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Under California law, you are generally responsible for paying for legal services that you have received, even if the billing was delayed. The statute of limitations for written contracts in California is four years, which means the law firm has this period from the date of service to bring a legal action to collect the debt. Since the invoice is from two years ago, it falls within this time frame, making it legally enforceable.

The reason provided by the firm for the delayed billing, such as the pandemic and being short-staffed, does not exempt you from your obligation to pay for services rendered. However, it provides context that might be used in any discussion or negotiation regarding the bill.

Given the situation, you might consider discussing the bill with the law firm to understand the breakdown of charges and confirm the services were rendered as stated. It’s also reasonable to inquire if a payment plan can be arranged if paying the full amount by the next month is financially difficult. If you believe the charges are incorrect or if you have other concerns about the billing, consulting with another legal professional might help clarify your rights and potential recourse.

Based on current California law, the health insurance mandate requires individuals over the age of 18 to be enrolled in minimum essential coverage for the full duration of 2024, with strictly limited exceptions, in order to avoid a tax penalty. There is no longer a "3 month lapse" allowance in 2024. However, there are some qualifying life events like loss of a job which could exempt someone from the penalty if there are gaps in coverage.

In specific detail:

- The state tax penalty for lack of health insurance, known as the individual mandate penalty, was reinstated in California starting in 2020.

- For the 2024 tax year, individuals must maintain essential coverage for the entire year or qualify for a full-year exemption to avoid paying the penalty for any month they or their dependents were uninsured.

- Limited exceptions exist for low-income residents or those experiencing certain qualifying life events. Events like losing workplace coverage, getting divorced, or having a baby can result in exemption.

- Short coverage gaps can still incur a pro-rated penalty unless the full year is exempted. There is no standard 3 month non-penalty lapse anymore.

So in summary, all adults who can afford insurance are required to maintain enrolled status for themselves and dependents throughout 2024 under California law and healthcare policy. Consulting a tax professional for guidance on qualification exceptions like economic hardship or life circumstances that may warrant exemption is advisable.

California law prohibits businesses from engaging in misleading or deceptive advertising and pricing practices. This includes listing prices in a way that obscures the true cost or makes it unreasonably difficult for consumers to understand and compare prices. Listing the price per ounce on one product size and per pound on another size for the same product could potentially be misleading if it obscures the true per unit cost or makes it overly complex for consumers to compare prices.

However, there are some circumstances where different pricing units may be reasonable, such as very different-sized packages where ounces or pounds are more appropriate. The key is that the pricing must not be presented in a deceptive or confusing manner.

So in summary - such differential pricing units may be allowed if presented clearly, accurately, and not in a deceptive fashion that hides the true product price from consumers. But the specifics would determine if it crosses the line into an unfair or misleading practice. Consulting a California consumer protection or advertising law attorney could help assess the legality of a specific case.

No, a company cannot force you into a contract you have not signed in California. Some key points here:

- For a contract to be legally binding, it requires mutual agreement between parties typically indicated by signatures. If you have not signed any new agreements with CarMax, you are likely not bound to new loan terms.

- Verbal agreements can potentially be enforceable, but are more difficult to prove. However, you state you did not even provide verbal consent to new terms on the phone. Without evidence of clear mutual consent, there is no basis to claim you agreed.

- CarMax cannot unilaterally place itself as a creditor on your accounts or bills for a purchase without a valid contract permitting them to do so. This seems questionable legally if done without your consent.

- You have reasonable grounds that no loan contract is in place giving them rights over the vehicle purchase. You can request proof from CarMax of any signed loan agreement or provide written notice that you do not consent to any agreements.

- You likely have the option to return the vehicle if CarMax cannot provide proof of a binding purchase contract. They would then need to remove the debt and as a creditor from your accounts.

I would recommend formally requesting documentation from CarMax of any signed contract with the new terms or loan agreement in writing. If they cannot provide this, consult a consumer protection attorney on next steps to have the invalid debt and creditor status removed.