Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
Is it legal for an ex to post on Instagram that I cheated clients in my small business?
In Florida, an ex posting on Instagram that you “cheated clients” in your small business may be legally risky for them, but whether it is unlawful depends on the exact words used, whether the statement is false, and whet...
What happens if an AI-generated image includes a fake watermark that looks like another artist’s signature?
In general, an AI-generated image that includes a fake watermark or a signature-like mark resembling another artist’s signature can create legal risk. The exact consequences usually depend on what the mark is, whether it...
What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
How do I handle divorce when we own a small business together?
If you and your spouse own a small business together, divorce often adds an extra layer of financial and legal complexity. In general, the business may be treated as part of the marital property division, but the exact r...
Is it legal for a state to keep interest earned on money after it is escheated?
In general, the answer depends on the law that governs the unclaimed property and on what happened to the money while the state held it. Escheat or unclaimed property laws usually let the state take custody of abandoned...
How do I take a dog trainer to court after paying $1,200 and seeing no results?
In general, if you paid a dog trainer and feel you got little or no value, the first question is what the trainer promised and whether those promises were part of a contract, advertisement, or written agreement. A disapp...
Is it defamation if someone falsely says my nonprofit misused donations?
In general, a false statement that a nonprofit misused donations can be defamatory if it is communicated to someone else and harms the nonprofit’s reputation. A statement like this may be especially serious because it su...