The Moore Firm, LLC

09/01/2026

Anything you say to law enforcement officers can be used against you, but invoking your right to counsel stops questioning immediately. Knowing the narrow exceptions for driver ID checks helps ensure your constitutional rights stay protected.

You could be questioned by a variety of law enforcement officers, including state or local police officers, Joint Terrorism Task Force members, or federal agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol), Drug Enforcement...

08/31/2026

Involved in a multi-vehicle accident? Comparative negligence rules determine how fault is divided and how much compensation you can recover. Learn how pure vs. modified fault laws impact auto crash claims.

Comparative negligence is a principle of tort law commonly used to assign blame and award monetary damages to injured parties in auto accidents.

08/29/2026

Transferring property during divorce may be tax-free initially, but future sales can trigger significant capital gains liabilities. Understanding cost-basis rules and IRS exclusions helps protect your post-divorce financial stability.

Dividing assets fairly in a divorce means looking beyond their current values and asking whether they'll create tax liabilities — or tax breaks — in the future.

08/27/2026

Can the police legally track your phone's location if you're near a crime scene? A landmark Supreme Court ruling says geofence warrants are a Fourth Amendment search requiring strict privacy protections. Learn more about the limits being placed on digital surveillance here.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/supreme-court-geofence-warrants-case-decision #:~:text=Mon%2029%20Jun%202026%2011.23%20EDT%20First,view%20their%20use%20as%20an%20unconstitutional%20dragnet.

Law enforcement’s use of warrants sweeping smartphone location data requires privacy protections, court rules

08/27/2026

Before trusting a new doctor with your care, it's wise to do some research. You can check a provider's medical malpractice history through state licensing boards and the Federation of State Medical Boards. Learn what to look for here.

Learn about medical malpractice, such as how to check a healthcare provider's medical malpractice record and how to analyze and understand the findings if there have been medical malpractice suits filed.

08/26/2026

After a vehicle collision, understanding your rights regarding compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings can impact your overall recovery. Knowing when a claim involves complex issues like permanent injury or disputed fault helps protect your financial well-being.

Expert accident resources built on real first responder experience from firefighters and paramedics.

08/25/2026

Evidence obtained through an illegal search or seizure can often be excluded from trial under the Fourth Amendment. Knowing your privacy rights and how officers must follow constitutional limits is key when building a defense. https://www.justia.com/criminal/procedure/search-and-seizure-rules/

08/22/2026

Adoption laws can be complex and vary quite a bit from state to state. Different states have their own specific rules regarding background checks, financial stability, and personal history requirements for prospective parents. Being unprepared for the court-ordered investigation process can often lead to unexpected delays and complications.

Learn more about how adoption laws work: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/adoption?

08/20/2026

Every day, mobile apps track and store sensitive location data that shows where you go and when. The Constitution protects against unreasonable searches, but courts are currently deciding how far law enforcement can go when requesting this digital data. Understanding how your personal information is stored and shared helps you better recognize your privacy rights in the digital age.

How far can law enforcement go in asking digital companies to turn over data about their customers without violating the Fourth Amendment? This basic question of balancing privacy and public safety interests in the digital age will soon be considered at the Supreme Court, with potentially major impl...

08/20/2026

A rise in defective product units highlights the ongoing importance of consumer protection laws. If you or a loved one suffered harm from a recalled or defective item, know your rights under product liability law.

Sedgwick releases 2026 State of the Nation U.S. Product Safety and Recall Index report