Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Can a restaurant add a “kitchen appreciation fee” that servers never receive?
In California, a restaurant may sometimes add a separate fee to a bill, but the legal treatment of that fee depends on how it is described, disclosed, and used. A label like “kitchen appreciation fee” does not automatica...
Can a car dealership cancel my financing two weeks after I drove the car home?
In Louisiana, a car dealership may sometimes tell a buyer that financing did not go through and that a different contract, lender approval, or vehicle return is needed. But whether that is allowed depends on the paperwor...
Can a pet boarding facility charge emergency vet fees without calling me first?
In North Carolina, a pet boarding facility may sometimes charge emergency veterinary fees without calling first, but that usually depends on the boarding agreement, the circumstances of the emergency, and what the facili...
What happens if an online order was marked delivered but sent to the wrong address?
If an online order is marked delivered but it was sent to the wrong address, the main issue is usually whether the seller, carrier, or someone else still bears responsibility for getting the item to you. In general, a “d...
Is it legal to sell AI-generated posters if the images are based only on text prompts?
In general, it may be legal to sell AI-generated posters created from text prompts, but that does not mean every poster is safe to sell. The legality often depends on what the image looks like, what it copies or resemble...
My Employer Says I’m an Independent Contractor but Controls My Schedule — Is That Misclassification?
In California, schedule control can be an important clue that a worker may be an employee rather than an independent contractor. In general, the more control a company has over when, where, and how the work gets done, th...
How do I prove that my AI-assisted design includes enough creative choices by me?
In general, proving that an AI-assisted design includes enough creative choices by you means showing that the final work reflects meaningful human authorship, not just a prompt entered into a tool. In U.S. copyright law,...
What happens if a business records calls for training but never gives customers notice?
In California, recording customer calls without notice can create serious legal risk. In general, California is a two-party consent state for confidential communications, which means a business usually cannot record a ca...
What are my rights if a platform refuses to register my AI-assisted artwork as original content?
In general, your rights depend on the platform’s rules, the type of content at issue, and whether any intellectual property law actually applies to the work. If a platform refuses to register or label AI-assisted artwork...
Do I Have to Pay HOA Fines If I Never Got the Violation Notice?
In general, whether you have to pay an HOA fine after not receiving the violation notice depends on the HOA’s governing documents, how notice was supposed to be delivered, and whether the association can show it followed...
What happens if I paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness?
If you paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness, the main issue is usually whether the loan was actually eligible for forgiveness under the program rules and whether any deadline, applicati...
Is it legal for a rental car company to charge me for damage found days after return?
In general, a rental car company may try to charge a customer for damage that it says was caused during the rental, even if the damage is discovered after the car was returned. But whether that charge is legally enforcea...
Can California Businesses Add a 3.99% Card Fee at Checkout Without Advertising It?
In general, California businesses may be able to add a card-related fee at checkout, but whether they can do so without advertising it first depends on several legal and practical factors. The main issues usually involve...
Can a mechanic charge diagnostic fees twice for the same issue?
In general, a mechanic may be able to charge more than once for diagnostic work, but whether charging twice for the same issue is reasonable usually depends on the facts, the repair agreement, and what work was actually...
Do I have to prove my identity to recover funds listed under my maiden name?
In general, yes, you may have to prove your identity if you are trying to recover money or property that is listed under your maiden name. In Pennsylvania, as in many states, the holder of the funds usually needs enough...