Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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What happens if my last check does not include earned commissions from sales I already closed?
If your last paycheck does not include commissions you believe you already earned, that often means there is a wage dispute about whether those commissions were payable yet, how they were calculated, or whether any contr...
What are my rights if my school misrepresented its accreditation and I borrowed $25,000?
If a school misrepresented its accreditation, you may have several possible rights or remedies, but the available options usually depend on the exact facts, the type of loan, what the school said, and whether you relied...
Can I take a moving company to court for holding my items hostage over extra fees?
In general, a moving company may not be able to keep your belongings indefinitely just because it says you owe more money, but the answer depends on the contract, the shipment type, the facts of the move, and whether sta...
Can I sue if a podcast host falsely accused me of running a Ponzi scheme?
In Utah, a false accusation on a podcast may sometimes lead to a defamation claim, depending on what was said, how it was presented, and whether it caused harm. An accusation that someone ran a Ponzi scheme is serious be...
Do I have to prove financial loss to bring an online defamation claim in New York?
In New York, you usually do not need to prove a specific dollar amount of financial loss just to bring an online defamation claim. But whether financial loss must be shown often depends on the type of statement, the harm...
Do I have to pay for prepaid services if the business shuts down?
If a business shuts down, whether you still have to pay for prepaid services usually depends on the contract terms, how much of the service was already used, and what Alaska law may allow in the circumstances. In general...
Can a car dealer change the price after I signed the purchase agreement?
In general, a car dealer may not simply change a signed purchase price just because it later wants a higher amount. A signed purchase agreement usually matters because it can show the terms the parties agreed to, includi...
How do I collect a small claims judgment if the business refuses to pay?
If you have a small claims judgment in Alabama and the business does not pay добровольно, the judgment does not usually collect itself. In general, a judgment gives you a legal right to try to collect, but you may still...
What happens if a client asks me to remove all AI-generated content after delivery?
In general, what happens next depends on the contract, the scope of the work, and whether the content was delivered as a final product or only as a draft. A client’s request to remove AI-generated content after delivery...
What are my rights if a storage unit company auctioned my belongings even though I paid online the day before?
If a storage unit company auctioned your belongings after you paid online the day before, the first question is whether the payment was actually received, posted, and credited before the auction took place. In general, a...
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...
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 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...
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...