/*
Theme Name: Decree Adesh
Theme URI: https://advadeshkumar.com/
Description: Child of Decree — competitive chambers + LiveLaw-style Insights desk for Advocate Adesh Kumar.
Author: Advocate Adesh Kumar
Template: decree
Version: 1.17.0
Text Domain: decree-adesh
*/

/*
 * v1.12 — one paper field for header / body / footer (no white chrome islands).
 * Logo is a hero signal in the brand bar, not a tucked white badge.
 */
:root {
	--ak-ink: #1a1f2e;
	--ak-paper: #f3efe6;
	--ak-paper-deep: #ebe6da;
	--ak-surface: #f7f3ea;
	--ak-lift: #fffdf8;
	--ak-gold: #9a7b2f;
	/* Text-on-paper gold that passes WCAG AA (~4.6:1 on --ak-paper). */
	--ak-gold-ink: #6a531c;
	--ak-accent: #b02931;
	--ak-rule: #cfc8b8;
	--ak-muted: #5c6370;
	--ak-white: #ffffff;
	--ak-text-xs: clamp(0.8125rem, 0.78rem + 0.15vw, 0.875rem);
	--ak-text-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.84rem + 0.2vw, 0.9375rem);
	--ak-text-base: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.25vw, 1.0625rem);
	--ak-text-md: clamp(1.0625rem, 1rem + 0.35vw, 1.125rem);
	--ak-text-lg: clamp(1.25rem, 1.1rem + 0.7vw, 1.5rem);
	--ak-text-xl: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 1.2vw, 2rem);
	--ak-text-2xl: clamp(1.75rem, 1.4rem + 1.6vw, 2.5rem);
	--ak-measure: 65ch;
	--ak-nav-bp: 1024px;
	--ak-shell: 1180px;
}

html {
	font-size: 100%;
	-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
	background-color: var(--ak-paper) !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-base);
	line-height: 1.65;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .site-title, .entry-title {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	letter-spacing: 0.01em;
	line-height: 1.25;
}

h1, .entry-title { font-size: var(--ak-text-2xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--ak-text-xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--ak-text-lg); }

a { color: var(--ak-ink); }
a:hover, a:focus { color: var(--ak-accent); }

/* Header / nav / body chrome — same paper field */
#masthead,
.site-header,
.header-top,
#header-content,
.header-top-bar,
body.ak-brand .menu-primary,
#colophon,
.site-footer,
#footer {
	background-color: var(--ak-paper) !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}

#masthead a,
.site-header a,
.header-top a,
.header-top-bar a,
.site-title a {
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}

.site-title a:hover,
.header-top-bar a:hover {
	color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
}

/* Brand bar — logo is the prompt signal */
#header-content,
#masthead .wrapper,
#site-branding {
	background: transparent !important;
}

#masthead .wrapper {
	display: flex !important;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
}

#site-branding,
#site-logo {
	display: flex !important;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	min-height: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 6.25rem);
	padding: 0.65rem 0;
	flex: 1 1 16rem;
	width: auto;
	max-width: min(100%, 36rem);
}

/* Header tools — search + social + quick paths (competitor-style utility) */
.ak-header-tools {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	gap: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
	flex: 1 1 18rem;
	max-width: 34rem;
	padding: 0.35rem 0;
}
.ak-header-social {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4rem;
}
.ak-social-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.3rem;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	line-height: 1;
	transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}
.ak-social-link:hover,
.ak-social-link:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	background: var(--ak-white);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-social-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 1.1rem;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.ak-social-link--linkedin .ak-social-icon {
	color: #0a66c2;
}
.ak-header-search {
	display: flex;
	align-items: stretch;
	flex: 1 1 12rem;
	min-width: 11rem;
	max-width: 18rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-white);
}
.ak-header-search-field {
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	min-width: 0;
	border: 0;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
	font: inherit;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	background: transparent;
}
.ak-header-search-field:focus {
	outline: none;
}
.ak-header-search-submit {
	border: 0;
	border-left: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-paper-deep);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	padding: 0 0.7rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1;
}
.ak-header-search-submit:hover,
.ak-header-search-submit:focus {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-paper);
}
.ak-header-quick {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
	width: 100%;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ak-header-quick a {
	color: var(--ak-muted) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
}
.ak-header-quick a:hover,
.ak-header-quick a:focus {
	color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
}
.ak-search-term-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
	gap: 0.55rem;
}
.ak-search-term-list a {
	display: block;
	padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-search-term-list a:hover,
.ak-search-term-list a:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-search-term-name {
	display: block;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.ak-search-term-meta {
	display: block;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.ak-header-tools {
		max-width: 100%;
		justify-content: stretch;
	}
	.ak-header-search {
		max-width: none;
		flex: 1 1 100%;
	}
	.ak-header-quick {
		justify-content: flex-start;
	}
	.ak-social-label {
		position: absolute;
		width: 1px;
		height: 1px;
		overflow: hidden;
		clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
	}
}

#site-logo .custom-logo-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	background: transparent;
	padding: 0;
	border: 0;
	max-width: min(100%, 36rem);
}

.custom-logo-link img,
.site-branding .custom-logo,
#site-logo .custom-logo {
	max-height: clamp(3.25rem, 7vw, 5rem) !important;
	height: clamp(3.25rem, 7vw, 5rem) !important;
	width: auto !important;
	max-width: min(520px, 92vw) !important;
	object-fit: contain !important;
	object-position: left center;
	filter: none !important;
	opacity: 1 !important;
}

.site-branding,
#header-content {
	border-bottom: 0;
}

#masthead {
	border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ak-ink);
	box-shadow: inset 0 -4px 0 0 var(--ak-gold);
}

.book-appointment,
.register-btn,
.free-consult,
.cta-hire {
	display: none !important;
}

/* Footer — same paper as body (no white slab) */
#colophon,
.site-footer,
#footer {
	background: var(--ak-paper-deep) !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	border-top: 3px solid var(--ak-ink);
	box-shadow: inset 0 4px 0 0 var(--ak-gold);
}

/* Parent centers #site-generator — that breaks the column grid. */
#site-generator {
	background: transparent !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	border-top: 0 !important;
	text-align: left !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
}

#site-generator .wrapper {
	max-width: none;
	width: 100%;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	text-align: left;
}

.ak-footer-end {
	max-width: 72rem;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	text-align: center;
}

.ak-cookie-choices {
	margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
	padding: 0;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	text-align: center;
}

#footer-content.copyright,
.ak-footer-copyright {
	display: block !important;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0.75rem 0 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	text-align: center;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.ak-footer-copyright-line {
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-weight: 600;
}

.ak-footer-copyright-line a.ak-footer-brand {
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.ak-footer-copyright-line a.ak-footer-brand:hover {
	color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
}

.ak-footer-copyright-bci {
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 52rem;
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-weight: 400;
}

