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Is it legal for a school employee to record a private meeting with parents without notice?
In California, whether a school employee may legally record a private meeting with parents without notice can depend on several privacy and consent issues. In general, California is known for having strict rules about re...
Do I have to ask the platform to preserve evidence before the post disappears?
In general, if you think an online post, message, account record, or platform log may matter in a legal dispute, it is often a good idea to think about preservation early. Once content disappears, gets deleted, or change...
Is it legal for my servicer to capitalize interest after I submitted my recertification on time?
In general, a servicer may only capitalize interest if the loan terms and the applicable program rules allow it. Whether that is legal after you submitted a recertification on time often depends on how the servicer proce...
How do I handle a cleaning service that broke my TV and says its workers are independent contractors?
If a cleaning service broke your TV, the first question is usually who may be legally responsible for the loss. In general, the answer depends on who hired the worker, how the job was set up, what the contract says, and...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to fix a broken AC during a heatwave for 10 days?
In Illinois, tenants often ask whether a landlord must repair a broken air conditioner quickly during extreme heat. In general, the answer depends on the lease, the habitability conditions in the unit, local housing rule...
How do I request child support if we were never married?
In New Mexico, a parent who was never married to the other parent can usually still ask for child support. The key issue is often not whether the parents were married, but whether legal parentage has been established and...
Can I be charged with DUI if I used marijuana earlier in the day?
In New Jersey, it is possible to be charged with DUI-related offenses if marijuana use is believed to have impaired your ability to drive, even if you used it earlier in the day. The key issue is usually not only whether...
Can I Sue a Photographer Who Never Delivered Wedding Photos?
If a wedding photographer never delivered your photos, you may have a possible civil claim, but the answer depends on the contract, the communications between the parties, and what actually happened. In Illinois, dispute...
How do I get compensation from a landlord who failed to disclose major plumbing issues before move-in?
In California, a landlord’s failure to disclose major plumbing issues before move-in may create several possible tenant remedies, depending on what was known, what was promised, and how serious the problem was. In genera...
What happens if a debt buyer sues me for an old credit card balance from 2017?
If a debt buyer sues you over an old credit card balance from 2017, the first thing to understand is that a lawsuit is serious even if the debt is old. In general, a debt buyer is a company that purchases charged-off deb...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to fix a refrigerator and my groceries spoiled twice?
If you rent in South Dakota and your landlord refuses to fix a refrigerator, you may have tenant rights under the lease and under general housing law principles, but the exact options depend on the facts. In many rental...
Can I fight a DUI if the breathalyzer showed 0.08 exactly?
In Ohio, a breath test showing 0.08 exactly can still be challenged. A breath result at or near the legal limit does not automatically end the inquiry, and the state still generally has to prove the DUI charge under the...
What are my rights if a store in Alabama refuses to refund a defective $700 appliance?
In Alabama, your rights often depend on what the store promised, what the sales paperwork says, and whether the appliance was defective under the terms of the sale. In general, stores may set return and refund policies,...
Do I have to record or file a prenup with the court before marriage?
In general, a prenup does not have to be filed with the court before a marriage takes place. A premarital agreement is usually a private contract between two people who plan to marry. The fact that it is signed before th...
Can I record a phone call with my landlord if I tell them at the beginning and they keep talking?
In California, the answer is usually no unless the legal recording rules are satisfied. California is generally considered a two-party consent state, which means you often need the other person’s consent before recording...