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La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1421 Deceptive trade practices; requesting certain personal information for cash sales
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§1421. Deceptive trade practices; requesting certain personal information for cash sales A. No retail business shall require a consumer's name, address, telephone number, or other personal information when completing a consumer transaction for cash sale. B.(1) Nothing in this Sec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1422 Unfair or deceptive trade practice; unsolicited offer to sell extended service
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§1422. Unfair or deceptive trade practice; unsolicited offer to sell extended service agreement for a motor vehicle; requirements; exceptions; penalties A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to an unsolicited offer, made by mail or common carrier, to sell to another an ex…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1423 Deceptive trade practices; gift certificates; expiration date
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§1423. Deceptive trade practices; gift certificates; expiration date A. For purposes of this Section, the term "gift certificate" shall mean a writing identified as a gift certificate or gift card purchased by a buyer for use by a person not redeemable in cash and usable in its f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1424 Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; commercial laundromats; state fire marshal; additional enforcement
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§1424. Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; commercial laundromats; state fire marshal; additional enforcement A. The owner or operator of a commercial laundromat, as defined by R.S. 47:305.17, shall provide water to all washing machines in the facility and shall maintain a boi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1425 Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; prohibition of certain disclosures by an Internet service provider; penalties
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§1425. Unfair or deceptive acts or practices; prohibition of certain disclosures by an Internet service provider; penalties A. A violation of the Stored Communications Act, Section 2701 et seq., of Title 18 of the United States Code, by a provider of Internet service involving in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1426 Unfair acts or practices
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§1426. Unfair acts or practices A. If a provider of Internet service knows or has reason to know that a subscriber currently resides in Louisiana, the provider shall make available to the subscriber a product or service which enables the subscriber to control a child's use of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1427 Unfair or deceptive trade practices or acts; stolen or misappropriated computer software; violations
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§1427. Unfair or deceptive trade practices or acts; stolen or misappropriated computer software; violations A. It shall be unlawful for a person to develop or manufacture a product, or to develop or supply a service using stolen or misappropriated property, including but not limi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1428 Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; bad faith assertions of patent infringement
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§1428. Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; bad faith assertions of patent infringement A. As used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Demand letter" means a letter, email, or other communication that does either of the f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1429 Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; real estate service agreements for
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§1429. Unfair or deceptive trade practice or act; real estate service agreements for residential property; recordation on immovable title prohibited A. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Real estate broker" or "real estate sale…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:143 Discovery; application for order; notice
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§143. Discovery; application for order; notice The Attorney General or district attorney acting under him, or the governor, before beginning an action under this Part may present to the court a written application for an order directing any person, as the Attorney General or dist…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1431 Definitions
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§1431. Definitions As used in this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Improper means" includes theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach, or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means. (2) "Misappropriati…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1432 Injunctive relief
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§1432. Injunctive relief A. Actual or threatened misappropriation may be enjoined. Upon application to the court, an injunction shall be terminated when the trade secret has ceased to exist, but the injunction may be continued for an additional reasonable period of time in order …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1433 Damages
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§1433. Damages In addition to or in lieu of injunctive relief, a complainant may recover damages for the actual loss caused by misappropriation. A complainant also may recover for the unjust enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing damages…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1434 Attorney's fees
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§1434. Attorney's fees If a claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith, a motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith, or willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party. Added by Act…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1435 Preservation of secrecy
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§1435. Preservation of secrecy In an action under this Chapter, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in camera hearings, sealing the record…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1436 Prescriptive period
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§1436. Prescriptive period An action for misappropriation must be brought within three years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purpose of this Section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1437 Effect on other law
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§1437. Effect on other law A. This Chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary, and other laws of this state pertaining to civil liability for misappropriation of a trade secret. B. This Chapter does not affect: (1) contractual or other civil liability or relief that is no…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1438 Uniformity of application and construction
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§1438. Uniformity of application and construction This Chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Chapter among states enacting it. Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1439 Short title
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§1439. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:144 Discovery; order; production of books, papers, etc
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§144. Discovery; order; production of books, papers, etc. The order for examination shall be signed by the judge making it, and the service of a copy with an endorsement signed by the Attorney General or district attorney that the person named shall appear and be examined at the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1441 Short title
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§1441. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Child Support Collection Protection Act". Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1442 Definitions
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§1442. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Arrears" or "arrearages" means amounts of past due and unpaid monthly support obligations established by a court order issued by any court of this state or another …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1443 Registration
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§1443. Registration Any private child support collection agency providing support enforcement services to an obligee who is a resident of this state or collecting any child support or arrearages from an obligor shall comply with the following: (1) Register with the secretary of s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1444 Contracts between obligees and private child support collection agencies; contents; provisions
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§1444. Contracts between obligees and private child support collection agencies; contents; provisions A. Any contract for the collection of child support between a private child support collection agency and an obligee shall be in writing, in at least ten-point font or the equiva…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1445 Duties of private child support collection agencies
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§1445. Duties of private child support collection agencies A. A private child support collection agency shall comply with all of the following: (1) Enter into a written contract with the obligee, as provided in R.S. 51:1444, before providing support enforcement services. (2) Have…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1446 Provision of support enforcement services by a private child support collection agency; prerequisites
