The Funeral Rule - Misrepresentations Generally

The Funeral Rule prohibits funeral providers from making misrepresentations about caskets for "direct cremation." A "direct cremation" occurs without any formal viewing of the remains or any visitation or ceremony with the body present.

Air Carrier Access Act

Under the Air Carrier Access Act and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Air Carrier Access Rules, air carriers must make available, if needed, properly trained service personnel who are knowledgeable on how to assist persons with a disability in boarding and exiting. In addition, equipment used for assisting passengers must be kept in good working condition.

The Children's Television Act - Commercial Time Limitations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted rules in connection with the Children's Television Act. The FCC's rules limit the amount of commercial material that may be aired during programming originally produced and aired primarily for an audience of children 12 years old and younger.

An Overview Of Securities Laws In the United States

On the federal level, most aspects of the securities industry are governed by two laws: the Federal Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Furthermore, most states have enacted laws governing the regulation of securities as well.

Deceptive Advertising and the Lanham Act

The Lanham Act is a federal law that permits a business to sue its competitor for deceptive advertising. The Act prohibits false or misleading commercial advertising that misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin of goods, services, or commercial activities.