.ak-footer-cols a,
.ak-footer-logo a {
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ak-footer-cols a:hover,
.ak-footer-logo a:hover {
	color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
}

.ak-bci-notice {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	max-width: 48rem;
	text-align: left;
}

.ak-bci-notice strong { color: var(--ak-ink); }

/* Page content */
.ak-eyebrow {
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: var(--ak-gold-ink);
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.ak-hero {
	padding: 2.75rem 0 1.75rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.15);
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ak-hero h1 {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-2xl);
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	line-height: 1.15;
}

.ak-tagline,
.ak-lede {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	max-width: var(--ak-measure);
	line-height: 1.55;
}

.ak-series-line {
	margin: 1rem 0;
	font-size: 1rem;
}

.ak-hero-links { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

.ak-btn,
a.ak-btn {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
	padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	border-radius: 2px;
	margin: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ak-btn:hover,
a.ak-btn:hover {
	background: var(--ak-gold);
	border-color: var(--ak-gold);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}

.ak-btn-ghost,
a.ak-btn-ghost {
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-ink);
}

.ak-btn-ghost:hover,
a.ak-btn-ghost:hover {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}

.ak-section { margin: 2.75rem 0; }
.ak-section h2 {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.ak-pillars {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
	gap: 1.35rem;
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.ak-pillar {
	border-top: 2px solid var(--ak-gold);
	padding-top: 0.85rem;
}

.ak-pillar h3 {
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.ak-pillar p {
	margin: 0;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.ak-practice-block {
	margin: 2rem 0;
	padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.12);
}

.ak-practice-block h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }

.ak-soft-cta {
	margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
	padding: 1.5rem 0;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.2);
}

.ak-disclaimer-box {
	background: #f5f6f8;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ak-gold);
	padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.ak-page-intro { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.ak-page-intro h1 { margin-top: 0.25rem; }

.ak-form-note {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	margin-top: 1rem;
}

.ak-latest-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.ak-latest-list li {
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.12);
	padding: 0.85rem 0;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.ak-latest-list a {
	text-decoration: none;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.ak-latest-date {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-weight: 400;
	margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Insights / posts list denser like legal desk */
.site-main .post,
.blog .post,
.archive .post {
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.12);
	padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.entry-title a { text-decoration: none; }
.entry-meta { color: var(--ak-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.ak-post-disclaimer {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	padding-top: 1rem;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.15);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.ak-hero { padding-top: 1.75rem; }
	.ak-btn { display: block; text-align: center; }
}

/* BCI + DPDP entry gate */
#ak-bci-overlay,
.ak-gate-overlay {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 99999;
	background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.94);
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	overflow: auto;
}

.ak-bci-modal,
.ak-gate-modal {
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	max-width: 640px;
	width: 100%;
	padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;
	border-top: 3px solid var(--ak-gold);
	max-height: min(92vh, 880px);
	overflow: auto;
	box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.ak-gate-kicker {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--ak-gold);
}

.ak-bci-modal h2,
.ak-gate-modal h2 {
	margin: 0 0 1rem;
	font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + 0.6vw, 1.45rem);
	line-height: 1.25;
}

.ak-gate-section {
	margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
	padding-bottom: 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}

.ak-gate-section:last-of-type {
	border-bottom: 0;
	padding-bottom: 0;
}

.ak-gate-section h3 {
	margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}

.ak-bci-modal p,
.ak-gate-modal p,
.ak-gate-cookie-list {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}

.ak-gate-ack-lead {
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.ak-gate-ack {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	padding-left: 1.2rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.ak-gate-ack li {
	margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}

.ak-gate-cookie-list {
	padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.ak-gate-cookie-list li {
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.ak-gate-privacy-link a {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: underline;
	text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.ak-gate-actions {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.ak-gate-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-height: 48px;
	padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.25;
	cursor: pointer;
	text-align: center;
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.ak-gate-btn--ghost {
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
}

.ak-gate-btn--ghost:hover {
	background: var(--ak-paper-deep);
}

.ak-gate-btn--solid {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-white);
}

.ak-gate-btn--solid:hover {
	background: var(--ak-gold);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	border-color: var(--ak-gold);
}

/* Override parent/global button:focus red fill — keep AA contrast. */
.ak-gate-btn:focus,
.ak-gate-btn:focus-visible {
	outline: 3px solid var(--ak-ink);
	outline-offset: 2px;
}
.ak-gate-btn--ghost:focus,
.ak-gate-btn--ghost:focus-visible {
	background: var(--ak-paper) !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-gate-btn--solid:focus,
.ak-gate-btn--solid:focus-visible {
	background: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}
#ak-gate-title:focus {
	outline: none;
}

.ak-gate-footnote {
	margin: 0.75rem 0 0 !important;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs) !important;
	color: var(--ak-muted) !important;
}

.ak-cookie-choices a {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: underline;
	text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.ak-gate-actions {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.ak-gate-btn--solid {
		order: -1;
	}
}

/* ========== v1.2 Editorial desk (competitive Insights UI) ========== */

body.ak-brand #content,
body.ak-brand .site-content,
body.ak-brand #main {
	background: transparent;
}

.ak-desk-wrap {
	padding: 2rem 0 3.5rem;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 100%;
	margin: 0;
}

.ak-desk-masthead {
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.18);
	padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ak-desk-title {
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
	margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
	line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Card grid — denser like a legal news desk */
.ak-card-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.ak-card-grid--home {
	margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
	.ak-card-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.ak-card-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.ak-card {
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	border: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.12);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	box-shadow: none;
	transition: border-color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.ak-card:hover {
	border-color: rgba(184, 149, 44, 0.65);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ak-card-media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	position: relative;
}

.ak-card-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

.ak-card-fallback {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	color: var(--ak-gold);
	font-size: 2rem;
	font-family: Georgia, serif;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ak-gold);
}

.ak-card-body {
	padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.15rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	flex: 1;
}

.ak-card-meta {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.ak-card-series { color: var(--ak-gold-ink); font-weight: 700; }

.ak-card-title {
	font-size: 1.1rem !important;
	line-height: 1.35;
	margin: 0 0 0.55rem !important;
}

.ak-card-title a {
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}

.ak-card-title a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold) !important; }

.ak-card-excerpt {
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.45;
	flex: 1;
}

.ak-card-excerpt p { margin: 0; }

.ak-card-more {
	margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.ak-card-more a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ak-ink); }
.ak-card-more a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold); }

/* Hide parent theme archive chrome that fights the cards */
body.ak-desk .archive-post-wrap,
body.ak-desk .entry-container,
body.ak-desk .entry-footer,
body.ak-desk .sticky-label {
	display: contents;
}

