Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Can a Gym Keep Charging Me After I Canceled in Person?
In general, if you canceled a gym membership in person, the gym usually should not keep charging you for future billing periods after the cancellation takes effect. But whether charges may continue depends on the contrac...
Is it legal to sell prints of AI-generated images that resemble Disney characters?
In general, selling prints of AI-generated images that resemble Disney characters can create legal risk, even if the image was generated by software rather than copied directly from a Disney movie, poster, or book. The m...
Is It Legal for a Gym to Require Certified Mail to Cancel a Membership?
In general, a gym may be able to require a particular cancellation method if that requirement is clearly stated in the membership contract and does not violate applicable law. That means a certified mail requirement is n...
Is it legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue?
In general, it may be legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue, but the answer depends on several legal and practical factors. The biggest issues are usually copyright, licensing, the term...
A salon overprocessed my hair and it broke off. Can small claims cover this?
In New Jersey, a small claims court case may sometimes be used to seek money for salon hair damage, including a claim that a salon overprocessed hair and caused breakage. Whether small claims is a good fit usually depend...
Is it legal for an ex to post on Instagram that I cheated clients in my small business?
In Florida, an ex posting on Instagram that you “cheated clients” in your small business may be legally risky for them, but whether it is unlawful depends on the exact words used, whether the statement is false, and whet...
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 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 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...