Sentences with phrase «as unfair business practices»

This has been seen as unfair business practice by some and, by others, an understandable delay in receiving availability reports from outside distributors.

It remains to be seen whether California courts will further conclude that the mere inclusion of an unenforceable covenant not to compete in an employment contract is actionable as an unfair business practice because of the potential deterrent effect the covenant could have on lawful competition.

Not exact matches

The next day that firm filed two lawsuits against Diageo, one in federal court, raising a suite of traditional trademark and unfair business practices claims, but the other in New York State Supreme Court, seeking a permanent injunction under a seldom - used statute available only to charitable organizations, known as Section 135 of the New York General Businbusiness practices claims, but the other in New York State Supreme Court, seeking a permanent injunction under a seldom - used statute available only to charitable organizations, known as Section 135 of the New York General BusinessBusiness Law.

Financed by Significant, MNM Creative, MACRO, and Cinereach, the film follows a young black telemarketer who finds success in the business world, quickly rising through the ranks, just as his activist friends are rising up in tandem against unfair labor practices.

The complaint further alleged that British Airways advertises around - the - world travel using the «oneworld» booking engine (http://rtw.oneworld.com/), owned by oneworld Management Company, Inc. (oMC), which consistently misrepresents carrier - imposed surcharges as government taxes and fees.1 According to the complaint, by engaging in these practices, the carrier violated its contract of carriage and engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices in violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41712.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined ticket agent Airtrade International, doing business as Vayama, $ 80,000 for violating DOT's unfair and deceptive trade practices rule by advertising fares that failed to distinguish between government taxes and fees and charges imposed by the airline.

The Federal Trade Commission records these unfair business practices as a common modus operandi of bad firms.

There's also The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, which says businesses must not mislead consumers or subject them to aggressive commercial practices such as high pressure selling techniques.

In spring 2013, Ontario's Ministry of Consumer Services introduced legislation with tough measures to protect consumers from unfair business practices surrounding what's called «debt settlement services» (also known as «debt reduction,» «debt relief» and «debt negotiation» in advertising sales pitches).

But beyond the miniscule amount of fair trade and organic coffees offered in those ubiquitous stores (the mermaid doesn't have a single blend that's both fair trade AND organic), Starbucks has also been charged with unfair and predatory business practices that drives out local businesses, as well as union - busting.

In addition to his insurance practice, Mr. Schluederberg worked for more than a decade as a commercial litigator handling all aspects of complex business litigation ranging from disputes concerning real estate, contracts, and intellectual property rights, to corporate and partnership dissolutions, unfair competition and employment matters.

Disagreements often arise over breach of contract (i.e., one party did not keep its side of the bargain), but other areas breed disagreements as well, such as real estate, unfair business practices, or intellectual property.

Mr. Ross» extensive business litigation expertise includes matters involving unfair business practices and related business torts, real estate disputes, partnership disputes, construction litigation, common carrier disputes and commercial litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution tribunals.

Through the years, we have represented clients in all types of business disputes, and are ready to assist in matters such as breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, and unfair business practices, among others.

As a result, Waggoner's attorney, Patricia Meyer & Associates, filed a lawsuit, alleging «unfair business practices, unjust enrichment, fraud and deceit.»

We're starting with fraudulent ICOs, but as we grow we'll take on cases ranging from unfair business practices to product safety.

Robert Barrack dedicates his practice to complex construction and commercial litigation and appeals, including contractual disputes, professional negligence, surety bond claims, subrogation claims, mechanics» liens, business torts, unfair trade practices, bad faith claims, product liability, and real property disputes, as well as construction transactions, on behalf of businesses, public entities, educational institutions, and individuals.

He represents businesses in a range of commercial disputes, such as claims for breach of contract and unfair trade practices.

