CCH LAUNCHES "STATE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES LAW".

CCH, Inc. (Riverwoods, IL) has begun the publication of State Unfair Trade Practices Law, a looseleaf guide that is updated with a monthly newsletter. It includes coverage of state unfair trade practices laws (SUTP) in all 50 states and an annual subscription to the publication costs $595.

The new publication includes the full text of all state laws, state-by-state summaries and full-text court decisions, as well as explanations and analysis. Editorial covers: types of SUTPs; elements of a violation; applicability and exceptions; activities subject to special rules; standing to sue, class actions and statute of limitations; and, remedies.

Each state summary contains analysis on the following issues: substantive statutory prohibition; scope of statute; prohibited activities; exemptions and defenses; federal precedent; jurisdiction; mediation; settlement requirements; statute of limitations; private rights and remedies; public rights and remedies; and, administrative rules.

The newsletter includes text of new and amended laws, recent court decisions, a list of pending legislation and information on related legal and administrative changes and developments. CCH said the publication is being targeted to attorneys who specialize in consumer, unfair trade or deceptive practices law. CCH also produces Trade Regulation Reports, an information service that covers antitrust and trade regulation issues.