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LA Rev Stat § 51:1431 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1431. Definitions

RS 1431 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:  (1) "Improper means" includes theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach, or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means.  (2) "Misappropriation" means:  (a) acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason to know that the trade secret was acquired by improper means; or  (b) disclosure or use of a trade secret of another without express or implied consent by a person who:  (i) used improper means to acquire knowledge of the trade secret; or  (ii) at the time of disclosure or use, knew or had reason to know that his knowledge of the trade secret was:  (aa) derived from or through a person who had utilized improper means to acquire it;  (bb) acquired under circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or  (cc) derived from or through a person who owed a duty to the person seeking relief to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or  (iii) before a material change of his position, knew or had reason to know that it was a trade secret and that knowledge of it had been acquired by accident or mistake.  (3) "Person" means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) "Trade secret" means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process, that:  (a) derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and  (b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1432 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1432. Injunctive relief

RS 1432 - Injunctive relief  A. Actual or threatened misappropriation may be enjoined. Upon application to the court, an injunction shall be terminated when the trade secret has ceased to exist, but the injunction may be continued for an additional reasonable period of time in order to eliminate commercial advantage that otherwise would be derived from the misappropriation.  B. If the court determines that it would be unreasonable to prohibit future use, an injunction may condition future use upon payment of a reasonable royalty for no longer than the period of time the use could have been prohibited.  C. In appropriate circumstances, affirmative acts to protect a trade secret may be compelled by court order.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1433 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1433. Damages

RS 1433 - Damages  In addition to or in lieu of injunctive relief, a complainant may recover damages for the actual loss caused by misappropriation. A complainant also may recover for the unjust enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing damages for actual loss.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1434 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1434. Attorney's fees

RS 1434 - Attorney's fees  If a claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith, a motion to terminate an injunction is made or resisted in bad faith, or willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1435 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1435. Preservation of secrecy

RS 1435 - Preservation of secrecy  In an action under this Chapter, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in camera hearings, sealing the records of the action, and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1436 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1436. Prescriptive period

RS 1436 - Prescriptive period  An action for misappropriation must be brought within three years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purpose of this Section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1437 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1437. Effect on other law

RS 1437 - Effect on other law  A. This Chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary, and other laws of this state pertaining to civil liability for misappropriation of a trade secret.  B. This Chapter does not affect:  (1) contractual or other civil liability or relief that is not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret, or  (2) criminal liability for misappropriation of a trade secret.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1438 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1438. Uniformity of application and construction

RS 1438 - Uniformity of application and construction  This Chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this Chapter among states enacting it.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1439 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1439. Short title

RS 1439 - Short title  This Chapter may be cited as the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 462, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1441 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1441. Short title

RS 1441 - Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Child Support Collection Protection Act". Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1443 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1443. Registration

RS 1443 - Registration Any private child support collection agency providing support enforcement services to an obligee who is a resident of this state or collecting any child support or arrearages from an obligor shall comply with the following: (1) Register with the secretary of state and provide information as requested, including the name of the private child support collection agency, the office address, and the registered agent in this state on whom service of process is to be made. (2) Submit to the state treasurer not later than 4:30 p.m. on the fifth business day after registering with the secretary of state all of the following: (a) A surety bond filed, held, and approved by the state treasurer. The surety bond shall be issued by a surety authorized to do business in this state in the amount of fifty thousand dollars in favor of the state for the benefit of a person damaged by a violation of this Chapter, and conditioned on the private child support collection agency's compliance with this Chapter and the faithful performance of the obligations under the private child support collection agency's agreements with its clients. (b) A deposit of money in the amount of fifty thousand dollars may be made in lieu of the surety bond. The state treasurer shall deposit any amounts received under this Chapter in an insured depository account. Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1446 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1446. Provision of support enforcement services by a private child support collection agency; prerequisites

