Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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How do I identify an anonymous account that posted defamatory comments about my business?
In general, identifying an anonymous account that posted harmful comments about a business can be difficult, and the process usually depends on the platform, the available evidence, and the applicable law in North Caroli...
How do I handle a pet boarding business that lost my dog’s medication and then charged me full price?
If a pet boarding business in Hawaii lost your dog’s medication and still charged you the full amount, the situation may involve contract issues, business practices, and possibly a dispute over damages or service quality...
What are my rights if my credit union says my account was dormant but I logged in online last year?
If a credit union says your account was dormant, but you believe you accessed it online last year, the first issue is usually what the credit union counts as “activity.” In many cases, a simple online login may or may no...
What are my rights if someone uses AI to make a copycat version of my webcomic?
If someone uses AI to make a webcomic that closely copies yours, you may have rights under copyright and related laws, depending on what was copied and how closely the new work tracks your original. In general, copyright...
How do I protect a video game with AI-generated textures and human-written code?
In general, a video game can involve multiple kinds of intellectual property at the same time, including the source code, visual art, music, sound effects, characters, story, and overall game design elements. If your gam...
Can I sue a moving company in small claims court for breaking my TV and losing two boxes?
In Arizona, you may be able to bring a small claims case against a moving company if the amount you are asking for falls within the small claims court limit and the facts support a claim that the company was responsible...
I paid a deposit for a couch and the store keeps pushing delivery back. Can I cancel and get my money back?
In New Jersey, the answer is often “maybe,” but it depends on the store’s contract, the reason for the delay, and what the store promised when you paid the deposit. In general, if a retailer keeps missing the delivery da...
What happens if a contractor used cheaper materials than what was listed in our written agreement?
If a contractor used cheaper materials than what your written agreement called for, the situation is often treated as a possible contract dispute, and sometimes also as a consumer-protection issue, depending on the facts...
Do I have to pay a fee if a service provider cancels on me last minute?
In general, if a service provider cancels on you at the last minute, you may not be the one who owes a cancellation fee. Usually, fees are tied to the customer canceling, missing an appointment, or changing plans at the...
Do I have to stop recording if someone says they do not agree to be recorded?
In California, the answer may depend on what kind of recording you are making, where you are making it, and whether the law requires consent from the people being recorded. In general, if a recording law applies, a perso...
How do I report someone for secretly recording confidential conversations?
In Washington, secretly recording a conversation can raise serious privacy and criminal-law concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. The most important first step is to understand what kind of conversat...
Is it legal for a contractor to record our payment dispute without warning me?
In Pennsylvania, whether a contractor can record a payment dispute without warning you depends a lot on how the recording was made and what was said. If the contractor recorded a conversation and you were part of that co...
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 I Sue a Mechanic Who Kept My Car for Months and Still Didn’t Fix It?
In Florida, a mechanic who keeps your car for a long time and still does not repair it may create a legal dispute, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. The key questions are usually what the mechanic promised, wh...
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...