176D Unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts and practices in the business of insurance. Massachusetts regulations.Section 2 of 93A proscribes "unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Article 12 provides no greater protections with respect to the admissibility of hearsay than does the confrontation clause. From sweeping legislation to unexpected case law, and everything in between, 2018 brought a lot of changes to unfair competition law. Unfair trade practice refers to the use of various deceptive, fraudulent, or unethical methods to obtain business. This GT Newsletter summarizes recent Chapter 93A decisions from Massachusetts state and federal courts. Many employers have national and international workforces. We help our clients avoid costly litigation from arising in the first place through a variety of preventive measures and audits. Fair Competition Law.