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Is there any recourse for poor business practice by a company? The other day I changed cell phone services. I was entitled to a discount through my employer and I was quoted a price the week before by a salesman. I agreed, and picked out the phones for myself and my family. When I went to pick them up and active my service I was hurried t... 09/18/2007 \| Category » Unfair Practices or Competition State » PA #8841

What is the term for requiring a leasee to use certain providers of service? What is the term for requiring a leasee to use certain providers of service or product as a condition of the property lease? Is such lease condition legal? This question arises from a boat lease for a lake slip where the lessor now requires the leasee to use specific(one of two... 03/26/2009 \| Category » Unfair Practices or Competition State » ID #15777

What legal action can be taken against a seller of a used car if there are mechanical issues? Is there any legal action that can be taken against a personal seller of a used car if mechanical trouble occurs after the sale of the vehicle? I was the seller of this vehicle and actually put $3,200 into the vehicle prior to selling it to where according to my mechanic it could... 04/25/2009 \| Category » Unfair Practices or Competition State » SC #16131

How do I prevent future employees from stealing ideas from my company? I had a former employee steal a company secret (or device I specifically made and invented) and is now making the product and using it to make personal profit. I had no contract prohibiting this with the employee. How can I protect this from continuing? Is there a law that employ... 05/13/2009 \| Category » Unfair Practices or Competition State » CA #16663

Can the Highway Authority Restrict Commercial Signs? The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) operates the entire tollway system in Illinois. The ISTHA recieves no federal funds and the system is supported by tolls collected. On the tollway system, there are 7 oasis facilities (under separate manageent contract)where gas, ... 04/18/2011 \| Category » Unfair Practices or Competition State » IL #24664

Can a Lawyer be Sued for Deceptive Trade Practices? Can I file a deceptive trade practice consumer protection act against attorney.DPTA 02/15/2012 \| Category » Unfair Practices or Competition State » TX #25617