Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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How do I prove damages from a viral false post about my business?
If a false post about your business goes viral, proving damages usually means showing a connection between the post and a real loss. In general, that can include lost sales, canceled contracts, reduced bookings, lower we...
Is it legal to use AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and sell the restored version?
In general, using AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and then selling the restored version can raise copyright issues. The main question is usually whether the original photo is still protected by copyright and wheth...
Do I have to make payments during an administrative forbearance for them to count toward forgiveness?
In general, whether payments made during an administrative forbearance count toward forgiveness depends on the type of loan, the forgiveness program, and the specific rules that apply to your repayment status. An adminis...
How do I calculate damages for online defamation against my small business?
For a small business, damages in an online defamation claim are usually about showing the money loss and other harm that may have flowed from the false statement. In general, the starting point is to identify what was sa...
What are my rights if the at-fault driver died in the accident?
If the at-fault driver died in the crash, you may still have rights to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses. In general, a driver’s death does not automatically erase a claim for a collision caused by tha...
What are my rights if my student loan balance grew by $6,000 during a pause I did not request?
If your student loan balance increased during a pause you did not request, there may be several possible explanations, and your rights can depend on the type of loan, who services it, and whether the pause was required,...
Can a Car Insurance Company Deny My Claim Because My Address Was Outdated?
In general, a car insurance company may try to deny or limit a claim if it believes your policy information was inaccurate, including your address. But an outdated address does not automatically mean a denial is proper....
What happens if I waived Miranda once but later changed my mind?
In general, if you waive your Miranda rights and start talking to police, you may later try to stop the questioning and ask for a lawyer or choose to remain silent. Whether that later change of mind is effective usually...
What happens if someone sends me 40 unwanted texts after I told them to stop contacting me?
If someone keeps sending you unwanted texts after you clearly told them to stop, that can be more than just annoying. In general, repeated texting after a clear request to stop may support legal claims or other remedies,...
Is it legal for a hotel to deny responsibility after I fell on a wet lobby floor with no warning sign?
In Arizona, a hotel may be able to deny responsibility, but that does not automatically mean it is legally correct. In general, a hotel’s responsibility after a slip and fall depends on the facts, including why the floor...
Do I have to pay a personal loan if the lender violated the terms of the agreement?
In general, a borrower does not automatically stop owing a personal loan just because the lender may have violated the agreement. Under ordinary contract principles, each side’s duties depend on the loan terms, the natur...
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...
How do I handle a multi-car pileup where every insurance company blames someone else?
A multi-car pileup can turn into a coverage dispute quickly, especially when several drivers, several insurers, and conflicting versions of events are involved. In general, the practical goal is to protect your health, p...
Do I have to give the insurance company access to my mental health records?
In general, an insurance company does not automatically get unlimited access to your mental health records just because you make a claim. Whether you have to share them usually depends on the type of insurance, what you...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a nurse at a nonprofit clinic and still have $42,000 in federal loans?
In general, maybe. A nurse who works at a nonprofit clinic in New Jersey may be in a job setting that can sometimes count toward federal loan forgiveness or repayment assistance programs, but eligibility usually depends...