Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Can California Businesses Add a 3.99% Card Fee at Checkout Without Advertising It?
In general, California businesses may be able to add a card-related fee at checkout, but whether they can do so without advertising it first depends on several legal and practical factors. The main issues usually involve...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else made illegally under Penal Code 632?
In California, receiving a recording that someone else may have made illegally can create legal risk, but the exact consequences usually depend on what you knew, how you got the recording, and how you used it. Penal Code...
Do I have to check whether AI-generated code copied open-source licensed code?
In general, yes, it is usually wise to check. If AI-generated code may have copied or closely followed open-source licensed code, there can be license compliance issues, attribution questions, or other intellectual prope...
What happens if a repair shop charges me for parts I did not authorize?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop generally should not add charges for parts or work that you did not authorize, but the exact answer depends on what you agreed to, what the shop disclosed, and how the repair was documente...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide cryptocurrency during property division in Arizona?
In general, a spouse is not supposed to hide assets during property division in an Arizona divorce. That usually includes cryptocurrency if it is part of the marital estate or otherwise must be disclosed in the divorce p...
What are my rights if my stock dividends were escheated after mail was returned once?
In Tennessee, if stock dividends were sent to you and later treated as unclaimed property because mail was returned, you may still have rights to try to recover the money. In general, escheat does not mean the property i...
Do I have to pay for repairs after a mechanic misdiagnosed the problem and replaced the wrong part?
In Florida, whether you have to pay after a mechanic misdiagnoses a problem and replaces the wrong part usually depends on the repair agreement, what you authorized, and whether the shop’s work was reasonable under the c...
Can I get my money back if a wedding photographer missed half the reception and delivered blurry photos?
In Virginia, you may be able to seek some kind of refund or other compensation if a wedding photographer did not provide the service you paid for, but the result usually depends on the contract, the facts, and the eviden...
Is it legal for a repair shop to hold my laptop until I pay a diagnostic fee I was never told about?
In Alaska, a repair shop may be able to keep possession of a laptop for unpaid charges in some situations, but the answer usually depends on the facts, the paperwork, and any agreement you made with the shop. If you were...
Do I have to pay taxes when I recover money that was escheated years ago?
In general, recovering money that was previously escheated does not automatically mean you owe tax on the recovery. The tax treatment usually depends on what the money originally was, whether you already paid tax on it,...
Do I have to report unclaimed property from a small business I closed five years ago?
In general, you may still have reporting duties after closing a small business, including in Oregon, if the business held money or other property that became unclaimed before it shut down or while records were still acti...
My Wedding Venue Closed Without Refunding Deposits — What Can I Do?
If a wedding venue in Florida closed and did not refund your deposit, the first question is usually what your contract says and whether the venue actually canceled, breached the agreement, or is going through a bankruptc...
What Are My Rights if Firestone’s $2,000 Repair Failed After a Few Months?
If a Firestone repair cost about $2,000 and then failed after only a few months, you may have several possible consumer-protection and warranty-related concerns under Florida law, depending on the facts. In general, a re...
How do I cancel a meal delivery subscription that keeps charging me even after I clicked cancel online?
If a meal delivery subscription keeps charging you after you clicked cancel online, the first step is usually to save proof of the cancellation and check the account terms. In many subscription disputes, the key issue is...
My Contractor Used Unlicensed Workers — Can I Cancel the Contract?
In California, the answer often depends on the facts of the job, the contract terms, and what “unlicensed workers” means in your situation. In general, a contractor using workers who do not hold a required license does n...