Civil Rights, Government & Administrative Law
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Is it legal for a neighbor to point security cameras directly into my backyard in Alabama?
In Alabama, a neighbor may often use security cameras on their own property, but that does not always mean they can point them wherever they want. Whether a camera aimed at your backyard is lawful usually depends on the...
How do I get an Alabama protection from abuse order against an ex who keeps threatening me?
In Alabama, a protection from abuse order is a court order that may help someone who is being threatened, harassed, stalked, or otherwise abused by a current or former intimate partner or family member. If an ex keeps th...
How do I handle a credit report error that is lowering my score by 80 points?
A credit report error that appears to be dropping your score by 80 points can be stressful, but it is usually something you can start addressing by checking each report carefully, gathering proof, and disputing the inacc...
My Ex Won’t Remove My Name From a Joint Phone Plan — What Can I Do?
If your name is still on a joint phone plan after a breakup, the main issue is usually that the account holder and the phone carrier still see you as financially responsible for the account. In general, a joint plan can...
Is it legal for the insurance company to subtract old dents from my repair payment?
In general, an insurance company may try to reduce a repair payment if part of the damage was pre-existing, unrelated to the current claim, or not covered by the policy. In Nevada, as in many states, the key question is...
What are my rights if a rideshare driver damaged my luggage and the company denied responsibility?
If a rideshare driver damaged your luggage and the rideshare company denied responsibility, you may still have options, but the available rights usually depend on the facts, the company’s terms, and Washington law. In ge...
Does Living With Cats Mean I Accepted Responsibility for Pet Damage?
In general, simply living with cats does not automatically mean you accepted legal responsibility for any pet damage. In New Jersey, as in many places, responsibility usually depends on facts such as who owned the cat, w...
Do I have to tell a repair shop I am recording before discussing a $1,400 bill dispute?
In Florida, whether you must tell the repair shop that you are recording usually depends on how the recording is being made and what kind of communication it is. As a general matter, Florida is commonly described as a st...