Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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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...
What happens if I bought a used car yesterday and the check engine light came on during the drive home?
If the check engine light came on during the drive home after you bought a used car in Iowa, that does not automatically mean the seller did something unlawful, but it may raise concerns about the car’s condition, the se...
Can a vet clinic keep my pet overnight for observation and charge me if I didn’t agree?
In Ohio, a veterinary clinic generally cannot just make up charges out of nowhere, but the answer often depends on what you consented to, what the clinic told you, and whether emergency care was needed. If you signed an...
Do I have to keep paying for a solar panel lease if I sell my house?
Usually, a solar panel lease does not automatically end just because you sell your house. In many cases, the lease is a separate contract that may continue until it is transferred, bought out, or otherwise resolved accor...
Can a Dealership Refuse to Return My Trade-In After Financing Fails?
In general, a dealership in Michigan may not be able to keep your trade-in just because financing did not go through, but the answer often depends on the paperwork you signed and how the deal was structured. In many car...
Is it legal for a company to automatically enroll me in a paid plan after a free trial ends?
In general, a company may be allowed to convert a free trial into a paid subscription if the terms were clearly disclosed and you agreed to them. The legal issue is usually not the automatic billing by itself, but whethe...
Do I have to notify guests that my home security camera records inside the living room?
In Oregon, whether you need to notify guests about an indoor security camera in a living room depends on the facts, especially where the camera is located, what it records, and whether anyone has a reasonable expectation...
Is it legal for a former tenant to post false claims that I illegally kept deposits?
In Hawaii, a former tenant generally may have some freedom to talk about a dispute, including saying they believe a landlord kept a deposit unfairly. But if the tenant posts statements that are false and presented as fac...
Is it legal for a dealership to refuse to return my deposit after I decided not to buy the car?
In Kentucky, a dealership may sometimes be allowed to keep a deposit after a buyer changes their mind, but not always. The answer usually depends on what the deposit was for, what the paperwork said, whether the deal was...
What happens if a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before removal?
If a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before it was removed, the main legal concern is usually the size and spread of the harm. In general, the more widely a false and damaging video is circulated, the more...
Do I have to keep paying a personal loan if the lender closed my online account and will not send statements?
In general, yes: closing your online account or stopping paper statements usually does not cancel a personal loan or end your duty to make payments. The loan contract still may remain in effect, and the balance may conti...
Is it legal for a car dealer to charge document fees that were not disclosed upfront?
In Texas, the answer usually depends on what the dealer disclosed, what the sales paperwork says, and whether the charge was accurately presented as part of the transaction. In general, a car dealer should not surprise a...
How do I handle a subscription that keeps charging after I canceled through email?
If a subscription keeps charging after you canceled by email, the first step is usually to save proof of the cancellation and the later charges. That may include your cancellation email, the company’s reply, bank stateme...