But they do provide "the instrument for others to become involved in deceptive practices."

This has given the commission an opportunity to speak out on deceptive practices in the energy industry.

He said the agency could thus look into lawyers who engage in a "pattern of deceptive practices."

Earlier this summer, the company agreed to pay a fine of $35 million for deceptive practices.

This month the agency announced a wide attack on these deceptive practices.

Consumers can protect themselves against some deceptive practices by becoming more familiar with fish species, but that is not easy.

The complaint expanded charges of deceptive practices brought against the company last year.

The company has been sued by four states for deceptive practices.

The bill would also allow individuals to go to court to stop deceptive practices while they are happening.

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