Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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How do I cancel a subscription that requires certified mail notice to terminate?
If a subscription contract says you must give notice by certified mail to cancel, the safest general approach is to follow those instructions exactly. In Utah, as in other states, the terms of the agreement often matter...
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...
Can I bring a claim if I got food poisoning from a catered event and missed work?
If you got food poisoning after a catered event in Missouri and missed work, you may have a possible claim, but it depends on the facts. In general, a person who is harmed by contaminated food might pursue a claim based...
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...
What happens if a contractor overbilled me by $2,000 and won’t correct it?
If a contractor overbilled you by $2,000 and refuses to correct the bill, the main issue is usually whether you can show the charge was actually wrong and that you raised the problem clearly. In general, a billing disput...
Is it legal for a dealership to add a $1,995 protection package after we agreed on the price?
In Colorado, a dealership usually cannot simply change the deal after you and the dealer have already agreed on the price, but the answer depends on what was actually agreed to, what was written, and whether you had alre...
Is it legal for a cosigner to be denied release after 48 on time payments?
In Nevada, the answer usually depends on the wording of the loan or lease agreement, the lender’s policies, and whether the agreement actually gives a right to cosigner release after 48 on-time payments. A person who cos...
How do I deal with a contractor who installed the wrong countertops and won’t replace them?
If a contractor installed the wrong countertops and refuses to replace them, the situation usually turns on the contract, the written specifications, any change orders, and the proof you have that the installation did no...
Is it legal for a car dealer to run my credit multiple times without my consent?
In Texas, a car dealer may be able to access your credit more than once in connection with a vehicle purchase or financing process, but whether that is lawful depends on the facts, the disclosures you received, and the p...
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...
Do I have to send due diligence letters before reporting abandoned checks from my company?
In general, whether you must send due diligence letters before reporting abandoned checks depends on the type of property involved, the reason the checks are considered abandoned, and the unclaimed property rules that ap...
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 a contractor fails to complete work by the deadline stated in the contract?
In Vermont, if a contractor does not finish work by the deadline in the contract, the late completion may be treated as a breach of contract. What happens next usually depends on the contract language, the reason for the...
What Can I Do If a Contractor Took My Deposit and Disappeared?
If a contractor took your deposit and then stopped responding, it can feel overwhelming. In general, your options may depend on what the contract said, what work was promised, how much money you paid, and whether the con...
What are my rights if a delivery company loses my $500 package?
If a delivery company loses your $500 package, you may have several possible rights and options, but they usually depend on the facts, the delivery contract, the company’s terms, and whether the shipper or recipient was...