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What happens if my employer did not pay my final paycheck after I quit?
If you quit your job in Alabama and your employer does not pay your final paycheck, that can raise a wage payment issue. In general, an employer still must pay wages that have already been earned, but the timing and meth...
How do I protect myself if my spouse is using our joint credit card after separation?
If your spouse is using a joint credit card after separation, the main issue is that both cardholders may still be responsible for the account balance, depending on the account terms and the facts. In general, separation...
What are my rights if a student loan settlement company charged $900 and did nothing?
If a student loan settlement company in Oklahoma charged you $900 and then did little or nothing, you may have several possible consumer-law concerns, depending on exactly what was promised, what was delivered, and how t...
How do I cancel a subscription that requires certified mail notice to terminate?
If a subscription contract says you must give notice by certified mail to cancel, the safest general approach is to follow those instructions exactly. In Utah, as in other states, the terms of the agreement often matter...
My neighbor’s fence blocks the only sunlight to my garden. Is there anything I can do?
In Massachusetts, a neighbor’s fence blocking sunlight to a garden is not automatically a legal violation. In general, property owners are allowed to use their land, including putting up fences, unless a local rule, ease...
How do I handle online defamation that is hurting my job search?
Online defamation can be especially damaging during a job search because employers may review search results, social media, review sites, or other online content before deciding whether to interview or hire someone. If f...
Is it legal for a company to automatically enroll me in a paid plan after a free trial ends?
In general, a company may be allowed to convert a free trial into a paid subscription if the terms were clearly disclosed and you agreed to them. The legal issue is usually not the automatic billing by itself, but whethe...
What happens if a repair shop refuses to release my car until I pay for work I never approved?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop’s right to keep your car usually depends on the facts, the paperwork, and what kind of charges are being claimed. If you never approved the work, that may matter a lot, but it does not aut...
What happens if a subscription renews after I canceled but didn’t receive confirmation?
If a subscription renews after you believe you canceled it, the first step is usually to check what proof you have of the cancellation. In general, a consumer’s rights may depend on the contract terms, the cancellation m...
Is it legal to use AI to create album art that imitates a famous photographer’s look?
In general, it may be legal to use AI to create album art that is inspired by, or even closely resembles, a famous photographer’s overall aesthetic. But the answer depends on what exactly is being copied, how closely the...
Is it legal to use AI to translate a copyrighted article and publish the translation?
In general, translating a copyrighted article and publishing the translation can raise copyright issues because a translation is usually treated as a derivative work. That means the original copyright owner may have righ...
Do I have to split my retirement account in an Alabama divorce?
In Alabama, retirement accounts are often treated as marital property to the extent they were earned during the marriage, but that does not always mean they must be split evenly or split at all. Whether a retirement acco...
What are my rights if a neighbor used a device to listen to my conversation inside my apartment?
If a neighbor used a device to listen to a private conversation inside your apartment, you may have legal rights under California law. In general, people have a strong expectation of privacy in their homes, and secretly...
Can a Cell Phone Company Charge an Early Termination Fee After Service Outages?
In general, a cell phone company may still try to charge an early termination fee after service outages, but that does not automatically mean the fee is valid in every situation. The answer often depends on the service a...
Do I have to pay taxes when I recover money that was escheated years ago?
In general, recovering money that was previously escheated does not automatically mean you owe tax on the recovery. The tax treatment usually depends on what the money originally was, whether you already paid tax on it,...