In La. R.S. 23:921, Louisiana law states every contract or agreement or provision thereof by which anyone is restrained from exercising a lawful profession, trade, or business, of any kind, except as set forth in this Section shall be null and void. It is the Legislature’s way of making the general statement that the state of Louisiana wants people working.
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To Floss or Not to Floss: Mouthwash Ad Campaign Raises Lanham Act Issues
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Posted in Business and Corporate, Intellectual Property
The Lanham Act was passed in 1946 pursuant to Congress’ power to regulate commerce. Section 43 of the Act prohibits false and misleading advertising, stating that “any person who uses in commerce any false or misleading description of fact, or false or misleading representation of fact, which . . . in commercial advertising or promotion, misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin of his or her or another person’s goods, services, or commercial activities, shall be liable in a civil action by any person who believes that he or she is likely to be damaged by such an act.” This section of the Act was at the center of a recent Listerine ad campaign.
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Commercial Litigation: Seven Practical Tips
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Posted in Business Litigation
Business executives who face commercial lawsuits as plaintiffs or defendants understand the effect litigation has on a business. The following article addresses seven important issues that savvy business owners should be aware of – in the boardroom and in the courtroom – when it comes to commercial litigation.
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