/* Parent floats every .hentry — that breaks CSS grid / rail */
body.ak-desk .site-main .hentry,
body.ak-desk .ak-card,
body.ak-desk .ak-lead,
body.ak-desk .ak-rail-item,
body.ak-desk article.ak-card,
body.ak-desk article.ak-lead,
body.ak-desk article.ak-rail-item {
	float: none !important;
	width: auto !important;
	max-width: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	border: 0 !important;
	clear: none !important;
}

body.ak-desk .ak-card-excerpt .more-button,
body.ak-desk .ak-lead-excerpt .more-button,
body.ak-desk .more-button,
body.ak-desk .button-minimal {
	display: none !important;
}

body.ak-desk #primary,
body.ak-desk #primary.content-area,
body.ak-desk .content-area,
body.ak-desk .site-main,
body.ak-desk #main {
	width: 100% !important;
	max-width: 100% !important;
	float: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
}

body.ak-desk .sidebar-primary,
body.ak-desk .sidebar-secondary,
body.ak-desk #secondary,
body.ak-insight-single .sidebar-primary,
body.ak-insight-single .sidebar-secondary,
body.ak-insight-single #secondary {
	display: none !important;
	width: 0 !important;
	height: 0 !important;
	overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.ak-desk #content > .wrapper,
body.ak-desk .site-content > .wrapper,
body.ak-insight-single #content > .wrapper,
body.ak-insight-single .site-content > .wrapper {
	max-width: 1180px !important;
	width: 100% !important;
	margin-left: auto !important;
	margin-right: auto !important;
	padding-left: 1.25rem;
	padding-right: 1.25rem;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ak-desk-wrap {
	padding: 2rem 0 3.5rem;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 100%;
}

/* Single Insight — reading column */
body.ak-insight-single #primary,
body.ak-insight-single #primary.content-area,
body.ak-insight-single .content-area,
body.ak-insight-single .site-main,
body.ak-insight-single #main {
	width: 100% !important;
	max-width: 100% !important;
	float: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
}

.ak-single-wrap {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 1.5rem 0 3rem;
}

.ak-single {
	padding: 0;
	float: none !important;
	width: 100% !important;
}

.ak-single-header { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.ak-single-header .entry-title {
	font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin: 0.35rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.ak-single-meta {
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
}

.ak-single-figure {
	margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	border-radius: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.ak-single-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

.ak-single-content {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	line-height: 1.7;
	max-width: var(--ak-measure);
}

.ak-single-content p { margin: 0 0 1.15rem; }

.ak-single-footer {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	padding-top: 1.25rem;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.15);
}

.ak-tags { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ak-muted); }
.ak-tags span { color: var(--ak-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.ak-single-nav a { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }

/* Home hero — light paper plane (LiveLaw / chambers habit) */
.ak-hero {
	background: var(--ak-surface);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	padding: 2.75rem 1.25rem 2.25rem !important;
	margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
	border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ak-accent) !important;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}

.ak-hero h1,
.ak-hero .ak-tagline,
.ak-hero .ak-series-line,
.ak-hero p { color: var(--ak-ink) !important; }

.ak-hero .ak-eyebrow { color: var(--ak-accent) !important; }
.ak-hero .ak-tagline { opacity: 1; color: var(--ak-muted) !important; }
.ak-hero .ak-btn {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}
.ak-hero .ak-btn:hover {
	background: var(--ak-accent);
	border-color: var(--ak-accent);
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}
.ak-hero .ak-btn-ghost {
	background: transparent;
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-hero .ak-btn-ghost:hover {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}

/* Pagination */
.ak-desk-wrap .pagination,
.ak-desk-wrap .nav-links {
	margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Sitemap page */
.ak-sitemap-cols {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
	gap: 1.5rem;
}
.ak-sitemap-cols ul { padding-left: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ========== v1.3 Top stories (LiveLaw / Bar & Bench habit) ========== */

.ak-section-kicker {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	margin: 0 0 1rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ak-ink);
	letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ak-top-stories {
	margin: 0 0 2.75rem;
}

.ak-top-stories-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr;
	gap: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
	align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.ak-top-stories-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.ak-lead {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.14);
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	height: 100%;
}

.ak-lead-media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ak-ink);
}

.ak-lead-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

.ak-lead-body {
	padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.4rem;
}

.ak-lead-title {
	font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem) !important;
	line-height: 1.25;
	margin: 0 0 0.65rem !important;
}

.ak-lead-title a {
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}

.ak-lead-title a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold) !important; }

.ak-lead-excerpt {
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: 1rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.ak-lead-excerpt p { margin: 0; }

.ak-top-stories-rail {
	border-top: 2px solid var(--ak-ink);
	padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.ak-rail-label {
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--ak-gold-ink);
	margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.ak-rail-item {
	display: grid !important;
	grid-template-columns: 88px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 0.85rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 0 !important;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 51, 68, 0.12);
	margin: 0 !important;
	background: transparent;
	float: none !important;
	width: 100% !important;
}

.ak-rail-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.ak-rail-thumb {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 1;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ak-ink);
}

.ak-rail-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

.ak-rail-fallback {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 88px;
	color: var(--ak-gold);
	font-family: Georgia, serif;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.ak-rail-date {
	margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}

.ak-rail-title {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
}

.ak-rail-title a {
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.ak-rail-title a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold) !important; }

.ak-more-desk { margin-top: 0.5rem; }

.ak-top-stories--home {
	margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Arithmetic captcha — comments + CF7 */
.ak-math-captcha {
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	border: 1px solid #e0dcc8;
	border-radius: 6px;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	margin: 1rem 0;
}
.ak-math-captcha label {
	display: block;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.ak-math-captcha input[type="number"] {
	width: 80px;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
	border: 1px solid #c8c2a8;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 1rem;
}
.wpcf7-quiz-label {
	display: block;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.wpcf7-quiz {
	width: 80px;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
	border: 1px solid #c8c2a8;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Legal page (Terms, Disclaimer, Privacy) */
.ak-legal-page h2 {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ak-legal-page h3 {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin-top: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ak-legal-page p {
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
	color: #333;
}

/* Series list */
.ak-series-list {
	margin: 1rem 0 2rem;
	padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.ak-series-list li {
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.ak-series-list a {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.ak-series-list a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold); }
.ak-series-date {
	color: var(--ak-muted, #6b6b6b);
	font-size: 0.85em;
	margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Related posts */
.ak-related {
	margin-top: 2.5rem;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ak-gold);
	border-radius: 4px;
}
.ak-related h3 {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-related ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.ak-related li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.ak-related a {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ak-related a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold); }

/* 404 help */
.ak-404-help {
	max-width: 640px;
	margin: 2rem auto;
	padding: 1.5rem;
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	border-radius: 8px;
	text-align: center;
}
.ak-404-help ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
}
.ak-404-help li { display: inline-block; margin: 0.25rem 0.75rem; }
.ak-404-help a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ak-ink); }