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§1446. Provision of support enforcement services by a private child support collection agency; prerequisites A. Before commencing support enforcement services, a private child support collection agency shall obtain from the obligee all of the following: (1) A certified copy of th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1447 Prohibited acts
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§1447. Prohibited acts A private child support collection agency providing support enforcement services to an obligee in this state or collecting support or arrears from an obligor shall not engage in any act which violates any provision of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1448 Civil penalties
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§1448. Civil penalties A. When a private child support collection agency is found by a court to have violated the provisions of R.S. 51:1443, the court shall award to the state a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars. B. A collection agency found by a court to have vio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:145 Discovery; service; place of examination
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§145. Discovery; service; place of examination The order to appear as a witness under the provisions of R.S. 51:144 shall be served and return made as in the case of subpoenas. The place fixed for the examination shall be that most convenient to the person being investigated, whe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1451 Short Title
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§1451. Short Title This Chapter may be cited as The Service Station Dealers Day in Court Act. Added by Acts 1974, No. 628, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1452 Definitions
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§1452. Definitions As used in this section: (1) The term "refiner" means a person or other legal entity engaged in the refining or importing of petroleum products. (2) The term "retailer" means a person or other legal entity engaged in the retail sale of motor gasoline who operat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1453 Notification required; prohibited conduct
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§1453. Notification required; prohibited conduct A. A refiner or retailer shall not cancel or fail to renew a franchise unless he furnishes notice of intent to the other party. Such notice of intent shall be in writing and sent to such party by certified mail not less than ninety…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1454 Authorization of suits; damages; defenses
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§1454. Authorization of suits; damages; defenses A retailer may bring suit against a refiner and a refiner may bring suit against a retailer where the plaintiff and defendant are parties to a franchise, and the plaintiff may be granted relief in the following respects: (1) Where …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1455 Prescription
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§1455. Prescription No such suit shall be maintained unless commenced within two years after cancellation of, or failure to renew such franchise. Added by Acts 1974, No. 628, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:146 Discovery; incrimination
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§146. Discovery; incrimination The witness shall not refuse to produce books or papers in accordance with the order or to answer any questions in reference to the subject matter of the investigation upon the ground that these acts would tend to incriminate him or subject him to a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:147 Discovery; disclosure prohibited; use of testimony
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§147. Discovery; disclosure prohibited; use of testimony No testimony taken under authority of R.S. 51:143 shall be made public, unless by order of the governor, for the use in proper judicial proceedings. Any person giving unlawful publicity to the testimony shall be in contempt…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:148 Discovery; adjournment of examination
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§148. Discovery; adjournment of examination The officer designated under the authority of R.S. 51:144 may adjourn the examination from time to time, and witnesses shall attend accordingly.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:149 Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody
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§149. Discovery; transcript; governor to have custody The officer designated under the authority of R.S. 51:144 shall cause the testimony to be recorded by competent stenographers. Each witness shall sign his testimony. After the close of the examination, the officer shall certif…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:150 Discovery; contempt
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§150. Discovery; contempt If any witness is properly served with notice to appear and testify, and fails to obey the notice, or refuses to testify or produce books or papers, the attorney general or district attorney may file a statement with the judge, setting out the facts, and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:151 Discovery; costs
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§151. Discovery; costs The judge may order the taxation and payment of costs in the proceedings under authority of R.S. 51:143 against the person examined, or any person connected in any way with the examination. Costs shall be collected in the ordinary way, and an itemized state…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:152 Discovery; appeal
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§152. Discovery; appeal An appeal from an order granted under authority of R.S. 51:143 shall be within five days, and shall be heard and determined within forty days from the time the appeal is lodged, or if the court is in vacation, within forty days after it convenes.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1551 Contract for dance studio lessons and other services defined
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§1551. Contract for dance studio lessons and other services defined As used in this Chapter, "contract for dance studio lessons and other services" means a contract for instruction in ballroom or other types of dancing, and includes lessons and other services, whether given to st…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1552 Written contract required
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§1552. Written contract required Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall be in writing and shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter. A copy of the written contract shall be given to the customer at the time he signs the contract. Added by Acts 1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1553 Limitation on amount and payment period; prohibition against life contract; permissible service period; single contract
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§1553. Limitation on amount and payment period; prohibition against life contract; permissible service period; single contract A. No contract or series of contracts for dance studio lessons and other services shall require payment by the person receiving the lessons and other ser…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1554 Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio
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§1554. Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio A. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall provide that performance of the agreed upon lessons will begin within twelve months from the date the contract …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1555 Prohibition of notes cutting off, as to third parties, buyer's right of action or defense against seller
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§1555. Prohibition of notes cutting off, as to third parties, buyer's right of action or defense against seller No contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall require or entail the execution of any note or series of notes by the buyer which, when separately negotia…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1556 Prohibition against assignment of contract cutting off buyer's right of action or defense against seller; conditions
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§1556. Prohibition against assignment of contract cutting off buyer's right of action or defense against seller; conditions No right of action or defense arising out of a contract for dance studio lessons and other services which the buyer has against the seller, and which would …
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1557 Relief from payment upon death or disability
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§1557. Relief from payment upon death or disability A. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall contain a clause providing that if, by reason of death or disability, the person agreeing to receive lessons and other services is unable to receive all lessons…
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1558 Provisions not exclusive
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§1558. Provisions not exclusive The provisions of this Chapter are not exclusive and do not relieve the parties or the contracts subject thereto from compliance with all other applicable provisions of law. Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1559 Noncomplying contracts void
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§1559. Noncomplying contracts void Any contract for dance studio lessons and other services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this Chapter shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
