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West Virginia Business Laws
Welcome to FindLaw’s section on the business laws of West Virginia, covering a variety of legal topics important to businesses and consumers.
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So much of our lives involves interactions with businesses, even when we don’t notice it. We buy food from businesses, drive cars built by businesses, and probably work for a business — which is why states have enacted certain restrictions and regulations. In this section, you’ll learn about the state’s law prohibiting certain deceptive business practices, such as false advertising; antitrust laws intended to protect consumers by encouraging competition; and much more. Click on a link below to learn more about West Virginia’s business laws.
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West Virginia Antitrust Laws
Summary of West Virginia’s antitrust law, which protects consumers by preventing mergers and other such combinations that are intended to eliminate competition.
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West Virginia Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes Law
Basics of West Virginia’s criminal law prohibiting pyramid schemes and Ponzi schemes, crimes that involve fraud and using new investments to pay early investors.
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West Virginia Deceptive Trade Practices Law
Overview of West Virginia’s law prohibiting businesses from engaging in certain deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising and tampering with an odometer.
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West Virginia Telemarketing Fraud Laws
General overview of West Virginia’s law prohibiting the act of telemarketing fraud, which involves the use of cold-calling to make false or misleading pitches.
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