Deceptive Trade With Georgia In Washington
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Legal ads must not contain statements that are fraudulent, deceptive, untrue or misleading.
The Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act The Act lists eleven deceptive trade practices, such as bait advertising, and misrepresentations of trade names, the geographical origin of goods, and the standard or quality of goods.
Georgia has adopted the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Act). The Act is covered under Title 10, Chapter 1, specifically in Article 15. Under Sections 10-1-372, 10-1-420 and 10-1-421 false and fraudulent advertisements are prohibited. Such forms of advertisements are treated as deceptive trade practices.
- Under the Georgia Trade Secrets Act, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-760 et seq., a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets requires a plaintiff to prove that: (1) the plaintiff had a trade secret; and (2) the opposing party misappropriated the trade secret.
Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful. 1961 c 216 s 2.
The federal Lanham Act allows civil lawsuits for false advertising that “misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin” of goods or services. 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). The FTC also enforces false advertising laws on behalf of consumers.
Any person who violates any order or injunction issued pursuant to RCW 9.04. 050 through 9.04. 080 shall be subject to a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than ninety days or both.
For example, in California, the state attorney general can bring a lawsuit to recover civil penalties up to $2,500 for each false advertisement sent to a consumer. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal agency charged with protecting consumers, can collect civil penalties up to $40,000.
2d 531 (1986), the court set forth the five elements of a Consumer Protection Act claim: (1) an unfair or deceptive act or practice; (2) in trade or commerce; (3) public interest; (4) injury to business or property; and (5) causation. The term “unfair or deceptive” is not otherwise defined in the Act. RCW 19.86. 020.
Yes, you can sue your employer for false promises. Misleading statements can land an employer in court for negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent inducement, or other legal issues.
