Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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What are my rights if a coworker recorded me in a private office without telling me?
If a coworker recorded you in a private office without telling you, you may have privacy concerns, and the facts matter a great deal. In Illinois, workplace recording issues can overlap with privacy rights, employer poli...
My neighbor’s kids keep ringing my doorbell late at night. Is this harassment or just annoying?
In general, repeated late-night doorbell ringing can be more than a nuisance, but whether it counts as harassment depends on the facts. A one-time prank or occasional childish behavior is usually treated differently from...
How do I get credit toward forgiveness for payments I made before consolidating?
In general, whether payments made before consolidation count toward forgiveness depends on the type of loan forgiveness program, the type of loans you had before consolidation, and the specific consolidation rules that a...
How do I sue a contractor who left my kitchen unfinished after taking full payment?
If a contractor took full payment and left a kitchen unfinished, there may be several possible legal claims, depending on the contract, the work performed, and the facts of the dispute. In Massachusetts, people often loo...
Do I have to accept arbitration when a home warranty company refuses to cover my broken air conditioner?
In South Carolina, you usually have to start with the terms of the home warranty contract. Many home warranty agreements include an arbitration clause, which may require disputes to go through arbitration instead of cour...
How do I ask a judge to exclude a recording that was made without my consent?
In California, asking a judge to exclude a recording usually means asking the court not to admit it as evidence. That request is often made through a motion or objection, depending on the stage of the case and the type o...
Do I have to consolidate FFEL loans to qualify for income driven forgiveness?
In general, many borrowers with older FFEL loans ask this question because FFEL loans do not always work the same way as newer federal student loans. Whether you must consolidate usually depends on the specific forgivene...
My Bank Froze My Account After a Fraud Report — How Do I Get Access Back?
In California, a bank may freeze or restrict an account after a fraud report if it believes the account may be involved in unauthorized activity, a disputed transaction, identity theft, or another security concern. In ge...
My Roommate Refuses to Pay Utilities That Are in My Name — Can I Sue?
If your roommate agreed to share utilities and then stopped paying, you may have a possible repayment claim. In Virginia, as in many states, the answer often depends on what agreement existed, what proof you have, and wh...
Is it legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about my child?
In Pennsylvania, whether it is legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about your child can depend on the circumstances, especially whether the conversation is considered private and whether th...
What happens if I missed my DMV hearing deadline after a DUI arrest?
If you missed a DMV hearing deadline after a DUI arrest in Louisiana, the most common consequence is that you may lose the chance to challenge an immediate administrative action related to your driving privileges. In gen...
Can a daycare charge the whole month after we withdrew because they changed hours?
In Maryland, a daycare may be able to charge the full month after withdrawal if your enrollment agreement or parent handbook says monthly tuition is due for the entire billing period, even if a child stops attending part...
Do I Have to Pay HOA Fines If I Never Got the Violation Notice?
In general, whether you have to pay an HOA fine after not receiving the violation notice depends on the HOA’s governing documents, how notice was supposed to be delivered, and whether the association can show it followed...
How do I challenge statements made after hours of questioning without food or sleep?
If a statement was made after hours of questioning while a person was deprived of food or sleep, it may be possible to challenge whether the statement was voluntary. In criminal cases, courts usually look at the total ci...
What are my rights if I asked for a lawyer but detectives kept questioning me?
In Illinois, if you are in police custody and you clearly ask for a lawyer, detectives generally must stop asking you questions until a lawyer is present. This rule is based on the idea that a person should be able to en...