Sentences with phrase «deceptive sales practices»

We have represented our insurance clients as lead counsel in a variety of litigation and dispute resolution matters including: Life and Annuity Sales Practices Including class action and individual cases alleging misleading and deceptive sales practices and breaches of duty pursuant to a variety of theories of liability related to life, annuity, and retirement products.

According to an article in Miami New Times, his name has been associated with puppy mills in the Florida area, and he has also faced several lawsuits related to allegedly deceptive sales practices.

(Lately he's been making headlines by accusing Lumber Liquidators, a company his firm has shorted, of deceptive sales practices.)

Complaints related to autos are all across the board and include: misrepresenting the true mileage of a used car, selling used vehicles with undisclosed mechanical problems, deceptive sales practices and unlicensed used car dealers.

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Retail Sales: False advertising and other deceptive practices, defective merchandise, problems with rebates, coupons, gift cards and gift certificates and failure to deliver were listed.

Internet Sales: Misrepresentations or other deceptive practices and failure to deliver online purchases were among the complaints.

In negotiations, especially in sales, there are usually some subtle, borderline deceptive practices designed to mask your intentions and persuade your target to your side.

OPW — July 7 — The Wisconsin Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Great Expectations (GE) alleging that the Milwaukee - area branch of the national dating service engaged in «deceptive and illegal sales practices,» according to the Chicago Tribune.

If they are that desperate for sales they must be in financial trouble, vindictive, accustomed to deceptive practices and just do nt care about people.

This consent order also concerns separate and distinct violations of the Department's prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition, 49 U.S.C. § 41712, arising from Respondents» marketing and sale of air transportation services ultimately operated by a company that did not hold proper authority from the Department.

In addition and in so doing, Mercy Flights violated the statutory prohibition against unfair and deceptive practices in the sales of air tranportation, 49 U.S.C. § 41712.

This consent order concerns air fare advertisements by Expedia, Inc. (Expedia), that failed to provide the full fare or adequate notice of additional taxes and fees with respect to certain sale fares in violation of the Department's full - price advertising requirements, 14 CFR 399.84, and therefore constituted an unfair and deceptive practice and unfair method of competition in violation of 49 U.S.C. § 41712.

Fortunately, the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) now protects consumers from deceptive or abusive practices in the telemarketing of these agencies.

Prohibited acts.A credit services organization, a salesperson, agent, or representative of a credit services organization, or an independent contractor who sells or attempts to sell the services of a credit services organization shall not: (1) Charge a buyer or receive from a buyer money or other valuable consideration before completing performance of all services, other than those described in subdivision (2) of this section, which the credit services organization has agreed to perform for the buyer unless the credit services organization has obtained a surety bond or established and maintained a surety account as provided in section 45 - 805; (2) Charge a buyer or receive from a buyer money or other valuable consideration for obtaining or attempting to obtain an extension of credit that the credit services organization has agreed to obtain for the buyer before the extension of credit is obtained; (3) Charge a buyer or receive from a buyer money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of the buyer to a retail seller who will or may extend credit to the buyer if the credit that is or will be extended to the buyer is substantially the same as that available to the general public; (4) Make or use a false or misleading representation in the offer or sale of the services of a credit services organization, including (a) guaranteeing to erase bad credit or words to that effect unless the representation clearly discloses that this can be done only if the credit history is inaccurate or obsolete and (b) guaranteeing an extension of credit regardless of the person's previous credit problem or credit history unless the representation clearly discloses the eligibility requirements for obtaining an extension of credit; (5) Engage, directly or indirectly, in a fraudulent or deceptive act, practice, or course of business in connection with the offer or sale of the services of a credit services organization; (6) Make or advise a buyer to make a statement with respect to a buyer's credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity that is false or misleading or that should be known by the exercise of reasonable care to be false or misleading to a consumer reporting agency or to a person who has extended credit to a buyer or to whom a buyer is applying for an extension of credit; or (7) Advertise or cause to be advertised, in any manner whatsoever, the services of a credit services organization without filing a registration statement with the Secretary of State under section 45 - 806 unless otherwise provided by the Credit Services Organization Act.

Millions of Americans confront credit and employment issues today because their bureau files contain the tragic residue of the Great Recession: delinquencies, short sales and bankruptcies that were caused by deceptive or predatory lending or loan - servicing practices.

The Board believes that it is appropriate at this time to provide guidance on the types of sales practices specifically relating to commissions, fees and other charges that have been found to be deceptive and misleading, and violate commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.2 Therefore, the following are relevant factors regarding commissions, fees and other charges in determining whether a Member or Associate has presented retail customers with a distorted and misleading view of the likelihood of earning profits by investing with a Member:

The States recommend that all parties actively engaged in the sale and delivery of debt relief services be prohibited from engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices in the telemarketing of debt relief services, either directly or under § 310.3 of the TSR, which applies to those who knowingly assist or support deceptive telemarketing acts or practices.

(3) Engage, directly or indirectly, in a fraudulent or deceptive act, practice, or course of dealing in connection with the offer or sale of the services of a credit repair services organization.

We will continue to be vigilant in taking action against deceptive debt sales and collections practices that exploit consumers.»

The plaintiffs seek declarations that the defendants have violated RICO by committing mail and wire fraud and that their conduct constitutes unfair, deceptive or unconscionable sales practices; damages including treble damages, costs of litigation and attorneys» fees.

Thompson will, in the days and weeks ahead, be contacting state and federal officials to stop the improper sales of Grand Theft Auto IV to anyone under seventeen years of age, as any such sales violate state and federal fraudulent and deceptive trade practices statutes.

The Act is specifically applicable to «consumer realty,» and, accordingly, representations made in connection with the sale of real property may constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices where they are misleading.»

Sec. 11 - 135, «they engage in unfair and deceptive trade practices «in the sale of consumer realty.

Securities fraud, also known as stock fraud and investment fraud, is a deceptive practice in the stock or commodities markets that induces investors to make purchase or sale decisions on the basis of false information, frequently resulting in losses, in violation of securities laws

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.

Dish Network, L.L.C., will pay $ 2 million as part of a settlement reached with Colorado Attorney General John Suthers on Friday following allegations of deceptive or misleading sales practices.

In addition to the «general» misleading advertising provisions discussed above, the Competition Act also contains a number of other criminal and civil provisions that prohibit or regulate specific types of marketing practices, including deceptive telemarketing, deceptive prize notices, double ticketing, multi-level marketing, pyramid selling schemes, performance claims, ordinary price claims (e.g., in relation to sales), test and testimonial claims, bait and switch selling and promotional contests.

It also argued that the sale of a home between non-merchants does not fall under the VCFA, which only prohibits deceptive acts or practices «in commerce.»