Description: This Act protects consumers and investors from unfair and deceptive business practices, including in the investment industry.

Scope: It prohibits fraudulent or misleading advertising and business practices, particularly in relation to investment schemes or financial products.

Description: Governs the formation, operation, and governance of corporations in Washington. It provides protections for investors by specifying the rights and responsibilities of corporate officers and shareholders.

Scope: The Act includes provisions about corporate governance, investor protections, and the rights of minority shareholders in corporate decisions.

Description: This Act regulates investment advisers in Washington, ensuring they meet professional standards and act in the best interests of their clients.

Scope: Investment advisers must register with the state, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and provide clear, truthful advice to their clients.

Description: This Act prohibits deceptive and fraudulent business practices, including those involving investments and financial transactions, ensuring that consumers and investors are not misled.

Scope: It applies to a wide range of consumer protection issues, including false advertising, misrepresentation, and fraudulent investment schemes. 

Description: This Act governs the formation and operation of limited liability companies (LLCs) in Illinois, providing a legal framework for businesses and investors.

Scope: It includes guidelines on the formation, management, and dissolution of LLCs, as well as the rights and obligations of members and managers.

Description: This Act regulates business brokers in Illinois, ensuring that individuals involved in business sales and acquisitions comply with state requirements.

Scope: It covers brokers who facilitate the sale of businesses, including securities and other business interests, ensuring protection for both investors and investees.

Description: This Act regulates investment companies that do business in Delaware, ensuring that they operate in a way that protects investors and maintains transparency.

Scope: The Act outlines the requirements for registering and operating investment companies, emphasizing fiduciary duties and the safeguarding of investor capital.

Description: The Delaware Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act governs the formation, operation, and dissolution of LLCs in Delaware. LLCs are commonly used by investors due to their flexibility and tax benefits.

Scope: It provides guidelines on how LLCs are structured, how they operate, and how liabilities are handled, offering significant protections to both managers and members.

Description: This Act governs the formation and operation of business trusts in Delaware, providing a legal structure for companies to engage in business activities while protecting investor interests.

Scope: The Act defines the responsibilities of trustees and the rights of beneficiaries, ensuring transparent and fair business practices within Delaware’s legal framework for business trusts.

Description: This statute regulates investment advisors who provide services to investors in Massachusetts. It mandates registration with the state and outlines fiduciary duties, conduct standards, and disclosure requirements.

Scope: It provides detailed provisions on the regulation of investment advisors, aiming to ensure that they act in the best interest of their clients and maintain full transparency.