Sentences with phrase «trade practices rule»

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.

Not exact matches

In a surprise ruling, the U.S. International Trade Commission, a government agency, on Friday rejected Boeing's complaint that it was harmed by Bombardier's trade practTrade Commission, a government agency, on Friday rejected Boeing's complaint that it was harmed by Bombardier's trade practtrade practices.

Delta's other trade victory came on Friday, when, in a surprise decision, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled against Boeing in a bitter trade battle in which the Chicago - based company said its business was harmed by trade practices of its Canadian rival Bombartrade victory came on Friday, when, in a surprise decision, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled against Boeing in a bitter trade battle in which the Chicago - based company said its business was harmed by trade practices of its Canadian rival BombarTrade Commission ruled against Boeing in a bitter trade battle in which the Chicago - based company said its business was harmed by trade practices of its Canadian rival Bombartrade battle in which the Chicago - based company said its business was harmed by trade practices of its Canadian rival Bombartrade practices of its Canadian rival Bombardier.

After U.S. multi-level marketing company Herbalife settled a probe of its sales practices with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission last month, top executives assured investors that the company would be able to thrive under the new rules.

One of President Barack Obama's top economic advisers said abusive trading practices are costing workers billions of dollars in retirement savings each year and called for stricter rules on Wall Street brokers.

Every data misuse scandal shines a bit more light on some very murky practices — which will hopefully generate momentum for rule changes to disinfect data handling processes and strengthen individuals» privacy by spotlighting trade - offs that have zero justification.

Canada's case challenges the United States» use of tariffs to punish unfair trade practices and protect its markets, saying those actions violate World Trade Organization rtrade practices and protect its markets, saying those actions violate World Trade Organization rTrade Organization rules.

For this reason, my personal view is that most ICOs — even the «utility coins» — are unlikely to escape regulation by jurisdiction - appropriate rules regarding public offerings, financial promotions and unfair trade practices.

But the TPP will mark the first time that Canada has accepted trade treaty obligations governing patent linkage, which could interfere with cost - saving reforms.Copyright and trademarks — TPP copyright rules would require far longer terms of copyright protection, based on the U.S. model, and could require protection for controversial practices such as «digital locks,» which allow copyright holders to encrypt software in computerized devices.

Since the operating rules and market practices of Mainland A-share market are different from those in Hong Kong, before investing in A-shares through Shanghai - Hong Kong Stock Connect, you should understand clearly these differences, such as stock codes, corporate announcements and trading fees, etc..

Delegations were led by the chief negotiators for the three countries, who indicated that progress was made in the areas of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) rules, customs, trade facilitation, telecommunications, good regulatory practices, anti-corruption, market access for goods, technical barriers to trade (TBT), digital trade, and some sectoral annexes.

Although the Tera action sends a message to any SEF that the CFTC expects SEFs to enforce SEF rules against illegal trading practices, this CFTC action is yet another signal to the Bitcoin industry that the CFTC is poised to regulate Bitcoin derivatives.16

«Ensuring that the high expectations consumers have for organic foods are met preserves the organic seal's reputation as the gold standard for agricultural production practices,» Laura Batcha, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, said in a statement about the USDA's proposed rule.

A March 2013 review of current risk - reduction strategies in the British Journal of Sports Medicine [11] reminds state high school athletic associations and legislatures that, in enacting rules, such as limits on full - contact practices, they «need to carefully consider potential injury «trade - offs» associated with the implementation of injury - prevention strategies, because every change may have certain advantages and disadvantages.

This notice is intended to provide guidance on two matters related to compliance with 14 CFR 399.84, the Department's rule on full fare advertising, and the underlying statutory proscription in 49 U.S.C. § 41712 against unfair and deceptive trade practices.

