Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Do I have to hire a locator company to recover escheated funds?
In general, no—you usually do not have to hire a locator company to recover escheated funds in South Carolina. Escheated or unclaimed funds are often held by a state office until the rightful owner, heir, or another auth...
Is it legal for my spouse to cash out stocks before the divorce hearing?
In Indiana, a spouse may be able to sell or cash out stocks before a divorce hearing, but that does not always mean the move is automatically allowed or harmless in the divorce case. In general, once a divorce is filed,...
Can an old money order or cashier’s check be sent to the state as unclaimed property?
In Utah, an old money order or cashier’s check may sometimes be turned over to the state as unclaimed property if it remains unclaimed for long enough and the holder is required to report it under Utah’s unclaimed proper...
Do I have to prove who wrote the anonymous defamatory post before filing a lawsuit?
In general, you do not always need to know the anonymous poster’s real identity before starting a defamation case, but you usually do need enough information to describe the defamation claim and ask the court for help id...
What are my rights if a security guard used too much force and injured my shoulder?
If a security guard used force that was more than reasonably necessary and you injured your shoulder, you may have a civil claim under general Kansas law, depending on the facts. In broad terms, a security guard is not a...
Can I use AI-generated content in merchandise without copyright ownership over the output?
In general, yes, you may be able to use AI-generated content on merchandise even if you do not own copyright in the output—but that does not mean the use is risk-free. The copyright question is only one part of the analy...
How do I recover stock shares that were sold after being escheated in New Mexico?
If stock shares were turned over as abandoned property and later sold, recovering the value may be possible, but the process usually depends on exactly what happened, who held the shares, and whether the shares were sold...
Is it legal for a rental car company to charge hidden fees after return?
In general, a rental car company may charge fees after you return the vehicle if the charges were disclosed in the rental agreement, pricing terms, or other contract documents you accepted. The key issue is usually not w...
What are my rights if a company never sent a due diligence letter before escheating my funds?
In general, when a company or other holder turns over abandoned property or funds to the state, it may have to follow certain notice and reporting steps first. One of those steps is often a “due diligence” or pre-escheat...
What are my rights if someone reposted a defamatory tweet instead of writing it themselves?
If someone in Tennessee reposted a defamatory tweet, your rights may depend on what exactly they shared, how they shared it, and whether they added their own comments or endorsements. In general, defamation law can somet...
Can a Car Dealer Refuse to Return My Deposit After Financing Fell Through?
In California, whether a car dealer can keep your deposit after financing falls through usually depends on the exact paperwork, what kind of deposit it was, and whether the sales agreement was truly final. In general, a...
I left a bad review for a local business and now they’re threatening to sue. Should I take it down?
A bad review does not automatically create legal liability, and businesses often cannot sue simply because they dislike criticism. In general, a review is more likely to create legal risk only if it contains a false stat...
Do I have to disclose AI use to a publisher before signing a copyright assignment?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the contract, the publisher’s policies, and how the work was created. If a publisher asks whether any part of the work was generated, assisted, or edited by AI, you usually should answ...
Can I Cancel a Solar Panel Contract After the Installer Delays for Months?
In general, maybe — but it depends on the contract terms, the reason for the delay, and what has happened between you and the installer since the project was signed. In Arizona, a long delay by itself does not automatica...
What are my rights if a client claims they own the AI-generated logo I created for them?
In Illinois, the answer usually depends on the agreement between you and the client, how the logo was created, and what rights were transferred in writing, if any. In general, disputes over logos are often framed as cont...