BUSINESS LAW

Legal definition of Unfair trade practice… Any fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest trade practice that is prohibited by statute, regulation, or the Common Law. What does Unfair trade practice mean in law? The law of unfair competition serves five purposes. First, the law seeks to protect the economic, intellectual, and creative investments made by businesses in […]

West Virginia Supreme Court Reports MELBOURNE BROS. CONST. v. PIONEER CO., 181 W. Va. 816 (1989) 384 S.E.2d 857 MELBOURNE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO. v. The PIONEER CO. and Dean E. Lewis and the Department of Highways, et al. No. 18442. Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. July 24, 1989. Page 817 Syllabus by the […]

Attention POTENTIAL FRANCHISEES: When evaluating a franchise opportunity, look for system eligibility with the FRANCHISE REGISTRY. If the franchise system is eligible for this program, you will receive expedited loan processing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If the system is not listed, you should immediately contact them and inquire as to their eligibility […]

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Opinions IN RE HILL, (Or. 11-30-2006) In re JOHN ANDREW HILL, Debtor. Case No. 305-47061-tmb7. United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Oregon. November 30, 2006 MEMORANDUM OPINION TRISH BROWN, Bankruptcy Judge This matter came before the court on the Trustee’s Motion to compel turnover of funds held by Debtor John A. Hill’s bankruptcy […]

Lemon Law for California The Consumer Warranty Act requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a purchased or leased motor vehicle to conform to its written (express) warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must promptly replace or repurchase it. (The manufacturer is allowed deducting money for miles […]

Federal District Court Opinions LOCAL 22 INT. B. OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS v. SADLER ELEC., (Neb. 12-5-2006) LOCAL 22 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL W ORKERS, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION NO. 22 AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST FUND, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION NO. 22 PENSION FUNDS A […]