Complete our online form. If you believe a business has acted in an unfair, deceptive or unlawful way, you can submit a complaint to our office.Georgia deceptive trade practices law bans false advertising, making it a misdemeanor charge and also allowing victims to sue for damages. (a) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of consumer transactions and consumer acts or practices in trade or commerce are declared unlawful. Deceptive trade practices are unethical or fraudulent actions that substantially injure consumers or business competitors. Central Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm. Chapter 93A was enacted in 1967 to provide a remedy for "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Briefed and argued the case for Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. A minimum of 30 hours of graduate coursework in a business-related field. July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2015.