"Legal quagmire" refers to a complicated and difficult situation involving a lot of confusing and conflicting laws or regulations that can be challenging to navigate or resolve. Full definition
For our established business clients, we direct them through potential legal quagmires that necessarily arise from operations, employee / labor relations, insurance dealings, business planning, commercial transactions, and regulatory mandates. (carrmaloney.com)
Furthermore, as a person working for herself — and without a legal team — I don't want to expose myself to any potential legal quagmire, not unless it's a very special scenario. (janefriedman.com)
It's led to a legal quagmire in Arkansas, one of only two southern states to legalize medical marijuana. (entrepreneur.com)