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Can a court divide cryptocurrency wallets if only one spouse knows the password?
In Wyoming, a court may be able to treat cryptocurrency wallets as marital or divisible property in a divorce, even if only one spouse knows the password. The fact that one spouse controls the login information does not...
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 accept a settlement that only pays medical bills but nothing for pain?
In general, no one can force you to accept a settlement offer just because it covers your medical bills. A settlement is usually voluntary, which means both sides have to agree to the terms. If an offer only pays medical...
Can a Dentist Charge Me More Than the Estimate After Treatment?
In general, a dentist may sometimes charge more than an estimate after treatment, but that depends on what the estimate covered, what you agreed to, and whether the final bill was explained clearly. An estimate is often...
How do I get a rental car paid for after someone hit my parked car?
If someone hit your parked car in North Carolina, a rental car may be paid for through the other driver’s insurance, your own auto policy, or sometimes another source depending on the facts. In general, the key issue is...
What Happens If a Debt Collector Keeps Calling After I Asked Them to Stop?
If a debt collector keeps calling after you asked them to stop, that may be a problem under consumer protection rules, but the exact answer depends on the facts and the law that applies. In general, once a collector is t...
Is it legal for an apartment lease to say the landlord is not responsible for any repairs?
In Ohio, a lease may try to shift repair responsibility to the tenant, but a clause that says the landlord is not responsible for any repairs is not necessarily the end of the story. In general, lease language has to be...
Is it legal for a hotel to deny responsibility after I fell on a wet lobby floor with no warning sign?
In Arizona, a hotel may be able to deny responsibility, but that does not automatically mean it is legally correct. In general, a hotel’s responsibility after a slip and fall depends on the facts, including why the floor...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a nonrefundable move-in fee and a security deposit?
In Delaware, a landlord may be able to charge both a nonrefundable move-in fee and a security deposit, but whether that is allowed usually depends on the lease language and the applicable landlord-tenant rules. The key i...
Do I have to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company?
In Pennsylvania, you may be asked to give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company after an accident or injury on someone else’s property. Whether you must agree depends on your role, your insurance...
Do I have to keep paying alimony after I file for bankruptcy in Montana?
In general, filing for bankruptcy does not stop an alimony obligation. Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is usually treated differently from many other debts because family-support obligations are give...
How do I prove an eviction notice was served improperly?
In Minnesota, the way an eviction notice is served can matter a great deal, but the exact effect depends on the facts, the type of notice, and the lease or other housing agreement. If a landlord did not serve the notice...
What happens if I fell at work but a third-party cleaning company caused the slippery floor?
If you fell at work in Michigan and a third-party cleaning company may have caused the slippery floor, there are often two separate legal questions to think about. First, your injury may be covered by workers’ compensati...
Can I sue my landlord if I found a hidden camera inside my bedroom smoke detector?
If you found a hidden camera inside a smoke detector in your bedroom, that can raise very serious privacy and safety concerns. In California, a landlord generally is not allowed to secretly record a tenant in a private a...
How do I challenge an eviction notice if the landlord used the wrong legal form?
In North Carolina, a landlord usually has to use the correct legal process and paperwork to start an eviction, but the effect of a wrong form depends on the facts. An eviction notice or court filing that uses the wrong f...