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION 7.1 You represent and warrant that (a) you have the authority to enter into and perform your duties and obligations under this Agreement; and (b) the website [s] where you will display Archway Affiliate Marketing Materials and your marketing practices do not and will not (i) infringe on any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, privacy or any other rights, (ii) violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations, including, without limitation, the CAN SPAM Act of 2003, (iii) contain defamatory or libelous material, (iv) contain pornographic or obscene material, including, without limitation, its marketing and promotional activities; (v) promote violence; or (vi) contain viruses, trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or other similar harmful or deleterious programming routines; and (c) you will comply with your obligations under this Agreement and industry guidelines as applicable.

A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule is aimed at cracking down on mortgage relief companies that make use deceptive practices.

In 2010, we were involved in establishing Federal Trade Commission rules that ban abusive debt settlement practices.

You have to find a trading system that is tailored to your style, and then you must practice the rules of that system until they are second nature.

Learn to read the markets by following the rules of your system and practicing until trading is like muscle memory.

Take some time to learn the trading rules below and practice on a demo account first.

The practices of debt collection agencies have to abide by rules through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) as enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Using uptrend strategy is a basic in forex trading education, and the rest of the rules for uptrend will be gathered as you practice the real thing.

Restrictions on the more abusive practices of the industry seem to track the Federal Trade Commission rules which I blogged about Oct. 27, 2010 (Legislation & Rules Updarules which I blogged about Oct. 27, 2010 (Legislation & Rules UpdaRules Updates).

If the trade associations decide to band together to challenge the new FTC rules in court, it appears clear it will be seen by regulators and others as nothing more than a desperate attempt of an industry whose members have been labeled as engaging in deceptive and abusive practices to continue those bad acts.

Numerous potential legal violations of consumer protection laws, including the federal Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Telemarketing Sales Rule, state debt settlement and debt management laws, and unauthorized practice of law provisions.

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Given that it is the compact of this Board with the State of Texas to protect the people of Texas, and whereby it is provided in the Texas Administrative Code Title 22, Part 24, Chapter 577, Subchapter B, Rule 577.16: Responsibilities of the Board (a) The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is responsible for establishing policies and promulgating rules to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skills, and practice in the profession of Veterinary medicine in accordance with the Veterinary Licensing Act, I hereby assert that the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners must take demonstrated and thorough action to stop the deceptive trade practices and fraud in the marketing of vaccinations for companion animals.

It borrows heavily from the US Federal Trade Commission rules about advertising practices.

Yet as detailed in the GAO audit, PHMSA did not require this practice in its proposed safety rule because the American Petroleum Institute, the oil and gas industry's largest trade group, claimed «its recommended practices do not direct operators to phase out such wells because this practice may not significantly improve safety in all cases.»

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued new rules to regulate these companies» hiring practices, requiring them to disclose their salesforces» average earnings as well as the amount of time a sales rep typically lasts with the company (most don't stay on more than a few months).

Thus, it comes as no surprise that the American Medical Association, along with its Dental, Veterinary and Osteopathic counterparts, sent a «me too» letter to the Federal Trade Commission, after the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held the Commission's «Red Flag Rules,» requiring businesses that accept deferred payment on behalf of clients to adopt procedures to prevent identity theft, inapplicable to those engaged in the business practice of law.

John appeared as junior counsel on behalf of a SME in which the Office of Fair Trading sought, amongst other things, to restrain certain unfair commercial practices and to obtain a declaratory ruling as to the enforceability of long - term gym membership contracts.

Although the Belgian trade practices legislation has already been under investigation several times and has even been declared incompatible with the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (Directive 2005 / 29 / EC) by the EU Court of Justice (e.g. Pelckmans Turnhout NV against Walter Van Gastel Balen NV a.o.; WAMO BVBA against JBC NV and Modemakers Fashion NV; VTB - VAB against Total Belgium, and Galatea against Sanoma Magazines), the Belgian legislator nonetheless «maintained» certain strict rules.

For instance, the Belgian Law of 6 April 2010 on commercial practices, consumer information and consumer protection («LPMC») still excludes certain professions from its scope of application and includes strict rules on discount prices and on the organization of travelling trading and fairground activities.

