Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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What happens if I buy a car and later find out the odometer was rolled back?
If you buy a car and later discover the odometer was rolled back, the situation may involve fraud, misrepresentation, or other consumer protection issues. In general, an odometer rollback means the vehicle’s mileage was...
Is it legal to use AI to make illustrations in the style of a living artist?
In general, it may be possible to use AI to create illustrations that resemble the style of a living artist, but that does not mean the practice is always legally safe. In the United States, the answer often depends on w...
My neighbor keeps dumping leaves and branches over the fence into my yard. Is that illegal?
In North Carolina, a neighbor repeatedly throwing leaves, branches, or other yard debris into your yard may be more than just a nuisance. Depending on the facts, it can sometimes raise property, nuisance, trespass, or lo...
What are my rights if I did not understand the Miranda warning because English is not my first language?
If you were questioned by police in Tennessee and you did not understand the Miranda warning because English is not your first language, that may matter. In general, police are supposed to give Miranda warnings in a way...
Can a Car Wash Be Liable for Scratches on My Vehicle?
Yes, a car wash in Texas may be liable for scratches on your vehicle in some situations, but liability is not automatic just because damage appeared after a wash. In general, the key question is whether the car wash acte...
Can I get my student loans discharged if the school falsely certified my eligibility?
In general, possibly yes, but only in certain situations and depending on the type of loan, the school’s conduct, and the facts surrounding the certification. If a school falsely certified your eligibility for a federal...
How do I sue a contractor who installed faulty wiring that failed inspection?
In Nevada, a dispute over faulty wiring usually starts with figuring out what the contractor agreed to do, what went wrong, and what damages resulted. If the wiring failed inspection, that fact may be important evidence,...
What are my rights if my ex roommate is sending threatening emails to my landlord about me?
In general, if a former roommate is sending threatening or harassing emails to your landlord about you, you may have several possible concerns at once: harassment, interference with your housing, and possible defamation...
What happens if I signed a waiver before getting hurt at a trampoline park?
In Alaska, signing a waiver before going to a trampoline park does not automatically end every possible claim if you are injured there. In general, a waiver is meant to limit the business’s liability, but its effect can...
Can I sue a rideshare driver for damaging my phone during a trip?
In general, you may be able to bring a claim against a rideshare driver if the driver’s conduct damaged your phone and the facts support legal responsibility. In Arizona, that usually means looking at whether the driver...
Can I Dispute a Vet Bill After My Pet Died During Treatment?
In general, you may be able to dispute a veterinary bill after a pet dies during treatment, but the strength of any dispute usually depends on what happened, what was promised, what records show, and what the bill includ...
What are my rights if my school closed after I transferred credits to another college?
If your school closed after you transferred credits to another college, your rights usually depend on several separate issues: whether the closed school was your original school, whether you had already withdrawn, whethe...
Is it legal for someone to post my mugshot and falsely say I was convicted?
In Kentucky, posting someone’s mugshot and falsely saying they were convicted may raise legal issues, but the answer depends on the facts and the exact words used. In general, false statements that harm a person’s reputa...
Can a collection agency report the same debt twice under different company names?
In general, a collection agency should not be able to make a debt look like two separate debts just by using different company names. If the same account is being reported more than once, that may be a sign of duplicate...
Can a Store Ban Me After I Disputed a Chargeback?
Yes, a store can often ban a customer after a chargeback, but the answer depends on the facts and the type of business involved. In general, private stores have broad discretion to decide who they will serve, unless a ba...