Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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How do I prove my old employer was a qualifying nonprofit if it no longer exists?
If an old employer no longer exists, proving that it was a qualifying nonprofit usually means reconstructing the organization’s status from records that still exist in government databases, tax filings, corporate filings...
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,...
Is it legal for a business to keep uncashed refund checks instead of reporting them to the state?
In Kentucky, a business generally cannot treat uncashed refund checks as if they are simply its own money forever. In many situations, money represented by an uncashed check may be considered unclaimed property, which ca...
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 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...
How do I get out of a cell phone contract after the company raised my monthly rate by $20?
If your cell phone company raised your monthly rate, the first question is whether your contract or service agreement gives the company the right to change prices. In many consumer contracts, providers include language t...
What happens if my business forgot to report unclaimed customer refunds by the state deadline?
If your business missed the Delaware deadline for reporting unclaimed customer refunds, the first thing to know is that the issue usually does not disappear on its own. In general, unclaimed property rules are designed t...
How do I respond if a customer says my AI-generated product art infringes their copyright?
If a customer says your AI-generated product art infringes their copyright, the safest first step is usually to treat the complaint seriously and preserve all related materials. That may include the artwork file, prompts...
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...
Can a Vet Charge Me for Treatment I Did Not Approve?
In general, a veterinarian may charge for treatment that was authorized, reasonably necessary in an emergency, or covered by a signed consent or estimate agreement. If you did not approve a procedure, medication, test, o...
What are my rights if my car warranty claim is denied due to “lack of maintenance” I can prove?
If a car warranty claim is denied because the company says you failed to maintain the vehicle, but you have proof that you did the required maintenance, you may have grounds to challenge the denial. In general, a warrant...
Do I have to get consent before recording a mediation session about a consumer dispute in California?
In California, the safest general answer is usually yes: you should assume you need clear consent before recording a mediation session, especially if the session is confidential or involves private dispute-resolution com...
Can I sue a contractor for poor workmanship if I do not have a formal contract?
In Montana, and in many other states, the absence of a formal written contract does not always mean you have no legal claim against a contractor. In general, disputes over home repairs, renovations, or construction work...
What are my rights if my school promised job placement and I never got the training they advertised?
If a school in Washington promised job placement, career training, or specific program benefits and did not deliver them, you may have potential rights under consumer protection, contract, or school-specific rules, depen...
Is it legal for a mechanic to keep my car because I disputed the charges?
In North Carolina, a mechanic may sometimes have a legal right to keep a vehicle if there is an unpaid repair bill or a dispute about charges, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, a shop that performe...