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The Federal Trade Commission's Evolving Deception Policy, Jack E. Karns
The Federal Trade Commission's Evolving Deception Policy, Jack E. Karns
University of Richmond Law Review
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has regulated competitive business activities since its inception in 1915. Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) empowers the Commission to enjoin certain unfair -and deceptive business practices. As is the case with other regulatory statutes, Congress chose not to define certain terms in the FTCA, such as "deceptive," leaving this task to the FTC and the federal courts. The result has been a steady flow of federal case law clarifying the definition of a deceptive business act or practice.
Facilitative Ethics In Divorce Mediation: A Law And Process Approach, Steven H. Hobbs
Facilitative Ethics In Divorce Mediation: A Law And Process Approach, Steven H. Hobbs
University of Richmond Law Review
Mediation is becoming a vital part of family legal problem solving and is creating new challenges for the lawyer practicing in the family law setting. The American Bar Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and others recently have proposed standards of behavior for mediators where none have existed before. States also have attempted to define the appropriate realm of ethical practice for family mediation.