Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
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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...
Can I Get My Deposit Back If the Venue Canceled My Event?
In Georgia, whether you can get your deposit back after a venue cancels your event usually depends on the contract, the reason for the cancellation, and what money was paid as a deposit versus a nonrefundable booking fee...
What happens if someone outside my state posted lies about me online?
If someone outside New Hampshire posted false statements about you online, the situation may still matter in New Hampshire if the harm was felt here. In general, internet posts can create issues in more than one state be...
What are my rights if my spouse is hiding income from a side business during the divorce?
In general, if you are going through a divorce in Washington and you think your spouse is hiding income from a side business, you may have the right to ask for full financial disclosure and to challenge incomplete or ina...
Is it legal for a subscription service to require 30 days notice to cancel?
In general, a subscription service may be allowed to require 30 days’ notice to cancel if that term was clearly disclosed and is not otherwise prohibited by applicable law. In Utah, as in many states, the details usually...
What are my rights if someone copied my prompt and generated similar artwork?
In general, if someone copied your prompt and used it to generate similar artwork, your rights may depend on what was copied, how the prompt was used, and whether the resulting image is legally protected by copyright or...
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 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...
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...
How do I include ownership of a family business in a prenup?
If you own or expect to receive an interest in a family business, a prenuptial agreement can often be used to clarify how that ownership will be treated if you marry. In general, the prenup can say whether the business i...
My Roommate’s Cat Ruined My Mattress — Can I Make Them Pay for a Replacement?
In Texas, a roommate may sometimes be responsible if their pet damaged your mattress, but the answer usually depends on the facts. The key questions are who owned the mattress, who caused the damage, whether the roommate...
Can I sue if a podcast host falsely accused me of running a Ponzi scheme?
In Utah, a false accusation on a podcast may sometimes lead to a defamation claim, depending on what was said, how it was presented, and whether it caused harm. An accusation that someone ran a Ponzi scheme is serious be...
Is it legal for a company to auto-renew my subscription without clear notice?
In general, a company may be allowed to auto-renew a subscription if the terms clearly explain that the subscription will continue unless canceled. But if the renewal terms were not presented clearly, or if the company u...
How do I cancel a monthly tutoring service that keeps billing after my child stopped attending?
If a tutoring company keeps charging you after your child stopped attending, the first step is usually to review the contract or membership terms you agreed to when you signed up. In many consumer service arrangements, t...