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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Illinois enacts law limiting liability for coerced debt

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On August 18, Illinois enacted HB 3352, amending the state’s Collection Agency Act to add Section 9.6 and establish that “a debtor is not liable for any coerced debt.” The law defines “coerced debt” as debt incurred through...more

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Georgia Enacts Law Against “Commercial” Cheating

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Georgia has enacted SB 213, which amends Georgia’s Fair Business Practices Act of 1975 by banning commercial cheating services marketed to students and examinees seeking a professional license. The new law will go into effect...more

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Summary of HB1125: Deceptive Lead Generation

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Lawsuit advertisements—specifically ones that target prescription drugs and medical devices—can be dangerous. Nationwide, dramatized and exaggerated legal ads have flooded both televisions and the internet, often masquerading...more

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