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Do I Have to Pay for a Subscription I Forgot to Cancel After a Free Trial?
In general, you may still owe the subscription charge if you signed up for a free trial that clearly said it would convert to a paid subscription unless you canceled in time. A free trial is usually not the same as a per...
Do I have to pay a debt collector if the account was settled years ago?
In general, if an account was already settled, you usually do not owe the full original balance anymore. But a debt collector may still contact you if it believes there is an unpaid amount, a settlement was not completed...
My Roommate Moved Out Early and Left Me With the Whole Lease — Can I Recover Their Share?
In Colorado, you may sometimes be able to recover money from a roommate who moved out early and stopped paying their share, but it usually depends on the lease, any roommate agreement, and the facts of what each person p...
How do I get a statement suppressed because Miranda warnings were not given?
In general, a statement may be suppressed if it was obtained during a custodial interrogation and the police did not give Miranda warnings before asking questions. In Massachusetts, as in other states, the key issues are...
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...
How do I apply for borrower defense if my trade school lied about licensing pass rates?
If a trade school gave you misleading information about licensing pass rates, borrower defense may be one possible way to seek relief on certain federal student loans. In general, borrower defense is a process that allow...
What are my rights if a security guard used too much force and injured my shoulder?
If a security guard used force that was more than reasonably necessary and you injured your shoulder, you may have a civil claim under general Kansas law, depending on the facts. In broad terms, a security guard is not a...
Employer Raised My Hourly Rate by Mistake and Won’t Fix It—Am I Liable?
In New Jersey, an employer may sometimes try to recover wages that were paid by mistake, including an hourly rate that was accidentally set too high. Whether you are legally liable usually depends on the facts, including...
What are my rights if my landlord entered my apartment while I was at work and did not leave a note?
In Connecticut, a landlord usually does not have unlimited access to a rental unit just because the tenant is away. In general, tenants have a right to private use and enjoyment of their home, and a landlord’s entry may...
How do I handle a business that recorded my call and shared it with a third-party vendor?
If a business recorded your call and then shared that recording with a third-party vendor, the first question is usually whether the recording itself was lawful and whether the later sharing was allowed. In Washington, c...
What are my rights if my landlord refuses to return my deposit until I sign a release form?
In general, a landlord cannot use a security deposit as leverage to force a tenant to sign away rights, but the answer depends on the lease, the facts, and New Hampshire law. If your landlord is conditioning return of th...
Can I cancel a timeshare contract within 10 days if I signed it while on vacation?
In general, maybe—but it depends on the contract terms and the law that applies to your purchase. A timeshare agreement signed while on vacation is often a high-pressure transaction, and many timeshare purchases include...
What happens if my spouse will not sign the divorce papers after being served?
In Texas, a spouse usually does not have to sign divorce papers for the divorce to move forward. If your spouse was properly served and simply refuses to sign, that refusal may slow things down, but it does not necessari...
Is it legal for a nanny cam to record audio without telling the babysitter?
In Arizona, the answer can depend on the facts, especially where the camera is placed, whether the people being recorded expect privacy, and whether any state or federal wiretap or privacy law applies. A nanny cam that r...
What happens if my spouse undervalues tools, equipment, or inventory used for work?
In Alaska, if a spouse undervalues tools, equipment, or inventory used for work during a divorce or property division, the issue is usually whether the asset was fully and fairly disclosed and whether its value was reaso...