Legal, page 11 of 14 — 24 articles published 2026-05-06 ~ 2026-05-14.
TCJA sunset may halve the US estate tax exemption in 2026. Marital deduction, portability, bypass trusts, and pre-sunset gifting strategies explained.
Equitable distribution vs community property: splitting marital assets, QDROs, business valuation, cryptocurrency, and protecting separate property.
How to disclaim an inherited estate under IRC Section 2518, the 9-month deadline, state probate procedures for insolvent estates in California, New York, and Texas, and what happens when debts exceed assets — with real planning scenarios.
A practical comparison of Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 repayment bankruptcy — means test, discharge timeline, debt limits, automatic stay, non-dischargeable debts, 341 meeting, and how to choose the right path for your financial situation.
How Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) ratings work under US workers' compensation — AMA Guides 6th edition, state-by-state rating systems in California, New York, and Texas, MMI determination, vocational rehabilitation, and how to challenge a low rating.
An analysis of the five most common reasons insurance claims and lawsuits fail in the US: material misrepresentation, policy exclusions, causation gaps, ambiguous policy language, and statute of limitations. Includes a pre-filing checklist and how to use your state insurance department to avoid costly litigation.
Foreign tenants and Korean renters caught in jeonse fraud: how to apply under South Korea's Jeonse Fraud Victim Support Special Act — 6 eligibility criteria, LH priority purchase rights, emergency housing, low-interest loans, and official support contacts.
A practical guide to hiring a divorce attorney in 2026: when uncontested divorce works, how contested divorce is litigated, property division standards, child support calculation methods, and attorney fee structures explained without the sales pitch.
2026 breakdown of DUI lawyer costs, sentencing factors, and defense strategies. Covers BAC thresholds (0.08%), misdemeanor vs felony DUI, ALR license suspension, CA VC 23152, NY VTL 1192, TX PC 49.04, expungement, and when hiring an attorney actually pays off.
A practical guide to calculating traffic accident settlements in 2026: PIP vs tort states, economic vs non-economic damages, fault apportionment, and when hiring a personal injury attorney actually pays off.
What aviation accident victims and families must know: NTSB evidence rules, GARA's 18-year repose, Montreal Convention liability caps, federal preemption after Sikkelee, and why specialist counsel is non-negotiable.
Complete guide to False Claims Act qui tam litigation under 31 U.S.C. § 3729, SEC Dodd-Frank § 21F, and IRS § 7623 whistleblower awards. Relator shares 15-30%, under-seal filing mechanics, anti-retaliation protections, and why your choice of attorney determines everything.
Complete 2026 guide to securities fraud class action lawsuits: Rule 10b-5 elements, PSLRA pleading standards, Basic v. Levinson fraud-on-the-market, Halliburton II rebuttal, lead plaintiff selection, settlement vs. trial, and how to file a claim.
How much is your motorcycle accident settlement worth in 2026? NHTSA-verified stats, state-by-state fault rules, helmet defense tactics, UM/UIM strategy, and real settlement ranges by injury severity.
A maritime attorney's guide to Jones Act claims under 46 U.S.C. § 30104: seaman status, the featherweight negligence standard, maintenance and cure, 3-year statute of limitations, and how to maximize your offshore injury settlement in 2026.
NY Labor Law §240(1) imposes absolute liability on owners and contractors for gravity-related construction injuries. Learn which accidents qualify, how absolute liability differs from comparative fault, and what damages are recoverable under New York's Scaffold Law.
MDL 2666 (D. Minn.) was dismissed after plaintiffs failed Daubert. But state court cases and new federal filings continue. Learn the science, who still has viable claims, and how 3M's Bair Hugger litigation stands in 2026.
Federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1396r, FNHRA) sets minimum resident rights in nursing homes. Learn which abuse types generate the highest verdicts, how to subpoena CMS inspection records, and why wrongful death timelines differ from abuse claims.
MDL 3026 in N.D. Ill. consolidates necrotizing enterocolitis lawsuits against Abbott (Similac) and Mead Johnson (Enfamil). Learn who qualifies, the science behind cow-milk formula and NEC risk, and how trials are proceeding in 2026.
MDL 3084 centralizes Uber and Lyft sexual assault cases in N.D. Cal. before Judge Charles Breyer. Learn how the JPML order works, who qualifies, what common carrier liability means, and how contingency-fee representation works for survivors.
A practical guide to cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuits: HIE causation, standard-of-care violations, statute of limitations for minors, expert team requirements, and how settlements are valued.
Revocable living trust vs last will and testament: comparing probate avoidance, privacy, incapacity planning, ancillary probate across multiple states, pour-over wills, and federal estate tax thresholds ($15M in 2026). Includes cost comparison and decision framework.
MDL 3094 — the GLP-1 gastroparesis and ileus mass tort in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania — has grown to 2,900+ cases. Here is what US plaintiffs need to know about eligibility, evidence, and the road ahead.
Philips Respironics CPAP recall lawsuit MDL 3014: the $479M economic loss settlement vs. the $1.1B personal injury track, PE-PUR foam degradation risks, eligibility checklist, and how to find a qualified MDL attorney in 2026.