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Deceptive Trade Practices In Nevada In Allegheny
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Nevada's version of the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act is unique. It grants first-party claimants a private right of action to enforce violations and allows recovery of damages arising therefrom.
Trade secret misappropriation is illegal under Nevada's Uniform Trade Secrets Act. These laws define misappropriation as improper acquisitions, disclosures or uses. A trade secret is improperly acquired if it was obtained unlawfully.
Examples of deceptive trade practices in this area include making false statements, omitting important details, and advertising unavailable goods or services. While many companies exaggerate the benefits of their products, it is unlawful to completely fabricate information.
Rules relating to deceptive trade practices are dealt under Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 52, Chapter 598 et seq (Deceptive Trade Practices). Section 598.0915 of this Chapter prohibits any person from advertising goods or services with the intent not to sell or lease them as advertised.
It is illegal in Nevada to disseminate or distribute false or misleading advertising under NRS 207.171. Being sued and/or convicted of false or misleading advertising have both civil and criminal consequences.
