Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Can I sue a contractor for unfinished kitchen work if we only had text messages and payment receipts?
In general, yes, a contractor dispute can sometimes be pursued even if the agreement was mostly handled by text messages and payment receipts. In Montana, as in many states, the lack of a formal written contract does not...
Do I have to show actual malice if I am a local business owner?
In Rhode Island, the answer is usually: it depends on the kind of claim, the statement at issue, and whether you are treated as a public figure, limited-purpose public figure, or private person for defamation purposes. A...
What are my rights if my coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting?
If a coworker left a phone recording under the table during a staff meeting in California, your rights may depend on several facts, including where the meeting happened, whether anyone was warned about recording, who was...
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...
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 happens if I was hit by a driver with a suspended license?
If you were hit by a driver with a suspended license in Colorado, the fact that the other driver was not legally allowed to drive may matter, but it does not automatically decide who is financially responsible for the cr...
What are my rights if someone reposted a defamatory tweet instead of writing it themselves?
If someone in Tennessee reposted a defamatory tweet, your rights may depend on what exactly they shared, how they shared it, and whether they added their own comments or endorsements. In general, defamation law can somet...
What are my rights if my student loan payment was auto drafted twice in one month?
If your student loan payment was auto drafted twice in one month, you may have rights to review the payment records, ask for an explanation, and request a correction if the extra draft was a mistake. In general, the firs...
How do I prove someone intentionally recorded me without permission under Penal Code 632?
In California, Penal Code 632 is part of the state’s wiretapping and privacy rules. In general, it addresses the intentional recording or eavesdropping on a confidential communication without the consent of all parties....
What happens if an online retailer says my package was delivered but I never received it?
If an online retailer says a package was delivered but you never received it, the situation is usually treated as a delivery, billing, or customer-service dispute first, not as an automatic legal violation by either side...
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...
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...
What are my rights if a car wash damaged my side mirror and the sign says they are not responsible?
If a car wash damaged your side mirror in Montana, a sign saying the business is “not responsible” does not always end the issue. In general, a business cannot always avoid responsibility just by posting a notice, especi...
Do I have to show the other driver my insurance card after an accident?
In Mississippi, you may need to exchange insurance information after a traffic accident, but the exact details can depend on the circumstances and on how the request is made. In general, drivers involved in a crash are e...