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Can I Get a Refund If an Online Seller Sent Me a Fake Item?
If an online seller sent you a fake item, a refund may be possible in New Jersey, depending on the facts, the seller’s policies, and how the purchase was made. In many situations, receiving a counterfeit, knockoff, or ma...
Can I claim copyright in a collection of AI images that I selected and arranged myself?
In general, you may be able to claim copyright protection in the way a collection of AI-generated images is selected, organized, or arranged, even if the individual images themselves are not protected by copyright becaus...
How do I dispute a hospital bill that includes duplicate charges?
If your hospital bill appears to include duplicate charges, the first step is usually to compare the itemized bill with your records and any explanation of benefits from your insurer. Duplicate charges can sometimes happ...
What are my rights if my spouse refuses to refinance the house after divorce?
In Washington, what happens if a spouse refuses to refinance the house after divorce usually depends on the divorce decree, settlement agreement, and how the home was awarded. In general, a divorce judgment can require o...
Do I have to pay alimony if the divorce agreement says it is nonmodifiable?
In Alabama, a divorce agreement that says alimony is “nonmodifiable” usually means the court and the parties may be limited in changing the amount, duration, or other agreed terms later. That said, the exact effect depen...
What happens if a credit card company raises my interest rate to 29% without warning?
If a credit card company raises your interest rate to 29% without warning, the first question is whether the increase was allowed under the card agreement and applicable law. In general, credit card issuers can change in...
What happens if a debt collector keeps calling me before 8 a.m. every day?
If a debt collector keeps calling you before 8 a.m. every day, that may be a sign of improper collection conduct, especially if the calls are early, frequent, or unwanted. In general, debt collectors are usually expected...
What Can I Do If a Store Sold Me a Defective Appliance and Will Not Take It Back?
If a store in Nebraska sold you a defective appliance and will not take it back, your options usually depend on the store’s return policy, the appliance’s condition, any warranty coverage, and what happened before and af...
Can I sue if someone copied my AI-generated character design?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what exactly was copied, how the character was created, and what rights you may have in the design. A copied AI-generated character design can raise several different legal issues, inc...
What are my rights if I got whiplash after a low-speed crash and the insurer says it is not serious?
In Washington, a low-speed crash does not automatically mean a whiplash injury is minor. People can sometimes have real neck pain, headaches, stiffness, dizziness, or limited motion even after a collision that looks smal...
Can I Get My Actual License Back on Suspension End Date if 24D Classes Aren’t Done?
In Massachusetts, the answer is often no, or at least not automatically. If your license was suspended and you still have unfinished 24D classes or another required alcohol education program, the Registry of Motor Vehicl...
In Missouri, can a landlord charge every tenant for a plumbing repair after one clogged pipe?
In Missouri, the answer usually depends on what caused the clog, what the lease says, and how the building is set up. A landlord may sometimes pass repair costs to tenants if the lease clearly allows it and the clog was...
How do I challenge a denial of total and permanent disability discharge?
A denial of a total and permanent disability discharge can often be challenged by first reading the denial notice closely and identifying the stated reason for the decision. In general, the most important first step is t...
How do I handle medical liens after receiving a personal injury settlement?
After a personal injury settlement, medical liens can affect how much money you actually keep. In general, a lien is a claim that a provider, insurer, or other party may assert against part of your settlement to recover...
How do I handle a personal injury claim if I slipped on wet floors at a grocery store?
If you slipped on a wet floor at a grocery store in Alabama, the claim usually turns on whether the store knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn shoppers in a reasonable time. In general,...