/* News radar posts */
.ak-radar-source {
	margin-top: 1rem;
	padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
	background: #f5f6f8;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ak-gold);
	border-radius: 3px;
}
.ak-radar-source a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--ak-gold); text-decoration: none; }
.ak-radar-source a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.ak-radar-note { color: var(--ak-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Statute atlas — Bare Acts desk (unique left rail, not a competitor clone) */
.ak-statute-desk {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 280px) minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
	align-items: start;
	margin: 1.25rem 0 2.5rem;
}
.ak-statute-atlas {
	position: sticky;
	top: 4.25rem;
	align-self: start;
	z-index: 20;
	background:
		linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(154, 123, 47, 0.08), transparent 42%),
		var(--ak-lift);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ak-gold);
	padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem 1rem;
	max-height: calc(100vh - 4.75rem);
	overflow-y: auto;
	overflow-x: hidden;
	overscroll-behavior: contain;
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.ak-statute-atlas-head {
	margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
	padding: 0 0.35rem 0.75rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}
.ak-statute-atlas-kicker {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--ak-gold);
}
.ak-statute-atlas-total {
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: baseline;
	gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
}
.ak-statute-atlas-total-n {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-lg);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	line-height: 1;
}
.ak-statute-atlas-total-l {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-atlas-panel {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	border: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
.ak-atlas-panel-sum {
	cursor: pointer;
	list-style: none;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	padding: 0.4rem 0.35rem;
	user-select: none;
}
.ak-atlas-panel-sum::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ak-atlas-panel-sum::after {
	content: '';
	float: right;
	width: 0.45rem;
	height: 0.45rem;
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
	border-right: 1.5px solid var(--ak-muted);
	border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ak-muted);
	transform: rotate(45deg);
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ak-atlas-panel[open] > .ak-atlas-panel-sum::after {
	transform: rotate(-135deg);
	margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.ak-atlas-list,
.ak-atlas-foundation {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.ak-atlas-list li,
.ak-atlas-foundation li {
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
.ak-atlas-link {
	position: relative;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
	gap: 0.1rem 0.5rem;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.4rem 0.42rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	border-radius: 2px;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.ak-atlas-link:hover {
	background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.04);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-atlas-link.is-active {
	background: rgba(154, 123, 47, 0.14);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ak-atlas-link-label {
	grid-column: 1;
	line-height: 1.25;
}
.ak-atlas-link-count {
	grid-column: 2;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-atlas-link.is-active .ak-atlas-link-count {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-weight: 700;
}
.ak-atlas-meter {
	grid-column: 1 / -1;
	display: block;
	height: 3px;
	background: rgba(207, 200, 184, 0.55);
	border-radius: 1px;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.ak-atlas-meter::after {
	content: '';
	display: block;
	height: 100%;
	width: var(--ak-meter, 0%);
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ak-gold), var(--ak-accent));
	transition: width 0.35s ease;
}
.ak-atlas-foundation-link {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	padding: 0.32rem 0.35rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.3;
	border-radius: 2px;
}
.ak-atlas-foundation-link:hover {
	background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.04);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-atlas-spine {
	flex: 0 0 auto;
	width: 4px;
	min-height: 1.1rem;
	margin-top: 0.15rem;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ak-accent), var(--ak-gold));
	border-radius: 1px;
}
.ak-atlas-toolbar {
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.ak-atlas-chips {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.ak-atlas-chips-label,
.ak-atlas-letters-label {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	margin-right: 0.25rem;
}
.ak-atlas-chip {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	padding: 0.28rem 0.55rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	border-radius: 2px;
}
.ak-atlas-chip:hover {
	border-color: var(--ak-gold);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-atlas-chip--clear {
	border-style: dashed;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-atlas-letters {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.2rem;
}
.ak-atlas-letter {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 1.55rem;
	height: 1.55rem;
	padding: 0 0.2rem;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	border: 1px solid transparent;
	background: transparent;
}
.ak-atlas-letter:hover {
	border-color: var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-atlas-letter.is-active {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-atlas-letter.is-empty {
	opacity: 0.28;
	cursor: default;
}
/* Smart search suggestions */
.ak-suggest-wrap {
	position: relative;
	display: block;
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	min-width: 0;
}
.ak-suggest-wrap input[type="search"] {
	width: 100%;
}
.ak-suggest-list {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	top: calc(100% + 4px);
	z-index: 10050;
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.14);
	max-height: 320px;
	overflow: auto;
	padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.ak-suggest-item {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.1rem;
	padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.ak-suggest-item:hover,
.ak-suggest-item.is-active {
	background: rgba(154, 123, 47, 0.12);
	border-left-color: var(--ak-gold);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-suggest-label {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.3;
}
.ak-suggest-meta {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-header-search .ak-suggest-wrap {
	flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.ak-desk-filter .ak-suggest-wrap {
	display: block;
}

/* Text on file — PDF filter inside left atlas */
.ak-pdf-rail-lede {
	margin: 0 0.35rem 0.55rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-pdf-rail-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.ak-pdf-rail-list li {
	margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}
.ak-pdf-rail {
	margin-top: 0.35rem;
	padding-top: 0.25rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}
.ak-pdf-rail-link {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	padding: 0.4rem 0.4rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	border-radius: 2px;
}
.ak-pdf-rail-link:hover {
	background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.05);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-pdf-rail-link.is-active {
	background: rgba(176, 41, 49, 0.1);
	font-weight: 700;
}
.ak-pdf-rail-dot {
	width: 0.55rem;
	height: 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--ak-rule);
	flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.ak-pdf-rail-link.is-active .ak-pdf-rail-dot {
	background: var(--ak-accent);
	border-color: var(--ak-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.ak-statute-desk {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.ak-statute-atlas {
		position: relative;
		top: 0;
		max-height: none;
	}
}

