Unfair competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices may exist in different business transactions. For instance, unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of the manufacturing, importing, distribution, sale, wholesaling, and franchising of beer, as defined by Florida Statute § 563.022, are declared to be unlawful. Specific acts and conduct used by a defendant may be deemed unfair and are prohibited. For example, any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful agreements or contracts in connection with the sale of beer to beer distributors within the state of Florida is subject to the statutory provisions governing relations between be the distributors and manufacturers and is subject to the jurisdiction of Florida courts for violations of the statutory provisions. Additionally, notwithstanding any agreement, and except as otherwise provided by statute, a manufacturer cannot cause a distributor to resign from an agreement or cancel, terminate, fail to renew, or refuse to continue under an agreement unless the manufacturer has complied with particular conditions including certain notice requirements. However, the statute's provisions do not authorize outsiders to the manufacturer-distributor relationship to sue brewers that exercise contractual rights and refuse to approve sales of distributorships because the statute pertains to the relationships of beer manufacturers and distributors.

A cause of action for unfair competition or deceptive business practices may have many complex issues. Therefore, you should consult with an experienced West Palm Beach unfair or deceptive business practices lawyer. Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.