Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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What happens if an AI-generated image includes a fake watermark that looks like another artist’s signature?
In general, an AI-generated image that includes a fake watermark or a signature-like mark resembling another artist’s signature can create legal risk. The exact consequences usually depend on what the mark is, whether it...
What Are My Rights When an Online Seller Claims a Price Error?
When an online seller says a posted price was a mistake, your rights usually depend on the facts, the seller’s terms, and whether a binding contract was formed. In general, a website listing can sometimes be treated like...
What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
What are my rights if a furniture store delivered a damaged couch and refuses to refund me?
If a furniture store delivered a couch that arrived damaged and then refuses to give a refund, you may have consumer rights under Wisconsin law and under the terms of your purchase agreement. In general, what you can do...
Do I have to file a claim in the state where I live now or the state where the account was opened?
In general, the right place to file a claim depends on several things, not just where you live now or where the account was originally opened. The answer often turns on the type of claim, the contract or account terms, w...
How do I handle divorce when we own a small business together?
If you and your spouse own a small business together, divorce often adds an extra layer of financial and legal complexity. In general, the business may be treated as part of the marital property division, but the exact r...
Can I Recover Replacement Costs After a Contractor Ruined My Building?
In Missouri, you may be able to recover replacement costs after a contractor damages or ruins a building, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the contract, the type of damage, and the available proof. In general...
What are my rights if a dog bite happened during a paid training class?
If a dog bite happens during a paid training class, you may have rights connected to personal injury law, premises liability, negligence, or sometimes contract and business liability issues. In general, the fact that the...
What are my rights if my fiancé threatens to cancel the wedding unless I sign?
In Kansas, as in many states, a person generally cannot be forced to sign an agreement just because their fiancé threatens to cancel the wedding. Whether you have legal rights depends a lot on what you are being asked to...
How do I recover stock shares that were sold after being escheated in New Mexico?
If stock shares were turned over as abandoned property and later sold, recovering the value may be possible, but the process usually depends on exactly what happened, who held the shares, and whether the shares were sold...
Is it legal for a state to keep interest earned on money after it is escheated?
In general, the answer depends on the law that governs the unclaimed property and on what happened to the money while the state held it. Escheat or unclaimed property laws usually let the state take custody of abandoned...
How do I take a dog trainer to court after paying $1,200 and seeing no results?
In general, if you paid a dog trainer and feel you got little or no value, the first question is what the trainer promised and whether those promises were part of a contract, advertisement, or written agreement. A disapp...
What happens if an AI image I used in an ad looks almost identical to another artist’s work?
If an AI-generated image used in an advertisement looks almost identical to another artist’s work, the situation may raise copyright, trademark, false advertising, unfair competition, or contract issues, depending on the...
Is it defamation if someone falsely says my nonprofit misused donations?
In general, a false statement that a nonprofit misused donations can be defamatory if it is communicated to someone else and harms the nonprofit’s reputation. A statement like this may be especially serious because it su...
Can a Business Charge My Card Again After I Disputed the First Charge?
In general, a business may try to charge your card again after you dispute the first charge, but whether it is allowed depends on the facts, the payment method, the business’s policies, and any agreement you made. A seco...