Advertising Legal Guides (16 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversees federal advertising laws, while state consumer-protection laws may also allow consumers to sue advertisers.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Advertising about 1 year ago.

Written by Melissa A Juarez
Real estate advertisements should not contain explicit exclusions, limitations or other indications of discrimination based on handicap, such as "no wheelchairs" etc.
Posted in Real Estate about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael W Hoffman
Whether times are bad or good, competitors are competitors. Oft times, a competitor will go beyond what is generally accepted as “fair game” when comparing its products to your competitive products. Federal law protects against “product disparagement” through “false advertising.”
Posted in Advertising 5 months ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Election campaign law governs the process by which officials are elected at the local, state, or national level.
Posted in Election Campaign / Political Law about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Banks and bank accounts are regulated by both state and federal laws. Banking or financial law governs Internet banking, credit unions, savings and loan associations, banks, and thrift institutions.
1 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Banking about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Federal law governs communications, which includes radio, television, satellite, wire, wireless, and cable broadcasting.
Posted in Communications / Media about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Computer fraud includes a range of crimes such as unauthorized computer use, creation of computer viruses, posing as an Internet seller but sending no goods...
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Computer Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Administrative or regulatory law is created by government agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission or Department of Labor.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Administrative Law about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
If you're looking to adopt, you can locate a birth mother without going through an adoption agency. You will need an attorney to handle court paperwork related to the adoption.
Posted about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
Infant adoption is the adoption of a child up to 18 months old. Prospective parents can adopt an infant through an agency or with the help of an adoption lawyer. Newborn adoption follows a specific adoption process [../../../../legal-guides/adoption-process] that varies by sta...
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Adoption about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
School employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or age is illegal under federal law.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Employment discrimination in hiring and recruiting is prohibited by federal law.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
City employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or age is illegal under federal law.
Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Federal and state laws prohibit age discrimination in any aspect of employment.
Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
If you have reason to believe you have been discriminated against with regards to the rental of property, you may have a case against the Landlord or Property Manager. This guide helps you understand what to do when confronted with rental discrimination.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by David Leibowitz
Don’t ignore demands or legal papers you get from a mortgage lender or its attorney. You may have substantial rights, but only if you defend yourself.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois