By Hemmer DeFrank Wessels PLLC | Published April 20, 2018 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: consumer protection, deceptive trade practices, Kentucky business statutes | Leave a comment
What Are Deceptive Trade Practices, and How Are They Covered Under Kentucky Business Law?
The term “deceptive trade practices” encompasses any type of advertising or labeling intended to somehow mislead or deceive consumers. Kentucky has extensive consumer protection laws — in addition to federal laws — to protect consumers from suspicious or disingenuous advertising and sales tactics. There are also mechanisms to punish companies that engage in these practices. Read More
Read MoreKentucky Law Places Limitations on the Interest Rates Lenders Can Charge
Banks and other loan providers in Kentucky must follow strict state laws regarding the interest rates they may charge. What follows is a brief summary of interest rate laws in the state. Legal maximum rates and judgment rates In Kentucky, the maximum legal interest rate is 8 percent, unless the parties agree otherwise. Even in Read More
Read MoreHow Can Kentucky Employers Use Arrest and Conviction Records?
Job hunting can be difficult for a person with a criminal record. There are federal and state protections that can make matters a little easier for these individuals. In Kentucky, job applicants do not have to disclose any expunged records on their employment applications. However, the state does not prohibit employers from considering arrests and Read More
Read MoreKey Considerations Before Mediation of a Business Dispute
Written By: Todd V. McMurtry Today most courts require that litigants attempt to mediate a resolution to their dispute before the court will set the matter for trial. For this reason, it is critical that the parties evaluate a number of key variables before they go to mediation. Here is starting point for the process. Read More
Read MoreThe Risk of Party Incapacity During Mediation
Written By: Todd V. McMurtry Most lawsuits today are settled through mediation. For this reason, a lawyer’s skill at managing the mediation process is more critical than ever. So, a lawyer has to be prepared for the unexpected. Take for example, a client that has become incapacitated. Time and circumstance may cause a client who Read More
Read MoreThe Three Best Ways to Stay Out of Court
Written By: Todd V. McMurtry Foreclosures, criminals and divorces combined with chronic understaffing have clogged the courts. If you have not been involved in a lawsuit in the past ten years or so, you should count your blessings. In my opinion, because many states are functionally insolvent, they have understaffed and underfunded their courts. The Read More
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