Unfair Business Practices Claims

Summary

This practice note provides guidance for attorneys investigating and preparing or defending various unfair business practices claims. Claims based on unfair business practices may include deceptive advertising, unscrupulous sales practices, fraud, non-disclosure of information, breach of implied warranties, commercial disparagement, theft of trade secrets, and unfair competition. Unfair business practices reduce competition, stifle innovation, and reduce quality and service. This practice note defines various unfair business practices claims and examines the elements of such claims, reviews the laws related to such claims, the defenses to such claims, and remedies for such claims.