/* Bare act grid */
.ak-bare-act-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin: 2rem 0;
}
.ak-bare-act-grid--atlas {
	margin-top: 1rem;
}
.ak-bare-act-card {
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
	border-radius: 8px;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ak-bare-act-card:hover {
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ak-bare-act-card img.ak-bare-act-card-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 160px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}
.ak-bare-act-card-cat {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-gold);
	margin: 0.75rem 1rem 0.25rem;
}
.ak-bare-act-card-title {
	font-size: 1rem;
	margin: 0 1rem 0.5rem;
	line-height: 1.3;
}
.ak-bare-act-card-title a {
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	text-decoration: none;
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ak-bare-act-card-title a:hover { color: var(--ak-gold); }
.ak-bare-act-card-desc {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	margin: 0 1rem 1rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.ak-bare-act-download,
.ak-bare-act-actions {
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.65rem;
}
.ak-bare-act-download .ak-btn,
.ak-bare-act-actions .ak-btn {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: #fff !important;
	text-decoration: none;
	border-radius: 2px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.ak-bare-act-download .ak-btn:hover,
.ak-bare-act-actions .ak-btn:hover {
	background: var(--ak-accent);
}
.ak-bare-act-search {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	align-items: center;
	margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
}
.ak-bare-act-search input[type="search"] {
	flex: 1 1 220px;
	min-height: 44px;
	padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	border-radius: 2px;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-base);
}
.ak-bare-act-card-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	padding: 0 1rem 1rem;
	margin: 0;
}
.ak-bare-act-card-actions .ak-btn {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
}
.ak-footer-wrap {
	box-sizing: border-box;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--ak-shell);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
	background: transparent;
	text-align: left;
}
.ak-footer-logo {
	margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
	max-width: min(100%, 28rem);
}
.ak-footer-logo .custom-logo-link {
	display: inline-block;
	line-height: 0;
}
.ak-footer-logo .custom-logo,
.ak-footer-logo img {
	display: block;
	width: auto;
	max-width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	max-height: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}
.ak-footer-logo-fallback {
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-lg);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-footer-cols {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1.5rem 1.1rem;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
	padding: 0;
	align-items: start;
}
.ak-footer-col {
	min-width: 0;
	text-align: left;
}
.ak-footer-col h3 {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.07em;
	margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.ak-footer-cols ul {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
.ak-footer-cols li {
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	line-height: 1.35;
}
.ak-footer-cols a {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	word-break: break-word;
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
	.ak-footer-cols {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
		gap: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
	}
	.ak-footer-logo .custom-logo,
	.ak-footer-logo img {
		max-height: 2.6rem;
	}
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.ak-footer-wrap {
		padding-top: 1.5rem;
		padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
	}
	.ak-footer-logo {
		margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
		max-width: 16rem;
	}
	.ak-footer-cols {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
		gap: 1.25rem 1rem;
	}
	.ak-bci-notice {
		margin-top: 0.5rem;
		padding-top: 1rem;
	}
}

/* Home composition — compact path slider + competitive desk stacks */
body.home .entry-header,
body.home .page-title,
body.home .entry-meta,
body.home .ak-home-hero,
body.home .ak-home-intro,
body.home .ak-page-intro.ak-home-intro,
body.home .ak-home-usp {
	display: none !important;
}

.ak-path-slider {
	margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
	padding: 0.15rem 0 0.35rem;
}
.ak-path-slider-track {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	overflow-x: auto;
	scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
	padding: 0.15rem 0.1rem 0.55rem;
	scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.ak-path-chip {
	flex: 0 0 auto;
	scroll-snap-align: start;
	min-width: 7.75rem;
	max-width: 10.5rem;
	padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem 0.8rem;
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ak-accent);
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.ak-path-chip:hover,
.ak-path-chip:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	background: var(--ak-white);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-path-chip span {
	display: block;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}
.ak-path-chip em {
	display: block;
	font-style: normal;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	line-height: 1.35;
}

.ak-home-desk {
	margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
}
.ak-home-desk-head {
	margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	position: relative;
}
.ak-home-desk-title,
.ak-home-desk-head h1,
.ak-home-desk-head h2 {
	margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.15rem + 1.1vw, 2rem);
	line-height: 1.2;
}
.ak-home-desk-lede {
	max-width: 42rem;
	margin: 0.65rem 0 0;
}
.ak-home-section-link {
	margin: 0.45rem 0 0;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
}
.ak-home-section-link a {
	color: var(--ak-accent);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.ak-home-section-link a:hover,
.ak-home-section-link a:focus {
	text-decoration: underline;
}

.ak-home-news,
.ak-home-judgments {
	margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}
.ak-home-split {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
}
.ak-home-split-card {
	display: block;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.4rem;
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--ak-lift) 0%, var(--ak-paper-deep) 100%);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ak-home-split-card:hover,
.ak-home-split-card:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-home-split-kicker {
	display: block;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-accent);
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.ak-home-split-card strong {
	display: block;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-lg);
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}
.ak-home-split-card em {
	display: block;
	font-style: normal;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.ak-desk-wrap {
	max-width: 72rem;
	margin: 0 auto;
}
.ak-desk-masthead {
	margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
	padding-bottom: 1rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}
.ak-desk-title {
	margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.3rem + 1.4vw, 2.35rem);
}
.ak-news-more-nav {
	margin: 1.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.ak-card-grid--news {
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
	.ak-home-split {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* Professional fallback for posts without featured image */
.ak-card-fallback, .ak-rail-fallback {
	display: flex !important;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ak-ink) 0%, #2a3140 100%);
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	letter-spacing: 0.15em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ak-card-fallback {
	width: 100%;
	height: 200px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}
.ak-rail-fallback {
	width: 80px;
	height: 80px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* Print-friendly single posts */
@media print {
	header, footer, nav, aside,
	.ak-bci-notice, #ak-bci-overlay, .ak-related,
	.site-header, .site-footer, .sidebar,
	.comments-area, .comment-respond, .post-navigation { display: none !important; }
	body { background: #fff !important; color: #000 !important; font-size: 11pt; }
	.entry-content a::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 0.85em; }
	.entry-content { max-width: 100% !important; }
}

/* ========== v1.7 Checkpoint A — primary nav light + hamburger ≤1023px ========== */

/* Primary bar: same paper field (overrides parent black .menu-primary) */
body.ak-brand .menu-primary {
	background: var(--ak-paper) !important;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	text-align: left;
}

body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu a,
body.ak-brand #site-navigation a {
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu a:hover,
body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu a:focus,
body.ak-brand #site-navigation .current-menu-item > a,
body.ak-brand #site-navigation .current_page_item > a {
	color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
}

/* Hamburger button — visible phone + tablet */
body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary {
	display: inline-flex !important;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	min-height: 48px;
	min-width: 48px;
	padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
	margin: 0.5rem 0;
	background: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	border: 0 !important;
	border-bottom: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: none !important;
}

body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary:hover,
body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary:focus,
body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary.toggled-on {
	background: var(--ak-accent) !important;
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}

body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary:before {
	content: "";
	display: inline-block;
	width: 1.15rem;
	height: 0.85rem;
	background:
		linear-gradient(var(--ak-white), var(--ak-white)) 0 0 / 100% 2px no-repeat,
		linear-gradient(var(--ak-white), var(--ak-white)) 0 50% / 100% 2px no-repeat,
		linear-gradient(var(--ak-white), var(--ak-white)) 0 100% / 100% 2px no-repeat;
}

body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary.toggled-on:before {
	background:
		linear-gradient(var(--ak-white), var(--ak-white)) 0 50% / 100% 2px no-repeat;
}

/* Keep drawer closed until toggled (parent opens horizontal at 900px — we push to 1024) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {
	body.ak-brand #site-header-menu {
		display: none;
		width: 100%;
		clear: both;
		background: var(--ak-surface);
		border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
		box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.12);
	}

	body.ak-brand #site-header-menu.toggled-on {
		display: block;
	}

	body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary {
		display: inline-flex !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > li {
		float: none !important;
		border: 0;
		border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
		margin: 0 !important;
		width: 100%;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu li {
		position: relative;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu a {
		padding: 0.95rem 3.25rem 0.95rem 1rem !important;
		white-space: normal;
		line-height: 1.4;
		font-size: var(--ak-text-base);
		margin-right: 0 !important;
	}

