Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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What are my rights if a YouTuber used my name and falsely called me a scammer?
If a YouTuber used your name and publicly called you a scammer, you may have rights under Washington law depending on what was said, how it was presented, and whether the statement was false and harmful. In general, fals...
Can prepaid debit card balances be subject to escheatment laws in West Virginia?
In general, yes. Prepaid debit card balances may be subject to escheatment laws if the funds are considered abandoned property under West Virginia law and no valid activity occurs for the applicable period. Whether a par...
How do I know if a voicemail message counts as consent to record the rest of a call?
In general, a voicemail message does not automatically count as consent to record the rest of a live phone call. Whether it counts usually depends on what the speaker actually said, whether the statement clearly allowed...
Can I Stop Payment on a Check to a Contractor Who Did Bad Work?
In general, you may be able to stop payment on a check to a contractor, but whether that is a good or lawful option depends on the facts, your agreement, and Hawaii law. A stop-payment order usually tells your bank not t...
What Rights Does a Software Engineer Have After Building a Startup MVP Alone?
In general, a software engineer who builds a startup MVP alone may have rights related to compensation, ownership of the code, equity, credit, and contract enforcement, but the exact rights depend heavily on the facts. I...
Is It Legal for a Store to Reject Cash Payments?
In general, a private store may sometimes refuse cash, but the answer depends on the facts and on whether any federal, state, or local rule applies. In Virginia, there is not always a simple blanket rule that requires ev...
Is it legal for a college to enroll me in loans without clearly explaining what I was signing?
In general, a college should not mislead you about what you are signing, but the legal answer depends heavily on the facts, the documents involved, and whether the loans were federal, private, or school-based. In Indiana...
How do I get my money back from a mechanic who replaced parts that did not fix the problem?
If a mechanic replaced parts but the original problem is still not fixed, there may be several general steps to consider. In Oklahoma, the first issue is usually whether the repair shop promised a specific result, made a...
Is it legal for a private student lender to refuse to provide the original promissory note?
In general, a private student lender may be able to refuse to hand over the original promissory note, depending on the loan terms, the lender’s recordkeeping, and the purpose of the request. In many consumer lending situ...
Can a car dealer cancel my purchase because they found a better buyer?
In general, a car dealer in Florida cannot simply cancel a completed purchase just because another buyer is offering more money. Whether a dealer may back out usually depends on what exactly was signed, whether financing...
What are my rights if a freelancer delivered AI-generated content but assigned me copyright in the contract?
In general, your rights depend on a mix of contract law, copyright law, and the facts of how the content was created. If a freelancer signed a contract assigning you copyright, that assignment may give you ownership righ...
Can I Sue a Photographer Who Never Delivered Wedding Photos?
If a wedding photographer never delivered your photos, you may have a possible civil claim, but the answer depends on the contract, the communications between the parties, and what actually happened. In Illinois, dispute...
How do I sue a cleaning service that stole items from my home?
If a cleaning service took items from your home, the situation may involve both a civil claim and, in some cases, a police report. In general, a person or business that enters your home to provide cleaning services is st...
The car wash ripped off my side mirror and pointed to a “not responsible” sign. Does that matter?
In Georgia, a “not responsible” sign may matter, but it usually does not automatically end the issue. In general, a business cannot always avoid responsibility just by posting a sign, especially if the damage may have be...
What happens if a repair shop charges me for parts I did not authorize?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop generally should not add charges for parts or work that you did not authorize, but the exact answer depends on what you agreed to, what the shop disclosed, and how the repair was documente...