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Hawaii Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Hawaii Consumer Law

In Hawaii, the mini-FTC act is Haw. Rev. Stat. § 481-1 to 5. Under this legislation, a plaintiff has a cause of action if a person engaged in a deceptive trade practice related to their business, vocation or occupation. Injunctive relief is available without proof of monetary damages required, as well as other statutory or…

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Georgia Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Georgia Consumer Law

In Georgia, the mini-FTC act is Ga. Code Ann. § 10-1-390 to 407. Under this legislation, a plaintiff has a cause of action against a person who engages in a variety of unfair and deceptive practices while conducting a trade or business. Violators are subject to injunctions, general and exemplary damages. Actions must be brought…

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Florida Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Florida Consumer Law

In Florida, the mini-FTC act is Fla. Stat. § 501.201–13.  Under this legislation, the state attorney or the Department of Legal Affairs has a cause of action when a person performs unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Persons…

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District of Columbia Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on District of Columbia Consumer Law

In the District of Columbia, the mini-FTC act is D.C. Code § 28-3901. Under this legislation, the Department of Consumer Affairs has a cause of action against any person who uses a variety of false, misleading, or deceptive practices in the conduct of any trade or business. If found guilty of a violation, a person…

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Delaware Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Delaware Consumer Law

In Delaware, the mini-FTC act is Del. Code Ann. tit. 6 § 25. Under this legislation, plaintiffs have a cause of action when an act, use or employment by any person of any deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or the concealment, suppression, or omission of any material fact with intent that others rely…

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Connecticut Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Connecticut Consumer Law

In Connecticut, the mini-FTC act is Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110. Under this legislation, plaintiffs have a cause of action when an individual engages in unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade and causes any ascertainable loss of property to the plaintiff. Such action must…

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Colorado Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Colorado Consumer Law

In Colorado, the mini-FTC act is Colo. Rev. Stat. § 6-1-101 to 115. Under this legislation, the State Attorney General and District Attorneys have a cause of action against persons engaged in a variety of deceptive trade practices. If found guilty, a violator is subject to various civil penalties, including injunctions and fines. They may…

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California Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on California Consumer Law

In California, the mini-FTC act is Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 to 17210. Under this legislation, the State Attorney General, District Attorneys, and City Attorneys have a cause of action against unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising. An action must be brought within four…

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Arkansas Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Arkansas Consumer Law

In Arkansas, the mini-FTC act is ARK. CODE ANN. § 4-88-102 to 108. Under this legislation, the State Attorney General has a cause of action for a variety of deceptive and unconscionable practices. There is a five-year statute of limitations after the violation has occurred. The Attorney General can pursue injunctive relief, $10,000 fine per…

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Arizona Consumer Law

By faircontracts / October 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Arizona Consumer Law

In Arizona, the mini-FTC act is Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-1521 to 1534. Under this legislation, the State Attorney General has a cause of action when the act, use or employment by any person of any deception, deceptive act or practice, fraud, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or concealment, suppression or omission of any material…

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