Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Can a Hotel Charge a Smoking Fee If I Never Smoked?
In general, a hotel may charge a smoking fee if it believes a room, balcony, or other hotel area was smoked in or smelled like smoke, even if the guest says they never smoked. The key issue is usually not only whether th...
What are my rights if a business says I consented to recording because I did not hang up?
In Illinois, the answer usually depends on whether the law treats your conduct as consent under the facts of the call. A business may argue that if you stayed on the line after hearing a recording notice, you agreed to b...
What happens if I was partially at fault because I was speeding when another driver turned in front of me?
If you were speeding and another driver turned in front of you, Colorado law generally treats the crash as a fault and damages question, not an all-or-nothing issue in every case. Your own speeding may be considered evid...
How Do I Reopen an Abuse Case Previously Closed for Lack of Evidence?
In Kansas, a closed abuse case is sometimes reviewed again if new information comes to light, but reopening is usually not automatic. Whether a case can be reopened often depends on why it was closed, what type of case i...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...
What happens if the store says they are not responsible because no employee saw the puddle before I fell?
In Texas, a store’s claim that no employee saw the puddle before your fall does not automatically end the issue. In a premises liability claim, the key question is often whether the store knew or reasonably should have k...
How do I file a small claims case in Alabama over a contractor who took my $2,500 deposit?
In Alabama, a small claims case may be one way to ask a court to decide a dispute over a contractor deposit, including a claim involving $2,500. In general, small claims courts are designed for lower-dollar disputes and...
Do I have to pay the full balance if the eviction notice includes months already paid by a charity?
In general, if part of the rent listed in an eviction notice was already paid by a charity, that payment may reduce what is actually owed for those months. An eviction notice or rent ledger that shows charges for months...
Do I have to certify my employment every year for PSLF?
In general, annual employment certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is not always legally required, but it is often strongly recommended. Many borrowers use employment certification to help track quali...
Is it legal for a school employee to record a private meeting with parents without notice?
In California, whether a school employee may legally record a private meeting with parents without notice can depend on several privacy and consent issues. In general, California is known for having strict rules about re...
How do I remove a defaulted student loan from my credit report after rehabilitation?
In general, rehabilitation does not usually erase a student loan from your credit report. Instead, it often changes the way the loan is reported. A defaulted loan that has been rehabilitated may be updated to show the de...
Can I sue if a podcast host falsely accused me of running a Ponzi scheme?
In Utah, a false accusation on a podcast may sometimes lead to a defamation claim, depending on what was said, how it was presented, and whether it caused harm. An accusation that someone ran a Ponzi scheme is serious be...
Is it legal for a tenant to secretly record a private conversation with the property manager?
In California, the legality of a tenant secretly recording a private conversation with a property manager usually depends on whether the conversation was “confidential” under California’s recording laws. California is ge...
Can I qualify for loan forgiveness if I worked part time at two qualifying nonprofits at the same time?
In general, you may be able to qualify for loan forgiveness if you worked part time at two qualifying nonprofits at the same time, but the answer depends heavily on the specific forgiveness program, the type of loans inv...
What happens if a former coworker wrote on LinkedIn that I was fired for fraud?
If a former coworker posted on LinkedIn that you were fired for fraud, the post may create legal problems depending on what was said, whether it was false, and who saw it. In general, a statement accusing someone of frau...