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Do I have to get consent before recording a mediation session over unpaid rent in Florida?
In Florida, you generally should not assume you can record a mediation session just because it involves unpaid rent. Mediation often comes with confidentiality rules, and those rules may limit or prohibit recording unles...
How do I get reimbursed for a rental car when repairs take 28 days?
If your car is in the shop for 28 days, reimbursement for a rental car usually depends on why the repair took that long, what coverage applies, and what the insurance policy or repair agreement says. In Nebraska, the bas...
How do I prove pain and suffering after a serious dog attack?
In general, proving pain and suffering after a serious dog attack means showing how the injury affected your body, mind, and daily life. This is different from proving medical bills or lost wages, because pain and suffer...
Can My Employer Deny Sick Leave Because I Didn’t Find Coverage?
In Oregon, an employer usually cannot require you to find someone to cover your shift before allowing protected sick leave, but the answer can depend on the type of leave involved and the employer’s policies. If the abse...
Do I have to pay a fee if a service provider cancels on me last minute?
In general, if a service provider cancels on you at the last minute, you may not be the one who owes a cancellation fee. Usually, fees are tied to the customer canceling, missing an appointment, or changing plans at the...
Is it legal for someone to use fake accounts to message me after being blocked?
In Washington, someone using fake accounts to keep messaging you after you have blocked them may raise legal concerns, but whether it is illegal depends on the facts. In general, repeated unwanted messages can potentiall...
Can I reduce child support if I now have another child to support?
In Maine, having another child may affect child support, but it does not automatically reduce an existing child support order. Courts usually look at the full financial picture and apply the state’s child support rules,...
What are my rights if I was injured by a falling ceiling tile in my rental apartment?
If you were injured by a falling ceiling tile in an Illinois rental apartment, you may have legal rights under several different areas of law, depending on what caused the tile to fall and who was responsible for the con...
Can I Be Charged for Leaving the Scene After Agreeing With the Other Driver?
In Kentucky, you may still face a charge for leaving the scene of an accident even if you and the other driver verbally agreed at the time. A private agreement between drivers does not always control whether the law cons...
Can I get forgiveness if I worked at a tribal government office for six years?
Maybe, but it depends on what kind of forgiveness you mean and which program applies. “Forgiveness” is not one single legal benefit. People often use the term to mean student loan forgiveness, debt settlement, tax relief...
Is it legal for the insurance company to follow my social media after I make an injury claim?
In general, yes—an insurance company or its investigator may be allowed to look at public social media after you make an injury claim. If your profile, posts, photos, comments, or videos are visible to the public, they m...
What happens if my credit card dispute is rejected without investigation?
If a credit card dispute is rejected without investigation, it usually means the card issuer decided not to change the charge or issue a provisional credit based on the information it had at that time. In general, that d...
Can I return a used car if the dealer promised it had no accidents but I found a prior salvage record?
In Colorado, a dealer’s promise that a used car had no accidents may matter a lot if you later discover a prior salvage record. In general, a seller’s statements about a vehicle’s history can become important if they wer...
Can I Get Out of a Car Purchase After Finding Out the Odometer Was Rolled Back?
If you bought a car in Hawaii and later learned the odometer may have been rolled back, you may have several possible legal and practical options, but the right remedy depends on the facts. In general, odometer tampering...
What are my rights if a dog bit me at a public park while off leash?
If a dog bit you in a public park in Washington, you may have rights to seek payment for your injuries and related losses, but the exact rules depend on the facts. In general, Washington follows laws that can make a dog...