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In Terrorem: California's Unfair Competition Law, Sec. 17200

Understand California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL 17200) addressing unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices.

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In Terrorem: California's Unfair Competition Law, Sec. 17200

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the scope and application of California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and its unique consumer protections.
check_circleAnalyze the three prongs of UCL—unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent practices—and their implications for businesses.
check_circleEvaluate the role of UCL in providing consumer rights and addressing deceptive business practices.
check_circleExamine case studies to understand the “in terrorem” application of UCL against unfair competition.

About This Course

For transactional lawyers and litigators in California, and importantly for those outside the state who may have clients that send goods into commerce that may touch California, this program provides an important overview of California’s famed, and feared, unfair competition law: Business and Professions Code Section 17200.

Experienced litigator Peter Afrasiabi provides an overview of Section 17200, including a discussion of recent California Supreme Court decisions interpreting the law, as well as several key practice pointers to help you avoid the pitfalls and liability traps Section 17200 creates for the unwary.

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New Media Legal Publishing, Inc.
New Media Legal Publishing, Inc.

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New Media Legal Publishing, Inc. is a legal publishing company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops, produces, markets, and distributes innovative legal education content for law firms and companies. For more information about NMLP and its products, please visit  http://www.newmedialegal.com .

Peter  Afrasiabi
Peter Afrasiabi

Founding Partner at One, LLP

Peter Afrasiabi is a founding partner at One LLP and focuses his practice on copyright, patent, trademark, and entertainment litigation. In addition, Peter is a professor and the Director of the Appellate Clinic at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Peter graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

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