Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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What are my rights if an AI company used my paintings in training data without asking me?
In general, if an AI company used your paintings in training data without asking, the legal issues may involve copyright law, contract terms, platform terms, privacy concerns, and possibly state-law claims depending on t...
Can I sue a contractor for unfinished kitchen work if we only had text messages and payment receipts?
In general, yes, a contractor dispute can sometimes be pursued even if the agreement was mostly handled by text messages and payment receipts. In Montana, as in many states, the lack of a formal written contract does not...
How do I respond if a customer says my AI-generated product art infringes their copyright?
If a customer says your AI-generated product art infringes their copyright, the safest first step is usually to treat the complaint seriously and preserve all related materials. That may include the artwork file, prompts...
Is it legal for an auto repair shop to charge $900 more than the written estimate without asking me first?
In North Carolina, a repair shop usually should not treat a written estimate as meaningless. In general, when a customer receives a written estimate, the amount is meant to give the customer a basis for deciding whether...
What happens if my spouse bought a motorcycle during marriage but titled it in a friend’s name?
In Louisiana, a motorcycle bought during marriage may still be treated as a marital asset even if the title is in a friend’s name. Title is important evidence, but it is not always the only thing a court may look at when...
My Roommate Moved Out Early and Left Me With the Whole Lease — Can I Recover Their Share?
In Colorado, you may sometimes be able to recover money from a roommate who moved out early and stopped paying their share, but it usually depends on the lease, any roommate agreement, and the facts of what each person p...
What are my rights if my mineral royalty payments were turned over as unclaimed property?
If your mineral royalty payments were turned over as unclaimed property, you generally still may have a right to claim the money from the state or the holder that reported it. In North Dakota, as in other states, unclaim...
What are my rights if a business reported my customer credit balance as abandoned?
If a business reported your customer credit balance as abandoned, you may have rights to notice, to claim the balance, and to challenge the reporting if the balance was not actually abandoned under applicable law. In gen...
Can a Vet Charge Me for Treatment I Did Not Approve?
In general, a veterinarian may charge for treatment that was authorized, reasonably necessary in an emergency, or covered by a signed consent or estimate agreement. If you did not approve a procedure, medication, test, o...
What are my rights if my spouse refuses to disclose cryptocurrency accounts?
In Idaho, if you are dealing with a divorce, separation, or another property dispute, you generally have the right to ask for a full disclosure of marital finances, including cryptocurrency accounts, wallets, exchange ac...
Is it legal for a store to allow a customer’s dog inside after it growled at people?
In Indiana, a store may be allowed to let a customer bring a dog inside after the dog growled at people, but that does not automatically make the decision safe or risk-free. The legal answer usually depends on the type o...
I paid a plumber upfront and he ghosted after opening the wall. What’s the best next step?
If you paid a plumber upfront in Pennsylvania and the plumber stopped responding after opening the wall, the best next step is usually to document everything, try to preserve your evidence, and send a clear written deman...
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...