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State law promulgated so as to allow manufacturers to set minimum prices for which their products could be sold for on the open market. Many states have repealed these fair trade laws. … [Read more...] about FAIR TRADE LAWS

An opinion statement which is typically offensive to others or may be absurd but which is protected free speech. For example, speech denigrating the appearance of a famous actress which may be inaccurate to most and potentially harmful but without true malicious intent and desire to harm. … [Read more...] about FAIR COMMENT

When a party receives a fair trial before an impartial judge and jury. … [Read more...] about FAIR TRIAL

Also known as the FCBA, this federal law provides a creditor with rights of correction to credit card statement errors. You must notify the credit card company of the error within 60 days of the mailing of the bill and then the company must correct the mistake or acknowledge your correspondence within 30 days. After this period they must correct the error within 90 days or … [Read more...] about FAIR CREDIT BILLING ACT

An exception to copyright law which provides for limited usage without being liable for copyright infringement. … [Read more...] about FAIR USE