Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Can I return a car if I discover undisclosed frame damage?
If you discover undisclosed frame damage after buying a car in Colorado, you may have legal options, but there is not a simple automatic right to return the vehicle in every situation. What matters usually depends on the...
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,...
Can I qualify for teacher loan forgiveness and PSLF for the same teaching years?
In general, you may be able to have the same teaching years considered for both Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), but the rules are not always simple and the programs do not work in exa...
What happens if a repair shop charges storage fees without notifying me?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop that charges storage fees without telling you first may face a dispute over whether those charges are valid or collectible. In general, a business that keeps your vehicle or other property...
Is it legal for child support to be taken from my unemployment benefits in Arizona?
In general, yes—child support can often be taken from unemployment benefits in Arizona. Unemployment compensation is commonly treated as income that may be used to satisfy child support obligations, and benefit payments...
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...
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...
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...