Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for a tow yard to charge $95 per day after my car was towed from the crash scene?
In Indiana, a tow yard may be able to charge daily storage fees after a crash tow, but whether a $95 per day charge is legal usually depends on several facts. Those facts can include how the vehicle was towed, what the t...
How do I get my deposit back from an event venue that canceled my party two weeks before the date?
If an event venue in Indiana canceled your party two weeks before the date, you will usually want to start by reviewing the written contract, any cancellation policy, and all messages between you and the venue. In genera...
Is it legal for an insurer to reduce my settlement because I had a prior back injury?
In general, an insurer may try to reduce the value of a settlement if it believes part of your current back condition was already present before the accident or event at issue. That does not automatically mean the reduct...
Can I Sue for Wrongful Detention After Being Held Without Arrest?
In Utah, a person who is held without being formally arrested may sometimes have a civil claim depending on what happened, who did it, and whether the detention was legally justified. In general, the key issue is not onl...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a firefighter employed by the city?
In general, the answer depends on what kind of “forgiveness” you mean. A city firefighter in West Virginia might be asking about debt forgiveness, disciplinary forgiveness, job reinstatement, benefits relief, or some oth...
Can I Get a Refund If a Concert Was Postponed Instead of Canceled?
In general, whether you can get a refund after a concert is postponed instead of canceled depends on the ticket terms, the venue or promoter’s policy, and the facts of the delay. A postponement is usually treated differe...
Can parent PLUS loans qualify for student loan forgiveness if I work for the county government?
In general, Parent PLUS loans may be eligible for some federal student loan forgiveness options, but the rules are often more limited than they are for loans taken out for your own education. Working for a county governm...
What are my rights if a former friend recorded my private apology and shared it online?
If a former friend recorded your private apology and posted it online, you may have several possible legal concerns in Illinois, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, the first questions are whether yo...
Do I have to include my spouse’s income for income based student loan payments?
In general, whether you must include a spouse’s income for income-based student loan payments depends on the repayment plan, how the loan servicer counts household income, and whether you file taxes jointly or separately...
My HOA Approved My Fence Then Fined Me After It Was Built — Can They Do That?
In Florida, an HOA may be able to fine a homeowner after approving a fence if the association believes the fence still violates a rule, covenant, architectural guideline, or approval condition. An earlier approval does n...
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...
Can I use a secret recording in small claims court if it proves the repair shop lied?
In California, a secret recording may sometimes be used in small claims court if it is relevant and the court allows it. But the fact that a recording exists does not automatically mean it will be admissible or persuasiv...
What happens if my employer refuses to sign the PSLF certification form?
If your employer refuses to sign a PSLF certification form, it usually does not automatically end your chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but it can make it harder to document your qualifying employment. In gener...
Do I have to answer questions about where I was last night after Miranda warnings?
In general, no. If police have given you Miranda warnings and you are in custody, you usually do not have to answer questions about where you were last night or other questions that may connect you to a crime. The warnin...
Do I have to keep paying my loans while my forgiveness application is under review?
In general, you may still have to keep making payments while a loan forgiveness application is being reviewed, unless the loan program or servicer has placed your account into an approved pause, deferment, forbearance, a...