You heard it here first. On March 23, 2026, Google began testing a new feature called “Skip digging, start guided research”. Depending on the type of search query, the new feature guides users through directories, community recommendations, user recommendations, etc. A query about “best sneakers” will present an overview of best running shoes, retailers, general shoes, and expert recommendations. How
Google Maps and Gemini had a baby, and it’s “Ask Maps”. “Ask Maps” is a new feature available in the Google Maps app which was released March 12, 2026. Google announced “Ask Maps” along with immersive navigation in an article titled How we’re reimagining Maps with Gemini. What Exactly is “Ask Maps”? When users open the Maps app, they have
On February 11, 2026, Google began restricting reviews on Google Business Profiles with suspicious reviews. (This applies to all businesses, not just law firms.) You heard it here first. This has not been published anywhere else on the web yet. The move was expected. Our June 24, 2025 article informed attorneys reading this blog that this was being tested in
Super Bowl LX took place on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the Seahawks crushed the Patriots. The game was ok, but, my favorite part of the Super Bowl is tracking down Personal Injury Ads! If you missed them, be sure to check out 2024’s ads and 2025’s ads. If you’re considering a Super Bowl
Advertising has been a staple among personal injury attorneys. According to the American Tort Reform Association, ads for personal injury lawyers account for nearly three out of every four advertisements. Roughly sixty-one percent of spending on legal service ads comes from the personal injury ranks. Jurisdictions, including California, have long recognized the prospects of advertisements that could (and do) mislead
On January 16, 2026, OpenAI announced they will begin testing ads in the US in February 2026. Law firms we work with have expressed interest in this. The announcement says: “To start, we plan to test ads at the bottom of answers in ChatGPT when there’s a relevant sponsored product or service based on your current conversation. Ads will be
On September 10, 2025, Google dropped the “100 search results parameter”. This was used by rank trackers to check rankings. These searches resulted in impressions, not clicks. The discovery was made by black hat SEO user TehSEOwner and documented in more detail on Search Engine Roundtable. Because rank trackers can no longer make it past the first 10 search results, Law
On November 19, 2025, Google announced some new Google Maps features. One of the features is anonymous reviews. The announcement stated the anonymous reviews would be live in November in time for Christmas. However, as of December 2025, Google has failed to roll the new feature out. Regardless, it will be here soon and live in 2026. What Does This