Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
using ChatGPT for legal research accuracy. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the relevant statute. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct actionable.
You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.
Hot take: AI-generated demand letters are actually MORE effective than many attorney-drafted ones because the AI can instantly cite relevant statutes, calculate damages precisely, and format the letter professionally. The key is having an attorney review it for strategy and accuracy.
Important clarification on arbitration: if your contract has a mandatory arbitration clause, you generally CAN'T sue in court. But here's the thing — filing for arbitration is often MORE intimidating to companies because they have to pay the arbitration fees (often $3,000-5,000 for the company's share). Use this to your advantage.