Nick Horton heads the practice and is adept at advising governing bodies for sport and trade associations on questions regarding an organisation's constitution, rules, procedures and articles of association.

The conventions, rules, and trade practice materials seemed to come from the institutional sites for the most part.

A trade name may be used by a lawyer in private practice if it does not imply a connection with a government agency or with a public or charitable legal services organization and is not otherwise in violation of Rule 7.1.

For almost 130 principles and rules of transnational law, like «venire contra factum proprium», «duty to mitigate» or «compensation for expropriation», the TransLex - Principles provide the user with their black letter text and comprehensive references taken from international arbitral awards, domestic statutes, international conventions, standard contract forms, trade practices and usages, other sample clauses and academic sources.

In its Judgment of 18 October 2012 in case C - 428 / 11 Purely Creative and Others v Office of Fair Trading, the CJEU was confronted with the interpretation of consumer protection rules in the field of aggressive commercial practices in a distant sales scenario.

Projects under consideration include: proportionality of regulatory penalties and forms of redress; Brexit implications for trade and investment; tensions between national and international human rights standards; public decision making — best practice and capacity building; rule of law training and resources for boards and senior managers.

Mr. McIndoe and Mr. Sweeney have developed vibrant practices representing energy companies and members of the financial industry in the areas of commodities and derivatives regulation, compliance and transactions impacted by the Dodd - Frank Act and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rules mandated by the statute.

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[22] In public comments regarding the proposed rule, Thomas O. Barnett, United States Assistant Attorney General, et al., wrote, «The Justice Department and the [Federal Trade Commission] believe that the definition of the practice of law should be limited to activities for which specialized legal knowledge and training is demonstrably necessary to protect consumers and an attorney - client relationship is present.»

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

Some of our notable entertainment and media attorneys are: John Quinn, General Counsel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who has also represented entertainment and media clients in a number of high profile cases; Kathleen Sullivan, the former Dean of Stanford Law School, First Amendment scholar, and nationally renowned appellate advocate, who heads the firm's appellate practice group; Bob Raskopf, an expert in the sports, entertainment and media bars in New York, who is perhaps best known for his work on behalf of professional sports leagues and teams, newspapers and publishers; Claude Stern, who has represented a broad array of leading software developers, videogame manufacturers, online publishers and other media clients in all forms of intellectual property litigation, including copyright, patent, trade secret, trademark, and licensing disputes; Bruce Van Dalsem, who has tried and resolved disputes for studios, producers and performing artists in the film, television, music and finance businesses, securing a top five verdict in California based on the misappropriation of a film library; Gary Gans, an expert litigator in motion picture financing, production and distribution disputes, as well as copyright and idea theft cases, who has been named in 2012 by The Hollywood Reporter as one of America's «Top Entertainment Attorneys;» Jeff McFarland, who has litigated entertainment related cases for more than 20 years, including cases involving motion picture and television series profits, video game licenses, idea theft and the «seven year rule;» and Michael Williams, who represents a satellite exhibitor and other media clients in trademark, copyright, patent, antitrust and other commercial litigation.

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Freedom was a constant theme among respondents, whether it was the ability to establish our own trading partners, create our own rules and be free of perceived restrictive practices imposed by the EU.

Currently, under the Trade - mark Rules, any lawyer who has practiced in the area of Canadian trade - mark law and practice for more than 24 month can apply to be a trade - mark with only an affidavit setting out the experience — no exam is requTrade - mark Rules, any lawyer who has practiced in the area of Canadian trade - mark law and practice for more than 24 month can apply to be a trade - mark with only an affidavit setting out the experience — no exam is requtrade - mark law and practice for more than 24 month can apply to be a trade - mark with only an affidavit setting out the experience — no exam is requtrade - mark with only an affidavit setting out the experience — no exam is required.

We also have significant experience in administrative and other regulatory litigation, including agency rule challenges, regulatory investigations under state and federal false claims acts and unfair trade practice statutes, and defending clients in related individual and class action civil suits.