Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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What happens if a repair shop charges me for parts I did not authorize?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop generally should not add charges for parts or work that you did not authorize, but the exact answer depends on what you agreed to, what the shop disclosed, and how the repair was documente...
Landlord says my emotional support animal letter is “from the internet” and denied it. What should I do?
If you are in New Jersey and your landlord says your emotional support animal, or ESA, letter is “from the internet” and refuses to accept it, the main issue is usually whether the landlord had a lawful basis to question...
What are my rights if my child was injured at daycare because staff were not watching?
If a child is injured at daycare because staff were not watching, the parents or guardians may have several possible legal and practical rights, depending on what happened and what Alabama law applies. In general, a dayc...
Can I get my money back if a wedding photographer missed half the reception and delivered blurry photos?
In Virginia, you may be able to seek some kind of refund or other compensation if a wedding photographer did not provide the service you paid for, but the result usually depends on the contract, the facts, and the eviden...
What are my rights if maintenance workers installed a camera in my unit without permission?
In Washington, if maintenance workers installed a camera inside your rental unit without your permission, that may raise serious privacy and landlord-tenant concerns. In general, a tenant has a strong expectation of priv...
How do I handle a situation where a debt collector recorded me without any warning?
If a debt collector recorded a call or conversation without warning, the first step is usually to stay calm and gather basic facts about what happened. In California, recording rules can be different from some other stat...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a public defender with $95,000 in federal loans?
In general, you may have several federal student loan relief options if you work as a public defender in Virginia and owe about $95,000 in federal loans. The most common possibilities are Public Service Loan Forgiveness,...
What are my rights if a car insurance company refuses to cover a hit-and-run claim?
If a car insurance company refuses to cover a hit-and-run claim in New Jersey, you usually have the right to ask for the reason for the denial, review your policy language, and challenge the decision through the insurer’...
What are my rights if a company recorded my sales call after I said I did not consent?
If a company recorded your sales call after you clearly said you did not consent, that may raise legal issues in California. In general, California is a two-party consent state for many confidential communications, which...
My boss told coworkers about my medical condition. Is that legal?
In New York, a boss telling coworkers about your medical condition is not automatically illegal, but it may be unlawful depending on what was shared, how the employer learned the information, and whether any privacy, dis...
How do I collect a small claims judgment if the business refuses to pay?
If you have a small claims judgment in Alabama and the business does not pay добровольно, the judgment does not usually collect itself. In general, a judgment gives you a legal right to try to collect, but you may still...
What happens if my ex refuses to follow the Alabama custody schedule ordered by the court?
If your ex refuses to follow an Alabama custody schedule ordered by the court, the issue is usually treated as a custody order enforcement problem. In general, court-ordered custody schedules are meant to be followed unl...
What happens if I am charged with DUI in Alabama after refusing the breath test?
If you are charged with DUI in Alabama after refusing a breath test, two separate issues may be involved: the DUI charge itself and the consequences of refusing chemical testing. In general, a refusal does not prevent a...
Do I have to sign a Miranda waiver form before talking to police?
In general, no. You usually do not have to sign a Miranda waiver form before speaking with police. A form is one way officers may try to document that you understood your rights and agreed to talk, but a signature is not...
What are my rights if a business recorded a confidential call and shared it with a third party?
If a business recorded a confidential call and then shared it with a third party, you may have privacy-related concerns under California law. In general, California is a state with stronger privacy protections than many...