| 31. | Stuard faces punitive damages of $ 100, 000 on either the fraud or deceptive practices findings.
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| 32. | The industry contends that deceptive practices are rare.
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| 33. | We intend to investigate these deceptive practices, hold hearings and introduce legislation to better protect consumers.
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| 34. | The Best Buy approach comes dangerously close to being a deceptive practice under Massachusetts state regulations.
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| 35. | This has given the commission an opportunity to speak out on deceptive practices in the energy industry.
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| 36. | The officials acted under the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce.
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| 37. | The fair-debt act was passed by Congress in 1977 to curb abusive and deceptive practices by collectors.
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| 38. | Only a California statUte0on deceptive practices applied.
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| 39. | Earlier this summer, the company agreed to pay a fine of $ 35 million for deceptive practices.
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| 40. | A long list of American companies, including blue-chip names, are under investigation for engaging in deceptive practices.
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