Our debt finance group is supported by members of other subgroups within the Business Department, including mergers and acquisitions (for all sizes of transactions, for public and private clients, and on both the buyer and seller sides), investment management (for clients with investment management divisions and matters), small business investment companies (for clients looking to form SBICs, obtain SBIC funding, or conduct portfolio financing transactions), securities (for public clients, particularly with respect to public and Rule 144A debt offerings), tax (including for cross-border transactions), ERISA / employee benefits and international (for clients with international operations and assets), as well as other practice groups within the Firm, including Cleantech & Renewables, Patent, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition practices and the Labor and Employment pBusiness Department, including mergers and acquisitions (for all sizes of transactions, for public and private clients, and on both the buyer and seller sides), investment management (for clients with investment management divisions and matters), small business investment companies (for clients looking to form SBICs, obtain SBIC funding, or conduct portfolio financing transactions), securities (for public clients, particularly with respect to public and Rule 144A debt offerings), tax (including for cross-border transactions), ERISA / employee benefits and international (for clients with international operations and assets), as well as other practice groups within the Firm, including Cleantech & Renewables, Patent, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition practices and the Labor and Employment pbusiness investment companies (for clients looking to form SBICs, obtain SBIC funding, or conduct portfolio financing transactions), securities (for public clients, particularly with respect to public and Rule 144A debt offerings), tax (including for cross-border transactions), ERISA / employee benefits and international (for clients with international operations and assets), as well as other practice groups within the Firm, including Cleantech & Renewables, Patent, Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition practices and the Labor and Employment practice.

Mr. Wade helps businesses in various industries resolve their disputes, such as claims of breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices, fraud, and securities and antitrust violations.

Our attorneys regularly litigate complex unfair trade practices, antitrust, business torts and contract actions against major regional and national law firms and often serve as local counsel to out - of - state firms engaged in litigation in Connecticut state and federal courts.

J. Christopher Fox, II (Business Litigation)-- Fox is a partner whose practice encompasses a broad range of commercial disputes, including contractual issues arising in the financial services arena, matters relating to restrictive covenants and unfair competition claims, and litigation of patent and trademark infringement claims, as well as defense and prosecution of claims for misappropriation of trade secrets.

She advises clients both proactively and reactively on employment best practices, and also serves as defense counsel in cases involving harassment, discrimination, breach of contract, wage and hour, and unfair business practices.

We have in - depth experience consulting on and litigating unfair competition and trade secret matters involving a vast array of topics, such as customer lists, product designs, formats, formulas and process, false advertising and confidentiality agreements, as well as fraud, unfair business practices and unfair competition, among others.

I submit this comment on behalf of the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers, of which I am a member, and in my capacity as a lawyer who has litigated numerous administrative claims of unfair immigration - related employment practices.

Mr. Geiger represents business clients in all types of disputes, such as product liability (including pharmaceuticals and medical devices), toxic torts, medical and genetics negligence, breach of privacy, other personal injury claims, class actions, multidistrict litigation, governmental actions, insurance litigation, breaches of contract, allegations of fraud and unfair trade practices, commercial warranty disputes and intellectual property controversies.

Civil actions generally include responding to lawsuits against the state or suing certain businesses or schools as a result of what they believe to be unfair business practices.

Ms. Berardi handles complex business disputes, including claims for breach of contract and business torts such as fraud, misrepresentation, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and class action litigation.

As a litigator, Craig represents businesses and individuals in employment, commercial litigation, minority shareholder rights, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, unpaid wages and commissions, trade secrets, non-competition, deceptive trade practices, sales representatives, and unfair competition matters.

His skills of persuasion have frequently been brought to bear in unfair labour practice complaints, certification and terminations applications, work assignment disputes, as well as related employer and sale of business applications.

The Regulations amount to a sweeping consolidating reform of the existing piecemeal legislation and implement the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005, which is intended to harmonise legislation across the European Community preventing business practices that are unfair to consumers, so as to support growth of the internal mUnfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005, which is intended to harmonise legislation across the European Community preventing business practices that are unfair to consumers, so as to support growth of the internal munfair to consumers, so as to support growth of the internal market.

Represented national financial institutions and loan servicers in consumer - initiated cases involving allegations of wrongful nonjudicial foreclosure practices, fraud, unfair business practices and violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, as well as claims arising out of Retail Installment Sale Contracts.

The agency, she said, would deploy its Section 6 (b) investigatory powers as well as its Section 5 power which the FTC uses to punish what the law calls «unfair and deceptive» business practices.