Costs or attorneys' fees or both may be assessed against a defendant only if the court finds that he has wilfully engaged in a deceptive trade practice. Filing a Consumer Complaint.The purpose of the UDTPA is to prevent dishonest businesses from doing injury to those honest businesses competing in their markets. Illinois deceptive trade practices law adheres to the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act and allows both state attorneys and private parties to file suit. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices unlawful; application of federal act. Attorney General Kwame Raoul's Consumer Protection Division protects Illinois consumers and businesses from fraud, deception, and unfair business practices. ITA strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through our trade laws and agreements. If I obtain a Series 7 registration, will I be able to trade municipal securities? The farms depend upon you properly distributing money and put ads up for their income. The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side.