	/* Kill parent + our CSS chevrons on phone/tablet — only .dropdown-toggle */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .page_item_has_children > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu a:after {
		content: none !important;
		display: none !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul {
		display: none;
		position: static !important;
		left: auto !important;
		box-shadow: none !important;
		border-top: 0 !important;
		margin: 0 !important;
		background: #f0eee8 !important;
		width: 100% !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul.toggled-on,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .toggled-on > .sub-menu,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .toggled-on > .children {
		display: block !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul a {
		width: auto !important;
		padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
		font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
		font-weight: 500;
	}

	/* Accordion caret stays in its own 44×44 hit box — never overlaps title */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .page_item_has_children {
		position: relative;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle {
		display: flex !important;
		align-items: center;
		justify-content: center;
		position: absolute !important;
		right: 0 !important;
		top: 0 !important;
		left: auto !important;
		width: 48px !important;
		height: 100% !important;
		min-height: 48px;
		padding: 0 !important;
		margin: 0 !important;
		background: transparent !important;
		border: 0 !important;
		border-bottom: 0 !important;
		color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
		box-shadow: none !important;
		text-shadow: none !important;
		font-size: 0 !important;
		line-height: 0 !important;
		overflow: hidden;
		z-index: 3;
	}

	/* Kill Font Awesome / parent glyphs inside the toggle (open or closed) */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle:before,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle.toggled-on:before,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle .fa,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle i,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle span {
		content: none !important;
		display: none !important;
		font-size: 0 !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle.toggled-on:after {
		content: "" !important;
		display: block !important;
		position: static !important;
		width: 0.45rem !important;
		height: 0.45rem !important;
		border-style: solid !important;
		border-color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
		border-width: 0 2px 2px 0 !important;
		transform: rotate(45deg);
		margin: 0 !important;
		padding: 0 !important;
		background: none !important;
		font-family: inherit !important;
		font-size: 0 !important;
		speak: none;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle.toggled-on:after {
		transform: rotate(-135deg);
	}

	body.ak-nav-open {
		overflow: hidden;
	}
}

/* Desktop horizontal from 1024 — not parent’s 900
 * Nested menus MUST fly out sideways (L3/L4), not stack in the same column.
 * L2 = under top item; L3+ = left:100% of parent li so siblings stay clickable.
 */
@media screen and (min-width: 1024px) {
	body.ak-brand #menu-toggle-primary {
		display: none !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand #site-header-menu,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .wrapper,
	body.ak-brand #site-navigation {
		display: block !important;
		overflow: visible !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu {
		overflow: visible !important;
		border-bottom: 0;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > li {
		float: left;
		border: 0;
		margin-right: 0.15rem;
		position: relative;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu a {
		padding: 1em 0.85em !important;
		white-space: nowrap;
		margin-right: 0 !important;
	}

	/* Room for one chevron — Desk / Resources (and nested parents) */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > .menu-item-has-children > a,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > .page_item_has_children > a {
		padding-right: 1.85em !important;
		padding-left: 0.85em !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .dropdown-toggle {
		display: none !important;
	}

	/* All submenus: off-canvas until hover/focus */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul {
		display: block !important;
		position: absolute !important;
		left: -999em;
		top: 100%;
		z-index: 100000;
		background: var(--ak-surface);
		border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
		border-top: 2px solid var(--ak-accent);
		box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.12);
		margin: 0 !important;
		padding: 0.25rem 0;
		min-width: 16em;
		list-style: none;
	}

	/* Level 2 — open below top-level item (Desk, Resources) */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > li:hover > ul,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > li.focus > ul,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu > li:focus-within > ul {
		left: 0;
		right: auto;
		top: 100%;
	}

	/* Nested panels sit beside their parent li */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul li {
		position: relative;
		float: none !important;
		width: 100%;
		border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
		margin: 0 !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul li:last-child {
		border-bottom: 0;
	}

	/* Level 3 / 4 — fly out to the RIGHT (standard nested nav) */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul ul {
		top: -2px;
		left: -999em;
		z-index: 100001;
		border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
		border-left: 2px solid var(--ak-accent);
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul li:hover > ul,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul li.focus > ul,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul li:focus-within > ul {
		left: 100% !important;
		right: auto;
		top: -2px;
	}

	/* Deeper than L3 keeps flying right */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul ul ul {
		z-index: 100002;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul a {
		color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
		width: 16em;
		max-width: 18em;
		white-space: normal;
		font-weight: 500;
		display: block;
		padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
		line-height: 1.35;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul .menu-item-has-children > a,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul .page_item_has_children > a {
		padding-right: 2.1rem !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .page_item_has_children > a {
		position: relative;
	}

	/* One chevron only — CSS shapes (no Font Awesome double-glyph overlap) */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .page_item_has_children > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children.focus > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children:hover > a:after {
		content: "" !important;
		display: block !important;
		position: absolute !important;
		right: 0.65em !important;
		left: auto !important;
		top: 50% !important;
		width: 0.4em !important;
		height: 0.4em !important;
		margin-top: -0.28em !important;
		border-right: 1.5px solid var(--ak-muted) !important;
		border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--ak-muted) !important;
		border-top: 0 !important;
		border-left: 0 !important;
		transform: rotate(45deg); /* down caret for L1 */
		font-family: inherit !important;
		font-size: 0 !important;
		font-weight: normal !important;
		background: none !important;
		speak: none;
	}

	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul .menu-item-has-children > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul .page_item_has_children > a:after,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu ul .menu-item-has-children.focus > a:after {
		right: 0.85em !important;
		margin-top: -0.2em !important;
		transform: rotate(-45deg); /* right caret for L2+ */
	}

	/* Parent FA icons must never paint over labels after click/focus */
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a > .fa,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .menu-item-has-children > a:before,
	body.ak-brand .menu-primary .decree-nav-menu .page_item_has_children > a:before {
		display: none !important;
		content: none !important;
	}
}

/* Hide leftover parent footer menu if anything still prints it */
body.ak-brand .nav-footer,
body.ak-brand #menu-footer-desk,
body.ak-brand .menu-footer-desk-container {
	display: none !important;
}

/* Cards / desk on paper */
body.ak-brand .ak-card,
body.ak-brand .ak-lead {
	background: var(--ak-surface);
}

body.ak-brand .ak-card-meta,
body.ak-brand .ak-rail-date,
body.ak-brand .ak-rail-label {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
}

body.ak-brand .ak-card-title {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md) !important;
}

body.ak-brand .ak-card-excerpt,
body.ak-brand .ak-lead-excerpt {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
}

body.ak-brand .entry-content,
body.ak-brand .ak-legal-page,
body.ak-brand .ak-page-intro {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-base);
	line-height: 1.7;
}

body.ak-brand .ak-single-header .entry-title {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-2xl);
}

