Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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Can I Sue a Travel Agency for Booking the Wrong Dates?
In general, you may have a legal claim if a travel agency books the wrong dates and that mistake causes financial loss or another measurable harm. Whether a claim exists usually depends on what the agency agreed to do, w...
My Employer Says I’m an Independent Contractor but Controls My Schedule — Is That Misclassification?
In California, schedule control can be an important clue that a worker may be an employee rather than an independent contractor. In general, the more control a company has over when, where, and how the work gets done, th...
What happens if the online statement was partly true but included false details?
In general, a statement can still create legal problems even if part of it is true. In Connecticut, as in many states, the legal issue is often not whether every word was false, but whether the overall message was mislea...
Is it legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue?
In general, it may be legal to use AI-generated music in a YouTube video that earns ad revenue, but the answer depends on several legal and practical factors. The biggest issues are usually copyright, licensing, the term...
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...
What Can I Do If a Moving Company Lost My Belongings?
If a moving company lost your belongings, you may have options to report the loss, ask for a search, and file a claim for the missing items. In general, the first step is to gather your moving paperwork, make a detailed...
What happens if a business gift card balance is treated as unclaimed property?
In general, if a business gift card balance is treated as unclaimed property, the business may have to turn the unused value over to the state rather than keep it indefinitely. The exact result depends on how Michigan la...
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...
How do I claim an old utility deposit that shows up as unclaimed property?
In North Carolina, an old utility deposit that appears on an unclaimed property list usually means the utility company reported money it could not return to you after your account ended. In general, the state holds that...
How do I value a family business for divorce settlement purposes?
In a divorce, valuing a family business usually means figuring out what the business is worth as part of the marital property division process. That value may affect how property is divided, whether one spouse keeps the...
What happens if a state denies my unclaimed property claim because my ID address does not match?
If Alaska denies an unclaimed property claim because the address on your ID does not match the address tied to the property, it usually means the state wants more proof that you are the correct owner or an authorized hei...
Do I Owe a Cancellation Fee If the Service Provider Missed the Appointment?
In general, if the service provider missed the appointment, it may be hard for them to justify charging you a cancellation fee for that same appointment. A cancellation fee usually exists to cover the provider’s lost tim...
A moving company is holding my belongings because they say the weight was higher than estimated. What now?
If a moving company in Florida is holding your belongings because it says the shipment weighed more than the estimate, the situation often turns on the contract, the estimate, the final bill, and the mover’s payment rule...
How do I collect a small claims judgment if the business refuses to pay?
If you have a small claims judgment in Alabama and the business does not pay добровольно, the judgment does not usually collect itself. In general, a judgment gives you a legal right to try to collect, but you may still...
Do I have to prove financial loss to bring an online defamation claim in New York?
In New York, you usually do not need to prove a specific dollar amount of financial loss just to bring an online defamation claim. But whether financial loss must be shown often depends on the type of statement, the harm...