RS 1446 - Provision of support enforcement services by a private child support collection agency; prerequisites A. Before commencing support enforcement services, a private child support collection agency shall obtain from the obligee all of the following: (1) A certified copy of the order of support. (2) A statement executed by the obligee under oath containing the arrears balance and the dates during which the arrears balance accrued. (3) Any judgments in existence at the time the contract is signed by the obligee setting the arrears owed. (4) A statement executed by the obligee under oath stating that the obligee is not receiving FITAP for, or on behalf of, himself or another individual. B. In addition to Subsection A of this Section, before commencing support enforcement services, the collection agency shall send the obligor a written notice no later than five days after the obligee and collection agency sign a contract. The notice shall include all of the following: (1) The name of the obligee. (2) A statement of the amount of the child support arrears, including any associated interest, late payment fee, or other charge authorized by law, and the current child support owed by the obligor. (3) A statement that the collection agency assumes that the obligor owes child support or arrears to the obligee and that the amounts owed as described in the statement are correct, unless the obligor disputes the existence or amount of the child support obligation within thirty days after receipt of the notice. (4) A statement that if the obligor provides written notice to the collection agency within the time period provided in Paragraph (3) of this Subsection, disputing the existence or amount of the child support obligation or arrears, the collection agency shall cease efforts to collect the support until it obtains and mails to the obligor written verification of the existence or amount of the obligation. (5) A statement that the arrears balance reflected does not include any amounts owed to the department or any other state agency administering a state plan approved under Title IV-D of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended. C. A statement in accordance with Paragraph (B)(4) of this Section shall not affect the enforceability of a valid income-withholding order or assignment issued by the department or any other state agency administering a state plan approved under Title IV-D of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended. D. The failure of an obligor to dispute the amount or existence of child support or arrears shall not be construed as an admission of liability by the obligor. Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1447 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1447. Prohibited acts

RS 1447 - Prohibited acts A private child support collection agency providing support enforcement services to an obligee in this state or collecting support or arrears from an obligor shall not engage in any act which violates any provision of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq., or the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 42 et seq. Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1448 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1448. Civil penalties

RS 1448 - Civil penalties A. When a private child support collection agency is found by a court to have violated the provisions of R.S. 51:1443, the court shall award to the state a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars. B. A collection agency found by a court to have violated any of the provisions of R.S. 51:1444 through 1447 shall be ordered to pay to the plaintiff a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars per violation and reasonable attorney fees, expenses, and court costs. C. The civil penalties provided in this Section shall be cumulative to each other and any other provision of law. Acts 2010, No. 872, §2, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1451 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1451. Short Title

RS 1451 - Short Title  This Chapter may be cited as The Service Station Dealers Day in Court Act.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 628, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1454 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1454. Authorization of suits; damages; defenses

RS 1454 - Authorization of suits; damages; defenses  A retailer may bring suit against a refiner and a refiner may bring suit against a retailer where the plaintiff and defendant are parties to a franchise, and the plaintiff may be granted relief in the following respects:  (1) Where the court finds cancellation of a franchise in violation of this Chapter, specific performance or injunctive relief may be granted, or in the alternative, the actual damages sustained by plaintiff including ascertainable loss of goodwill as a result of plaintiff's franchise being cancelled.  (2) Where the court finds plaintiff's franchise was cancelled for one of the reasons permitted under R.S. 51:1453B, plaintiff shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the price previously paid by plaintiff to defendant for resalable tires, batteries, accessories, branded products, and equipment previously purchased by the plaintiff from the defendant, less reasonable allowance for depreciation with respect to equipment previously purchased, all of which shall be returned to, and become the property of, the defendant.  (3) In the case of nonrenewal of a franchise, plaintiff shall be entitled to the recovery allowed in Subparagraph (2) of this section. A retailer may also recover for ascertainable loss of goodwill where a refiner within one year from the date of such nonrenewal reopens the subject outlet as a direct-operated outlet, or within one year after such nonrenewal, refiner closes subject outlet and opens a direct-operated outlet within one-half mile of the location of the subject outlet, which direct-operated outlet would have directly competed with subject outlet if it had remained in business; provided that if the refiner had cause to cancel the franchise for one of the reasons permitted under R.S. 51:1453B, the retailer shall not be entitled to recover for goodwill; and provided further that if the refiner and retailer mutually agree to relocate the retailer in another outlet, said retailer shall not be entitled to recover goodwill.  In the event the plaintiff establishes recoverable damages, the refiner or retailer as defendant shall have the right to offset those damages against any existing indebtedness owed to him by the plaintiff.  If the court finds that any violation or cancellation hereunder was not done in good faith, the court may award reasonable attorney fees, provided however that any defendant shall not be barred from asserting in defense of any such allegation the failure of the plaintiff to act in good faith.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 628, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1455 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1455. Prescription

RS 1455 - Prescription  No such suit shall be maintained unless commenced within two years after cancellation of, or failure to renew such franchise.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 628, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1500 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1500. §§1500 to 1512 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 820, §1.

