Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Do I have to pay student loans if I never finished the program?
In general, yes—if you signed a student loan agreement, you usually still have to repay the loan even if you never finished the program. The basic rule is that the obligation to repay often comes from the loan contract i...
A repair shop wiped my laptop during a battery replacement. Can I claim lost files?
If a repair shop wiped your laptop during a battery replacement, you may have a possible claim for the lost files and any related losses, but the outcome usually depends on the facts. In Washington, the most important is...
Can a landlord deny my application because I had an eviction case that was dismissed?
In general, a landlord in North Dakota may be able to deny a rental application because of a dismissed eviction case, but the answer often depends on what the landlord is using as the reason and whether any fair housing...
What are my rights if a retailer refuses a refund for a defective $600 appliance?
If you bought a defective $600 appliance in Alabama and the retailer refuses a refund, you may still have consumer rights, but the exact options depend on the warranty, return policy, and the facts of the sale. In genera...
What are my rights if my coworker keeps following me to my car after work and making threats?
In Washington, repeated following, threatening comments, or other intimidating conduct by a coworker may raise both workplace safety and legal concerns. If the behavior makes you reasonably afraid for your safety, it may...
What are my rights if a store display fell and hit my head?
If a store display falls and hits your head, you may have rights under general premises liability and personal injury law. In Idaho, store owners and other businesses generally have a duty to use reasonable care to keep...
Can a Car Insurance Company Deny My Claim Because My Address Was Outdated?
In general, a car insurance company may try to deny or limit a claim if it believes your policy information was inaccurate, including your address. But an outdated address does not automatically mean a denial is proper....
What happens if my spouse destroys text messages that matter to the divorce case?
In an Alaska divorce case, if a spouse destroys text messages that may be important, the court may treat that as a serious evidence issue. In general, courts expect both sides to preserve potentially relevant information...
My Storage Unit Auctioned My Stuff After Sending Notices to the Wrong Email — What Can I Do?
If a storage facility auctioned your belongings after sending notices to the wrong email address, there may be legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the lease terms, the notice method used, and Georgia law. In...
What happens if my loan servicer counted my qualifying payments wrong after the account transfer?
If a loan servicer counted your qualifying payments wrong after an account transfer, the main issue is usually that your account history may need to be reviewed and corrected. In general, a transfer does not erase prior...
How do I ask a judge to exclude a recording made without two-party consent?
In Washington, asking a judge to exclude a recording usually means asking the court to keep it out of evidence because it may have been obtained illegally or in violation of state privacy rules. In general, this is done...
What are my rights if I was intoxicated when I waived Miranda?
If you were intoxicated when you waived your Miranda rights, that does not automatically mean the waiver was invalid. In general, courts look at whether the waiver was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent under the total...
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 caused a minor accident and then got arrested for DUI in Connecticut?
If you caused a minor accident and were then arrested for DUI in Connecticut, you may be facing more than one type of problem at the same time. In general, there can be a criminal DUI case, possible motor vehicle consequ...
My landlord tossed my patio furniture during “cleanup day.” Can they do that?
In Nevada, a landlord usually cannot just throw away a tenant’s personal property because it was left outside during a cleanup day. Whether the landlord’s conduct was allowed often depends on the lease, the kind of prope...