some debt relief programs are legal, but a company that charges before it settles a debt is breaking federal law. The FTC's October 2026 Accelerated Debt judgment shows how the scam works and how to spot it.
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Supreme Court to Hear AR-15 Rifle Ban Cases
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether states may ban AR-15-style rifles, taking up challenges to rifle bans in C…
Egg Producers Settle Price-Fixing Case for $3.3M
The DOJ and 17 states reached proposed settlements with three top egg producers over alleged price manipulation: $3.3…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Party Spending Caps
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down federal caps on coordinated party spending, holding the decades-old limits…
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws barring transgender athletes from girls' and women's…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, rul…
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How Far Behind in Child Support Before a Warrant Is Issued?
Child support warrants aren't issued at a set number of missed payments. They follow missed hearings and contempt findings. Here are the thresholds…
Kingswood Capital Partners, CEO and Compliance Chief Ordered to Pay $11.3 Million in FINRA Arbitration
A FINRA arbitration panel has ordered Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, the San Diego broker-dealer behind the Kingswood U.S. brand, to pay former f…
How to Choose a Crypto Tax Advisor (and Spot the Red Flags)
Crypto tax help is in demand, and not every advisor is what they seem. Here is how to check credentials and spot the warning signs before you hire.
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors
A Texas federal court held the NFA's registration requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms exceed Congress's authority after the ta…
What Lawyers Can and Cannot Say in Marketing: State Bar Rules
State bar advertising rules reach truthful statements that mislead, testimonials without disclaimers, and in Florida and Texas the paperwork filed…
Stanford Names Timothy Lynch General Counsel as Debra Zumwalt Retires
Timothy G. Lynch succeeds Debra Zumwalt as Stanford's vice president and general counsel on August 31, 2026, closing her 26-year tenure. Jennifer Z…
AI for Law Firms: Writing Without Fake Citations
Single-chatbot AI invents case citations and has gotten lawyers sanctioned. Here is why multi-agent AI writing with built-in fact-checking is the f…
How Much Can You Sue For in Small Claims Court? Limits by State
Small claims court limits vary by state, from about $2,500 to $25,000. See the 2026 limit for all 50 states plus DC, and what to do if your claim i…
How to Sue Someone in Small Claims Court: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to suing someone in small claims court: the demand letter, choosing the right court, filing, serving the defendant, the hearin…
How to Stop Wage Garnishment: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)
A garnishment can take a chunk of every paycheck before it reaches you. Here's what wage garnishment is, the limits on how much they can take, and…
