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Q: Is it legal for employers to require use of personal social media accounts for business marketing?
I work for a major Real Estate Investment Trust in Florida. The company mandates that property managers use their personal Facebook accounts to market properties on Facebook Marketplace, as business accounts are not permitted on the platform. We are required to update an Excel spreadsheet with URLs... View More 
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 29, 2026
answered on Jun 29, 2026
Florida does not have a specific statute prohibiting employers from requiring employees to use personal social media accounts for business purposes, which means this practice falls into a legal gray area governed primarily by federal law and general employment law principles. Under the National... View More
Q: How to send a formal demand letter for unpaid personal loan in Florida?
I am an Italian citizen, and I lent $28,500 to a resident of Florida in late October 2025 to purchase a vehicle. We communicated about the repayment via email and bank transfers, but I have not yet received any repayment. How should I proceed with sending a formal demand letter, and what options do... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 29, 2026
answered on Jun 29, 2026
You are in a situation governed by Florida contract law and collections procedures, specifically Florida Statute Section 95.11(3)(k), which provides a five-year statute of limitations for written contracts and actions on a loan agreement — meaning you have time to pursue this, but acting sooner... View More
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Q: Legal options for RF/Bluetooth stalking in Florida
What can I do about someone using RF and Bluetooth technology to target me and my children in our home in Florida? I have proof of these actions, including the use of Bluetooth connected to our AC unit for stalking. This targeting has resulted in severe cramping and hospitalization for both my son... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 29, 2026
answered on Jun 29, 2026
What you are describing — someone deliberately targeting you and your children with RF and Bluetooth technology, causing physical symptoms and hospitalization — implicates Florida's stalking statute, Section 784.048, Florida Statutes, which defines stalking as a course of conduct that... View More
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Q: Can I take my ex-spouse, who was my sponsor, to civil court for financial support post-divorce?
I was married to a U.S. citizen, and we are now divorced. I've read that a sponsor's financial responsibility can continue after divorce, beyond the typical 10-year period. I haven’t applied for citizenship, haven’t met the 40 work credits requirement, and the other criteria for... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 29, 2026
answered on Jun 29, 2026
You are correct that the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support can survive divorce. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1183a, the sponsor's obligation is generally enforceable until a terminating event occurs, such as citizenship, 40 qualifying quarters of work, loss of permanent resident status and departure, a new... View More
Q: What legal steps can we take after vet tech negligence led to our dogs' death?
My son boarded his dogs at a veterinary clinic in Florida. Due to capacity issues, one of the vet techs took the dogs to her house, and when she returned them to the clinic, she accidentally left them in the car for two hours, resulting in their passing. I am seeking advice on what legal steps can... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jun 29, 2026
answered on Jun 29, 2026
I am sorry your family is dealing with that kind of loss, especially when the dogs were entrusted to a veterinary clinic for boarding. In Florida, pets are generally treated as personal property for civil damages, but the boarding agreement can create contract, negligence, and bailment duties when... View More
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