Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Is it legal for a subscription service to keep billing after I removed my payment method?
In general, a subscription service may not be allowed to keep charging you forever just because your old payment method is still on file. But removing a card, bank account, or other payment method does not always automat...
How do I stop a subscription that keeps charging after cancellation?
If a subscription keeps charging after you canceled it, the first step is usually to gather proof that you canceled and to review the account terms you agreed to. In many cases, the issue is a billing error, a processing...
Can I be evicted for running a small online business from my apartment?
In Missouri, the answer is often: it depends on your lease, your landlord’s rules, and what your business actually involves. Many tenants run low-impact online businesses from home without causing problems, but a landlor...
What happens if an online order was marked delivered but sent to the wrong address?
If an online order is marked delivered but it was sent to the wrong address, the main issue is usually whether the seller, carrier, or someone else still bears responsibility for getting the item to you. In general, a “d...
How do I take a pet boarding facility to court if my pet was injured in their care?
If your pet was injured while being boarded, you may be able to bring a civil claim against the facility, depending on the facts and the evidence. In Wyoming, as in many states, the legal theory might involve negligence,...
Can Employers or Businesses Keep Photocopies of Driver’s Licenses?
In general, a business or employer may ask to see your driver’s license to verify identity, age, driving privileges, or eligibility for a transaction or job duty. Whether it may keep a photocopy is a separate question an...
Do I have to get permission before training a small AI model on copyrighted photos I bought online?
In general, buying a copyrighted photo online does not automatically give you the right to use that photo for every purpose. It usually gives you only the rights that were included in the purchase or license, and those r...
Do I have to ask the platform to preserve evidence before the post disappears?
In general, if you think an online post, message, account record, or platform log may matter in a legal dispute, it is often a good idea to think about preservation early. Once content disappears, gets deleted, or change...
How do I handle a DMCA takedown notice for an AI-generated video I posted?
If you receive a DMCA takedown notice about an AI-generated video you posted, the first step is usually to stay calm and review the notice carefully. In general, a DMCA notice is a copyright complaint, not a court order....
Can a Car Dealership Change Financing Terms After I Drove Off?
In general, a car dealership in Missouri does not automatically get to change financing terms after you leave with the vehicle. If the sale was completed on the terms you signed, the dealership usually cannot later rewri...
Do I have to keep paying a personal loan if the lender closed my online account and will not send statements?
In general, yes: closing your online account or stopping paper statements usually does not cancel a personal loan or end your duty to make payments. The loan contract still may remain in effect, and the balance may conti...
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...
What are my rights if a defective chair broke under me at a restaurant?
If a chair broke under you at a restaurant in Tennessee, you may have rights if the restaurant, a property owner, a manufacturer, or another responsible party was negligent or if a product defect contributed to the incid...
Do I have to prove the statement was fact and not opinion?
In many defamation disputes, yes — the distinction between a statement of fact and a statement of opinion can matter a great deal. In general, a false statement of fact is more likely to support a defamation claim than a...
What happens if a gym refuses to cancel my membership despite multiple written requests?
If a gym refuses to cancel your membership after you have made multiple written requests, the situation usually turns on the membership agreement, the cancellation method required by the contract, and any consumer protec...