/* Phone comfort: never feel “6–8px” — enforce floor */
@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
	body.ak-brand {
		font-size: 1rem;
	}

	body.ak-brand .ak-hero {
		padding: 1.75rem 1rem 1.5rem !important;
	}

	body.ak-brand .ak-desk-wrap {
		padding: 1.25rem 0 2.5rem;
	}

	body.ak-desk #content > .wrapper,
	body.ak-desk .site-content > .wrapper,
	body.ak-insight-single #content > .wrapper {
		padding-left: 1rem;
		padding-right: 1rem;
	}
}

/* ========== v1.8 Checkpoint B — A/A+/A++ + AtlasVoice polish ========== */

.ak-a11y-bar {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
	background: var(--ak-surface);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ak-a11y-label {
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	margin-right: 0.35rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.ak-a11y-btn {
	min-width: 2.25rem;
	min-height: 2rem;
	padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule) !important;
	background: var(--ak-paper) !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	border-radius: 2px !important;
	box-shadow: none !important;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.2;
	text-transform: none !important;
}

.ak-a11y-btn:hover,
.ak-a11y-btn:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
	color: var(--ak-accent) !important;
	background: var(--ak-surface) !important;
}

.ak-a11y-btn.is-active,
.ak-a11y-btn[aria-pressed="true"] {
	background: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	border-color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	color: var(--ak-white) !important;
}

/* Desk listen rail — unique education-desk TTS chrome */
.ak-listen-rail {
	margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ak-accent, #8b2e2e);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf8f4 0%, #f3efe8 100%);
	max-width: var(--ak-measure, 42rem);
}

.ak-listen-rail-meta {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: baseline;
	gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.ak-listen-eyebrow {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-accent, #8b2e2e);
}

.ak-listen-hint {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted, #5c6570);
}

.ak-listen-pace {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.ak-listen-pace-btn {
	appearance: none;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule, #d4cec4);
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--ak-ink, #1c2430);
	font: inherit;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
	border-radius: 2px;
	cursor: pointer;
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.ak-listen-pace-btn:hover,
.ak-listen-pace-btn:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink, #1c2430);
	outline: none;
}

.ak-listen-pace-btn.is-active,
.ak-listen-pace-btn[aria-pressed="true"] {
	background: var(--ak-ink, #1c2430);
	border-color: var(--ak-ink, #1c2430);
	color: #fff;
}

body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail .tts_play_button,
body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail .atlasvoice-btn,
body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail button.tta_button,
body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail .tta_button,
body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail #tts_play_btn,
body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail .tts-btn {
	border-radius: 2px !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	width: 100% !important;
}

/* AtlasVoice Listen button — chambers, not app chrome */
body.ak-brand .tts_play_button,
body.ak-brand .atlasvoice-btn,
body.ak-brand button.tta_button,
body.ak-brand .tta_button,
body.ak-brand #tts_play_btn,
body.ak-brand .tts-btn {
	border-radius: 2px !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

body.ak-brand .ak-single-header + .tts_play_button,
body.ak-brand .ak-single .tts_play_button,
body.ak-brand .ak-listen-rail {
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ak-desk-empty {
	padding: 2rem 0 3rem;
	max-width: 40rem;
}

.ak-desk-empty p {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Checkpoint D — light reading column consistency */
body.ak-brand .ak-single-content,
body.ak-brand .ak-single .entry-content {
	max-width: var(--ak-measure);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}

body.ak-brand .ak-desk-masthead .ak-lede {
	max-width: var(--ak-measure);
}

body.ak-brand .ak-single--judgment .ak-eyebrow,
body.ak-brand .ak-card--judgment .ak-card-series {
	color: var(--ak-accent);
}

.ak-credentials {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
	padding: 0.85rem 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}

/* ========== LinkedIn posts band (homepage, above footer) ========== */
.ak-li-posts {
	background: var(--ak-paper);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
.ak-li-posts-inner {
	max-width: var(--ak-shell);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
}
.ak-li-posts-head {
	margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
	max-width: 40rem;
}
.ak-li-posts-head h2 {
	margin: 0.2rem 0 0.45rem;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}
.ak-li-posts-lede {
	margin: 0;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.ak-li-slider {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.ak-li-slider-viewport {
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
}
.ak-li-slider-track {
	display: flex;
	transition: transform 0.45s ease;
	will-change: transform;
}
.ak-li-slide {
	flex: 0 0 100%;
	min-width: 100%;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ak-li-slide-inner {
	padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
	min-height: 12rem;
}
.ak-li-slider-controls {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	margin-top: 0.9rem;
}
.ak-li-slide-count {
	margin: 0.45rem 0 0;
	text-align: center;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.ak-li-prev,
.ak-li-next {
	appearance: none;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-ink);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	width: 2.4rem;
	height: 2.4rem;
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	line-height: 1;
	cursor: pointer;
	border-radius: 0;
}
.ak-li-prev:hover,
.ak-li-next:hover {
	background: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-lift);
}
.ak-li-dots {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.35rem;
	align-items: center;
}
.ak-li-dots button {
	appearance: none;
	/* 44px touch target; visual dot via radial gradient */
	width: 2.75rem;
	height: 2.75rem;
	padding: 0;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--ak-rule) 0 0.28rem, transparent 0.3rem);
	cursor: pointer;
}
.ak-li-dots button.is-active {
	background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--ak-accent) 0 0.32rem, transparent 0.34rem);
}
.ak-li-posts-pending {
	border: 1px dashed var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	padding: 1.25rem 1.1rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
}
.ak-li-admin-hint {
	margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-li-posts-more {
	margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
}
.ak-li-card {
	padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	min-height: 14rem;
}
.ak-li-card-brand {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-li-mark {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 1.55rem;
	height: 1.55rem;
	background: #0a66c2;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	border-radius: 2px;
	text-transform: lowercase;
}
.ak-li-card-title {
	margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-lg);
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-li-card-body {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.55;
	max-width: 48rem;
}
.ak-li-card-tags {
	margin: 0 0 1rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-gold-ink);
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ak-li-card-cta {
	margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.ak-li-card {
		padding: 1rem;
		min-height: 0;
	}
	.ak-li-prev,
	.ak-li-next {
		width: 2.15rem;
		height: 2.15rem;
	}
}