RS 1500 - §§1500 to 1512 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 820, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1551 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1551. Contract for dance studio lessons and other services defined

RS 1551 - Contract for dance studio lessons and other services defined  As used in this Chapter, "contract for dance studio lessons and other services" means a contract for instruction in ballroom or other types of dancing, and includes lessons and other services, whether given to students individually or in groups. This Chapter does not include contracts for professional services rendered or furnished by a person licensed under the provisions of R.S. 17:3141.1 et seq. governing the operations of proprietary schools.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1552 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1552. Written contract required

RS 1552 - Written contract required  Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall be in writing and shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter. A copy of the written contract shall be given to the customer at the time he signs the contract.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1553 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1553. Limitation on amount and payment period; prohibition against life contract; permissible service period; single contract

RS 1553 - Limitation on amount and payment period; prohibition against life contract; permissible service period; single contract  A. No contract or series of contracts for dance studio lessons and other services shall require payment by the person receiving the lessons and other services or the use of the facilities of a total amount in excess of one hundred private hours or five thousand dollars, whichever is less.  B. No contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall require payments or financing by the buyer over a period in excess of two years from the date the contract is entered into, nor shall the term of any such contract be measured by the life of the buyer. However, the lessons and other services to be rendered to the buyer under the contract may extend over a period not to exceed seven years from the date the contract is entered into.  C. All contracts for dance studio lessons and other services which may be in effect between the same seller and the same buyer, the terms of which overlap for any period, shall be considered as one contract for the purposes of this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1554 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1554. Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio

RS 1554 - Performance of contract; cancellation and refund; statement of hourly rate and bond of studio  A. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall provide that performance of the agreed upon lessons will begin within twelve months from the date the contract is entered into.  B. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall further provide that such contract may be rescinded within three days after receipt of the contract by the customer by written notice to the other party at the address specified in the contract, and all monies paid pursuant to such contract shall be refunded within ten days of receipt of the notice of rescission, subject to payment by the customer for dance studio lessons or other services received prior to rescission.  C. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall contain a written statement of the hourly rate charged for each type of lessons for which the student has contracted. If the contract includes dance studio lessons which are sold at different per hour rates, the contract shall contain separate hourly rates for each different type of lessons sold. All other services for which the student has contracted which are not capable of a per hour charge shall be set forth in writing in specific terms. Such statement shall be contained in the dance studio contract before the contract is signed by the buyer.  D. Every dance studio subject to the provisions of R.S. 51:1564 through R.S. 51:1566, inclusive, shall include in every contract for dance studio lessons or other services a statement that the studio is bonded and that information concerning the bond may be obtained by writing to the office of the state treasurer. If the studio has elected to make a cash deposit in lieu of procuring a bond, the contract shall contain a description of the cash deposit.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1555 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1555. Prohibition of notes cutting off, as to third parties, buyer's right of action or defense against seller

RS 1555 - Prohibition of notes cutting off, as to third parties, buyer's right of action or defense against seller  No contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall require or entail the execution of any note or series of notes by the buyer which, when separately negotiated, will cut off as to third parties any right of action or defense which the buyer may have against the seller.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1556 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1556. Prohibition against assignment of contract cutting off buyer's right of action or defense against seller; conditions

RS 1556 - Prohibition against assignment of contract cutting off buyer's right of action or defense against seller; conditions  No right of action or defense arising out of a contract for dance studio lessons and other services which the buyer has against the seller, and which would be cut off by assignment, shall be cut off by assignment of the contract to any third party whether or not he acquires the contract in good faith and for value unless the assignee gives notice of the assignment to the buyer as provided in this Section and, within thirty days of the mailing of notice, receives no written notice of the facts giving rise to the claim or defense of the buyer. A notice of assignment shall be in writing addressed to the buyer at the address shown on the contract and shall identify the contract and inform the buyer that he shall, within thirty days of the date of mailing of the notice, notify the assignee in writing of any facts giving rise to a claim or defense which he may have. The notice of assignment shall state the name of the seller and buyer, a description of the lessons and other services, the contract balance, and the number and amount of the installments.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1557 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1557. Relief from payment upon death or disability

RS 1557 - Relief from payment upon death or disability  A. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall contain a clause providing that if, by reason of death or disability, the person agreeing to receive lessons and other services is unable to receive all lessons and other services for which he has contracted, he and his estate shall be relieved from the obligation of making payment for lessons and other services other than those received prior to death or the onset of disability, and that if he has prepaid any sum for lessons and other services so much of such sum as is allocable to lessons and other services he has not taken shall be promptly refunded to him or his representative.  B. Notwithstanding the provisions of any contract to the contrary, whenever the contract price is payable in installments and the buyer is relieved from making further payments or entitled to a refund under this Section, the buyer shall be entitled to receive a refund or refund credit of so much of the cash price as is allocable to the lessons or other services not actually received by the buyer. The refund of the finance charge shall be computed according to the "sum of the balances method," also known as the "Rule of 78".  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1558 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1558. Provisions not exclusive

RS 1558 - Provisions not exclusive  The provisions of this Chapter are not exclusive and do not relieve the parties or the contracts subject thereto from compliance with all other applicable provisions of law.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 51:1559 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 51 - Trade and Commerce|§1559. Noncomplying contracts void

RS 1559 - Noncomplying contracts void  Any contract for dance studio lessons and other services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this Chapter shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 533, §1.