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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.152 – Prohibited Acts The following acts are prohibited under Occupations Code, Chapter 2051, and this chapter. The associated penalties shown are examples only for first violations of possible penalties per violation that may be increased or decreased based on the factors listed in § RSA 78.151(a) of this chapter…
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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.151 – Administrative Penalties (a) If the Secretary of State determines that a violation of Occupations Code, Chapter 2051, or this chapter has occurred and an administrative penalty is to be assessed, the following factors shall be considered by the Secretary of State in calculating the amount of the penalty:…
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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.103 – Contract Form (a) The Secretary of State approves a contract form that meets the requirements of Occupations Code, Chapter 2051, including §2051.203 and §2051.204. To the extent practicable, the form for an agent contract or financial services contract must conform to the contract form approved by the national…
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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.102 – Time of Filing Contract An athlete agent or financial services contract is deemed filed when it is properly addressed and placed in the United States Post Office or in the hands of a common or contract carrier or successfully transmitted by fax or by e-mail. The post office…
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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.101 – Filing Required Each registered athlete agent shall file with the Secretary of State a copy of each agent contract and/or financial services contract entered into with an athlete by the athlete agent no later than the tenth day after the date the contract is signed by the athlete.…
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Part II: Constitutional Issues Bedeviling the ARCON Act 2022 Building on my previous article, this sequel examines three additional constitutional conflicts within the ARCON Act, highlighting the extent of its legal overreach. ARCON Act Vs Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution Part III of the ARCON Act starting from section 8 to section 9 empowers the council to regulate and control advertising, advertisements and marketing communications in all its aspects and ramifications directed at or exposed to the Nigerian market.[2] However, it is a trite principle of Law that the federal government can only legislate on matters contained in the Exclusive and Concurrent lists only. In those two lists, nowhere was advertising ever mentioned, save in Item 1(K)(I) of…
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Understanding consumer protection laws is crucial for anyone who wants to feel secure in their buying decisions. These laws are designed to safeguard your rights, enabling you to navigate the marketplace confidently. Whether dealing with shiny new gadgets, everyday essentials, or a new car, knowing that you have access to a Rhode Island lemon law…
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Ex-parte Rulings on Well-known Trademarks: Ensuring Fairness in an Unopposed Arena A trademark serves as the identity of goods and their source, while also representing an assurance of quality. A well-known trademark is defined under Section 2(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, as a mark that, due to its substantial recognition among the public…
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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.53 – Maintenance of Bond (a) A bond filed under Occupations Code, Chapter 2051, and this chapter must be maintained for the duration of the registration term plus not less than two years after the later of: (1) the date that the athlete agent ceases to provide financial services to…
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1 Texas Administrative Code § 78.52 – Affidavit in Lieu of Financial Service Bond (a) As a condition of registration, an athlete agent who does not intend to enter into financial services contracts with athletes and chooses not to obtain the financial services bond required by Occupations Code, § RSA 2051.151(a-1), and §RSA 78.51(b) of…