What recourse do I have? At the minimum I would like my down payment money back. should I put a stop payment on the check?

You likely need to speak with a local attorney to advise you since buying the car may or may not be contingent on obtaining financing. You can look...

How do I find out if a songs authors require a royalty ? and is this very complicated to do ?

You could search the internet for the songs to determine if they're under copyright. Most popular works from the time period you've listed will be,...

My question is can I sue them?

Can you sue? You can try, but you'd have to look at your contract to see if you are prohibited from suing due to an arbitration clause. If your...

The names, logos, and other intellectual property of NFL teams are the property of the National Football League or the teams themselves. Using...

How can I prove that the other party deleted text messages?

For absolute proof you would need to have a forensic examination of the device(s) used to text. A request for production of a detailed billing...

I have an idea for a product and it would be using collegiate and pro logos...what are the steps of getting permission?

Each major league franchise (NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, etc.) has a licensing division. You would need to contact them directly and inquire as to their...

I'm 16 and my parents treat me very badly and my dad has hit me in the past. Can somebody tell me what I can do?

You should reach out to your school counselor and ask if they can help you get in touch with a child abuse advocate or domestic abuse helpline in...

My father recently passed, and I am wondering what my rights are.

You didn't mention if your grandmother had a will or if your father had a will. If they did, their estate would likely pass according to the will....

Can my child's father prevent me from moving to another state?

NY reviews child relocation on a case by case basis. While the custody decree may be silent on these issues, the court still has jurisdiction over...

Can I get another kid from my high school in legal trouble?

There are two issues here, the rules of the school and privacy laws. The general rules of privacy are that if you are in public your right to...