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WA - Washington

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,...

WI - Wisconsin

What happens if someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members?

If someone posted a false accusation in a Discord server with 300 members, the main legal issue is often whether the statement can be treated as defamation under Wisconsin law. In general, a false statement shared with o...

IA - Iowa

How do I claim mileage and transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits?

In Iowa, mileage and other transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation claim, or other injury-related insurance claim, depe...

OR - Oregon

Do I have to prove the person knew the statement was false?

In general, it depends on the type of legal claim and the facts. In some disputes, proving that the speaker knew a statement was false can be important. In others, the law may focus more on whether the statement was fals...

VT - Vermont

How do I check whether my employer counts for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, often called PSLF, is a federal student loan program that generally looks at whether your employment is with a qualifying public service employer and whether you meet the program’s other...

FL - Florida

What happens if I secretly recorded my boss during a closed-door meeting about my final paycheck?

In Florida, secretly recording a closed-door workplace conversation can raise serious legal issues, especially if the meeting involved an expectation of privacy. In general, Florida is a two-party consent state for oral...

GA - Georgia

My Employer Fired Me After I Reported Safety Problems — Do I Have a Claim?

In Georgia, being fired after reporting safety problems at work may raise a legal issue, but it does not automatically mean you have a claim. The answer usually depends on what you reported, who you reported it to, what...

MO - Missouri

Can I sue for defamation if someone falsely says online that I have an STD?

In Missouri, a false online statement that you have an STD may sometimes support a defamation claim, but the details matter a lot. In general, a defamation claim requires a false statement of fact, publication to a third...

MI - Michigan

What happens if I was rear-ended while driving a company vehicle?

If you were rear-ended while driving a company vehicle in Michigan, several different legal and insurance issues may come up at the same time. In general, the fact that the vehicle belongs to your employer does not preve...

FL - Florida

Do I have to announce recording every time I join a recurring work call?

In Florida, the answer usually depends on whether the call is being recorded and whether everyone’s consent is required under the circumstances. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent state for many private...

UT - Utah

Can I Sue for Wrongful Detention After Being Held Without Arrest?

In Utah, a person who is held without being formally arrested may sometimes have a civil claim depending on what happened, who did it, and whether the detention was legally justified. In general, the key issue is not onl...

IL - Illinois

What are my rights if my ex will not give me proof of the kids’ health insurance costs?

If your ex will not give you proof of the children’s health insurance costs, you may still have general rights to ask for it, especially if the cost affects child support, reimbursement, or how medical expenses are share...

VA - Virginia

Can I sue a business if I found a hidden camera in a restroom stall?

If you found a hidden camera in a restroom stall, there may be civil legal claims against the business, the person who installed the camera, or both, depending on the facts. In Virginia, as in many states, a restroom is...

CA - California

My employer pays bonuses but skipped me after I gave notice. Is that legal?

In California, the answer often depends on what kind of bonus it was, what the employer’s written policies said, and whether you had already met the conditions for earning it before you gave notice. In general, an employ...

CA - California

How do I ask a judge to exclude a recording that was made without my consent?

In California, asking a judge to exclude a recording usually means asking the court not to admit it as evidence. That request is often made through a motion or objection, depending on the stage of the case and the type o...

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