Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP

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

Are you improperly classified as exempt from overtime? Simply receiving a salary or having a managerial title doesn't automatically forfeit your overtime pay rights. Learn how federal salary thresholds and duties tests protect workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes a federal minimum wage for most private and public sector employees and generally requires overtime compensation at a rate of one and one-half times an employee's regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond a 40-hour workweek. While broadly providing t...

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.

08/31/2026

Huge news for small business owners! FinCEN has permanently ended the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act for U.S. companies. See how this regulatory rollback impacts your business here.

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0603

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.

08/28/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor recently clarified when hybrid and remote workers must be paid for commute travel. If you take calls on the road or travel mid-day for work, ensure you are being compensated fairly under the FLSA.

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260722

08/27/2026

A living will ensures your preferences for emergency medical care are clearly documented if you become unable to communicate. Setting up your advance directives early protects your wishes and eases the burden on loved ones. Learn what to include: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/preparing-living-will

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.