Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for a competitor to post fake Yelp reviews claiming my salon injured customers?
In general, no. If a competitor is posting fake online reviews that claim your salon injured customers, that can raise serious legal issues in Nevada and under federal law. False statements about a business may be treate...
Do I have to recertify income if my payment is already $0?
In general, a $0 payment does not automatically mean you can skip recertifying income. Many benefit, repayment, and assistance programs require periodic updates even when your current payment is zero, because the agency...
Is it legal for my private student lender to refuse any hardship option after I lost my job?
In general, yes — a private student lender may be allowed to refuse a hardship option after you lose your job, depending on the loan contract and the lender’s policies. Private student loans are usually governed by the p...
Can I sue a landlord if my child got lead poisoning from peeling paint in the apartment?
In general, a tenant may be able to bring a claim against a landlord if a child was harmed by lead paint in an apartment, but the answer depends heavily on the facts, the lease, the condition of the property, notice to t...
Do I have to pay for repairs if the other driver’s insurer accepts fault but says their policy limit is too low?
In general, if another driver caused the crash and their insurer accepts fault, that does not necessarily mean the insurer will pay all of your repair costs. The insurer usually owes only up to the policy limit available...
Can Someone Go to Jail for Blackmailing a Minor With Nude Photos?
Yes, in Illinois, blackmailing a minor with nude photos can potentially lead to jail or prison, depending on what happened and what charges the government files. In general, threatening to expose, share, or use intimate...
Is it legal for a waiver to block my claim after a zipline harness failed?
In South Dakota, a signed waiver may affect an injury claim after a zipline harness failure, but it usually does not automatically end the analysis. Whether the waiver is enforceable often depends on what the form said,...
What happens if I bought a mattress online and the company refuses to honor its 100-night trial?
If you bought a mattress online and the company refuses to honor a promised 100-night trial, the issue is usually about the seller’s contract terms and any consumer-protection rules that may apply in Delaware. In general...
What happens if the other driver says I changed lanes but dashcam video shows they drifted into me?
In Louisiana, dashcam video can be important evidence when the two drivers give different accounts of how a crash happened. If the other driver says you changed lanes, but the video appears to show their vehicle drifting...
Can I make a claim if a road rage driver intentionally hit my car?
Yes, you may be able to make a claim if another driver intentionally hit your car during a road rage incident. In general, an intentional crash can support civil claims for property damage and, depending on the facts, pe...
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...
What happens if the harasser lives in Oregon but keeps contacting me while I live in Washington?
If someone in Oregon keeps contacting you while you live in Washington, the key issue is usually not where the harasser lives, but where the effects of the conduct are felt and what kind of conduct is happening. In gener...
Is it legal for a student loan servicer to reject my employer certification because of an electronic signature?
In general, a student loan servicer may be able to reject an employer certification that does not meet the program’s signature requirements, but the answer often depends on the type of loan program, the servicer’s rules,...
How do I know whether my loans are federal or private before applying for forgiveness?
Before applying for any student loan forgiveness program, one of the first things to check is whether your loans are federal or private. In general, forgiveness programs are usually tied to federal student loans, while p...
Can I file a claim for anxiety after a serious highway accident?
In Virginia, anxiety after a serious highway accident may sometimes be included in a personal injury claim, but it usually depends on the facts, the type of injury, and the available proof. Emotional distress can be part...