/* Judgments hub + landmark filters */
.ak-judgment-hub-cards {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
	margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.ak-judgment-hub-card {
	display: block;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--ak-lift) 0%, var(--ak-paper-deep) 100%);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	border-top: 3px solid var(--ak-accent);
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.ak-judgment-hub-card:hover,
.ak-judgment-hub-card:focus {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-judgment-hub-kicker {
	display: block;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-accent);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.ak-judgment-hub-card strong {
	display: block;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-lg);
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.ak-judgment-hub-card em {
	display: block;
	font-style: normal;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-judgment-nature-strip {
	margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
}
.ak-nature-chip-track {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.ak-nature-chip {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ak-nature-chip:hover,
.ak-nature-chip:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
}
.ak-desk-filters,
.ak-judgment-filters,
.ak-bare-act-search {
	margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
	padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
}
.ak-desk-filters-row,
.ak-judgment-filters-row,
.ak-bare-act-search {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	align-items: flex-end;
}
.ak-desk-filter {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.3rem;
	min-width: 12rem;
	flex: 1 1 14rem;
}
.ak-desk-filter-label {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-desk-filter input[type="search"] {
	width: 100%;
	min-height: 2.5rem;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-white);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font: inherit;
}
.ak-judgment-filter {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.3rem;
	min-width: 10rem;
	flex: 1 1 10rem;
	position: relative;
}
.ak-judgment-filter-label {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
.ak-judgment-filter input[type="search"],
.ak-year-select,
.ak-nature-toggle {
	width: 100%;
	min-height: 2.5rem;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-white);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font: inherit;
	text-align: left;
}
.ak-year-select {
	max-height: 2.5rem;
}
.ak-year-select option {
	/* long year list — native select scrolls */
}
.ak-nature-panel {
	position: absolute;
	z-index: 30;
	top: calc(100% + 4px);
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	background: var(--ak-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-ink);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.12);
	padding: 0.5rem;
}
.ak-nature-search {
	width: 100%;
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	min-height: 2.25rem;
	padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	font: inherit;
}
.ak-nature-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	max-height: calc(2.15rem * 10);
	overflow-y: auto;
	scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.ak-nature-option {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	text-align: left;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	font: inherit;
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	cursor: pointer;
}
.ak-nature-option:hover,
.ak-nature-option:focus,
.ak-nature-option.is-active {
	background: var(--ak-paper-deep);
}
.ak-judgment-pdf-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.65rem;
	align-items: center;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
	padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
}
.ak-judgment-pdf-note {
	flex: 1 1 100%;
	margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
/* SEO pagination — force horizontal chips (override parent ul/li bullets) */
.ak-desk-pagination,
.ak-judgment-pagination,
body.ak-desk .ak-desk-pagination,
body.ak-brand .ak-desk-pagination,
.entry-content .ak-desk-pagination,
#content .ak-desk-pagination,
#primary .ak-desk-pagination {
	display: block !important;
	width: 100% !important;
	margin: 2rem 0 1rem !important;
	padding: 1rem 0 0.25rem !important;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	clear: both !important;
	float: none !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination ul.page-numbers,
.ak-judgment-pagination ul.page-numbers,
.ak-desk-pagination .page-numbers,
.ak-judgment-pagination .page-numbers,
.entry-content .ak-desk-pagination ul,
#content .ak-desk-pagination ul,
#primary .ak-desk-pagination ul {
	display: flex !important;
	flex-direction: row !important;
	flex-wrap: wrap !important;
	align-items: center !important;
	justify-content: center !important;
	gap: 0.4rem !important;
	list-style: none !important;
	list-style-type: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	float: none !important;
	width: 100% !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination ul.page-numbers > li,
.ak-judgment-pagination ul.page-numbers > li,
.ak-desk-pagination .page-numbers > li,
.entry-content .ak-desk-pagination ul > li,
#content .ak-desk-pagination ul > li {
	display: inline-flex !important;
	list-style: none !important;
	list-style-type: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	float: none !important;
	width: auto !important;
	background: transparent !important;
	border: 0 !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination ul.page-numbers > li::before,
.ak-desk-pagination ul.page-numbers > li::marker,
.ak-judgment-pagination ul.page-numbers > li::before,
.ak-judgment-pagination ul.page-numbers > li::marker,
.entry-content .ak-desk-pagination ul > li::before,
#content .ak-desk-pagination ul > li::before {
	content: none !important;
	display: none !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination a.page-numbers,
.ak-desk-pagination span.page-numbers,
.ak-judgment-pagination a.page-numbers,
.ak-judgment-pagination span.page-numbers,
.ak-desk-pagination a,
.ak-desk-pagination span {
	display: inline-flex !important;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 2.5rem;
	min-height: 2.5rem;
	padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem !important;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule) !important;
	border-radius: 2px;
	text-align: center;
	text-decoration: none !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	background: var(--ak-lift) !important;
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm) !important;
	line-height: 1 !important;
	float: none !important;
	box-shadow: none !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination a.page-numbers:hover,
.ak-desk-pagination a.page-numbers:focus,
.ak-judgment-pagination a.page-numbers:hover,
.ak-judgment-pagination a.page-numbers:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	background: var(--ak-white) !important;
	color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination span.page-numbers.current,
.ak-judgment-pagination span.page-numbers.current,
.ak-desk-pagination .current {
	background: var(--ak-ink) !important;
	color: var(--ak-paper) !important;
	border-color: var(--ak-ink) !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination span.page-numbers.dots,
.ak-judgment-pagination span.page-numbers.dots,
.ak-desk-pagination .dots {
	border-color: transparent !important;
	background: transparent !important;
	min-width: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
	color: var(--ak-muted) !important;
}
.ak-desk-pagination a.prev,
.ak-desk-pagination a.next {
	padding-left: 0.9rem !important;
	padding-right: 0.9rem !important;
}
.ak-judgment-count {
	margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.ak-judgment-hub-cards {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* HTML sitemap */
.ak-sitemap-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
	gap: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
	margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.ak-sitemap-grid h2 {
	margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
	font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-md);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.ak-sitemap-grid ul {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
.ak-sitemap-grid li {
	margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	line-height: 1.4;
}
.ak-sitemap-count {
	color: var(--ak-muted);
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
}
.ak-sitemap-note {
	font-size: var(--ak-text-sm);
	color: var(--ak-muted);
}

/* Sidebar More — collapse long Archives / Categories */
.sidebar .ak-sidebar-more,
.widget-area .ak-sidebar-more,
aside.sidebar .ak-sidebar-more {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	margin: 0.55rem 0 1rem;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
	border: 1px solid var(--ak-rule);
	background: var(--ak-lift);
	color: var(--ak-ink);
	font: inherit;
	font-size: var(--ak-text-xs);
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.sidebar .ak-sidebar-more:hover,
.sidebar .ak-sidebar-more:focus,
.widget-area .ak-sidebar-more:hover,
.widget-area .ak-sidebar-more:focus {
	border-color: var(--ak-ink);
	background: var(--ak-white);
}
.sidebar .ak-sidebar-li-hidden,
.widget-area .ak-sidebar-li-hidden {
	display: none !important;
}