Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Practices (UDAP)

Every state has a consumer protection statute broadly prohibiting deceptive practices. Many also prohibit unfair or unconscionable practices, and a few prohibit abusive practices. These UDAP statutes are consumers’ main protection against unscrupulous businesses and can provide victimized consumers with effective relief. NCLC works to preserve, strengthen, and enforce these important laws.

A 50-State Evaluation of Unfair and Deceptive Practices Laws

Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices (UDAP) laws should be the backbone of consumer protection in every state. Yet in many states these statutes fall far short.

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Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices

NCLC’s treatise for over 40 years has been the definitive treatise on UDAP statutes for use in all 50 states. Subscribe now for instant access to the complete text and bonus material.

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