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Q: Can I legally request Yelp to redact my name from reviews in CA?
I have four Yelp reviews that publicly identify me by my full name from old dealerships where I no longer work. Despite multiple email requests to Yelp, asking them to redact my name to surname only, they have refused. I've filed a complaint with California's privacy regulator but... View More 
Martin Louis Winfield Jr
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answered on Nov 2, 2026
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answered on Nov 2, 2026
You may request redaction, but leaving the dealerships does not, by itself, give you an automatic right to make Yelp remove your name from historical customer reviews. Whether there is an enforceable claim depends on the actual wording, where the information came from, and whether the reviews... View More
Q: How can I address a tax debt notice from NY's Department of Taxation and Finance? Options for payment plan?
I received a notice from the Department of Taxation and Finance in New York City, NY, for a tax period ending 12/31/2010. Along with the original amount due, I was informed that I owe additional interest. I initially thought this related to the IRS, which has a 10-year collection statute expiration... View More
Stephen Barry Kass
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Do not ignore this. Your understanding is correct: the IRS generally has 10 years to collect, but New York’s collection period runs much longer, typically 20 years from when a tax warrant is filed. That likely explains the 2031 date.
Before agreeing to anything, confirm the bill is... View More
Q: What legal options do I have for inadequate seizure treatment in California?
In March 2024, I began experiencing seizure episodes and was transferred to UCSF in San Francisco. Despite explaining my symptoms and having a disc showing lesions on my brain, the hospital did an EEG and claimed nothing showed up, attributing my symptoms to trauma. They ceased my IV treatment... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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Because UCSF is part of the University of California, your claim would be against the UC Regents, and the deadlines matter more than anything else right now.
A medical malpractice case in California has to be filed within one year from when you knew, or reasonably should have known, that... View More
Q: How to address concerns about child safety and custody arrangements post-divorce in Texas?
I am concerned about my children's safety following the finalization of my divorce in May. My children have told me they have had their mouths washed out with soap and have been slapped in the mouth by their other parent. Additionally, my ex-spouse has a new girlfriend, a three-time theft... View More
Ieshia N. Champs
answered on Nov 2, 2026
answered on Nov 2, 2026
The children’s reports warrant prompt investigation. Report suspected abuse to CPS, seek medical attention for any injuries, and call 911 if there is immediate danger. Document their spontaneous statements accurately, preserve photographs and messages, and avoid repeatedly questioning or coaching... View More
Q: What legal options do I have if a dental office pressured me into a bone graft I couldn't afford in Texas?
I visited a dental office in Texas today for a tooth extraction. The dental assistant pressured me into signing up for a bone graft procedure, despite my clear communication that I couldn't afford it and only wanted the tooth removed. They overwhelmed me to sign up by insisting the bone was... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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The short answer is that you are not locked in. Agreeing to a procedure, even signing a form, does not obligate you to go through with it. Consent to dental treatment can be withdrawn at any point before the treatment happens.
Call the office, then follow up in writing by email or letter,... View More
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