The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Following is the case brief for Granholm v. Heald, 540 U.S. 460 (2005) Case Summary of Granholm v. Heald: Michigan and New York allowed in-state wineries to ship directly to consumers, but limited out-of-state wineries from doing the same. Separate lawsuits against both States were instituted. On appeal, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Michigan law, but the […]
Read moreA general contractor is the main contractor on a construction project. His responsibility is to ensure that the project is completed according to the client’s specifications, as well as in compliance with the law. Construction contractors often hire subcontractors in order to get the work done effectively and on time. Projects can include everything from the construction of a new […]
Read morePuffery is a form of advertising in which a product or service is praised as being superior to all others like it, without any evidence to back up the claim. This is done for the sole purpose of attracting buyers that might not otherwise give the produce or service any attention. Puffery can normally be found in advertising or promotional […]
Read moreThe term command economy refers to an economy in which the government dictates the production, supply, and prices of goods and services. In a command economy, the state owns and controls all resources, rather than allowing public supply and demand to influence the nation’s economy. The former Soviet Union and North Korea are two command economy examples, which are considered […]
Read moreA lemon law is a civil law term that refers to a law that protects consumers when they purchase a vehicle or other item that fails to function as it should. Lemon laws provide people with a remedy if they purchase certain items that do not meet standards of performance expected of such an item. While technically, the term lemon […]
Read moreAs a legal term, false advertising refers to any published claim or advertising material that gives consumers an incorrect understanding or belief about a product or service being offered. False advertising, also referred to as “deceptive advertising,” is illegal according to both state and federal laws, even if the misleading advertising was made by mistake. To explore this concept, consider […]
Read moreA class action lawsuit is a civil legal action in which one or more individuals sue a person or entity on behalf of a larger group or class of people. Class action lawsuits are commonly used to address situations in which a large number of individuals have been injured or wronged by the defendant in the same manner. For example, […]
Read moreThe Safe Drinking Water Act (the “SDWA”) was put into effect in order to protect the quality of drinking water for people living in the United States. The Act comes from the Environmental Protection Agency’s responsibility to set safe drinking water standards for all states and water supplies. As a result, the Safe Drinking Water Act applies to every one […]
Read moreWhen consumers decide what products to buy, and where to buy them, it is with an expectation that the prices are based on supply and demand, as well as the need for retailers or service providers to compete in an open market for their business. When competitors in any market, whether retailers or providers of essential services, come together to […]
Read moreThe Robinson-Patman Act of 1936, also referred to as the “Anti-Price Discrimination Act,” is a part of United States federal law that prohibits producers of products from participating in anticompetitive practices. The act specifically limits price discrimination and it is an amendment to the Clayton Antitrust Act, which was the first law of its kinds to prevent unfair price discrimination. […]
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