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What are my rights if a platform refuses to register my AI-assisted artwork as original content?
In general, your rights depend on the platform’s rules, the type of content at issue, and whether any intellectual property law actually applies to the work. If a platform refuses to register or label AI-assisted artwork...
Can a used car dealership refuse to honor a 30-day warranty they advertised?
In general, a used car dealership may not be able to refuse to honor a 30-day warranty if it was actually advertised as part of the sale and became part of the deal. In Oregon, as in many states, advertising claims can m...
Can a Daycare Keep Tuition After They Expelled My Child?
In general, a daycare may be able to keep some or all tuition after expelling a child if the enrollment agreement or parent handbook says tuition is nonrefundable, earned when paid, or owed for the full billing period. I...
How do I license AI-assisted artwork when only part of the image is human-created?
In general, licensing AI-assisted artwork starts with figuring out who owns what rights in the finished image. If a human created part of the work and an AI tool helped generate another part, the copyright analysis usual...
What happens if a restaurant claims the warning cone was there but I never saw one?
If a restaurant says a warning cone was in place but you never saw it, that usually turns the case into a factual dispute about what really happened. In Texas, that kind of dispute often matters because premises liabilit...
How do I handle a DMCA takedown notice for an AI-generated video I posted?
If you receive a DMCA takedown notice about an AI-generated video you posted, the first step is usually to stay calm and review the notice carefully. In general, a DMCA notice is a copyright complaint, not a court order....
Is it legal for a landlord to refuse to renew my lease because I complained about noise?
In New York, a landlord may sometimes decide not to renew a lease for reasons that are not illegal, even if a tenant previously complained about noise. But the answer can depend heavily on the type of housing, the reason...
How do I present text messages to the judge at a harassment protection order hearing?
In a Washington harassment protection order hearing, text messages may be useful evidence if they help show the conduct at issue. In general, a judge is more likely to consider messages that are organized, readable, and...
What are my rights if my private student loan interest rate increased without clear notice?
If your private student loan interest rate increased without clear notice, you may have rights under your loan contract, general consumer-protection principles, and any notice rules that apply to your lender or servicer....
What are my rights if my mechanic found hidden frame damage after the insurer already paid the claim?
If a mechanic discovers hidden frame damage after an insurance company has already paid for a repair claim, you may still have options, but the details usually depend on the policy language, the claim record, the repair...
What happens if an eviction notice was served to my teenage child while I was at work?
In New Hampshire, what happens next usually depends on who was actually served, how the notice was delivered, and whether the child was old enough to understand and relay the paper to you. In general, an eviction notice...
How do I change child support after switching from salary to commission income?
In New Mexico, a switch from salary to commission income may be a reason to ask the court to change child support, but it does not automatically change the order. Child support is usually based on income and other financ...
Do I have to pay support if DNA testing shows I am not the biological father?
In Mississippi, the answer may depend on whether paternity has already been legally established and on the facts of the case. A DNA test showing that you are not the biological father can be important evidence, but it do...
Is it legal for a spouse to claim separate property became marital because both names were added?
In Kentucky, it is possible for a spouse to argue that property once treated as separate became marital after both spouses’ names were added. But that does not automatically mean the claim will succeed. The legal effect...
Can a Contractor Put a Lien on My House Over a Disputed Invoice?
In Georgia, a contractor may be able to file a mechanic’s or materialman’s lien on a house if the legal requirements for a lien are met. A disputed invoice does not automatically prevent a lien from being filed. In gener...