| |   |  | | California's Unfair Practices Act, Business and Professions Code §17200 is correctly named since it is just that -- unfair. This statute, which was intended as a remedy for "unfair competition" now threatens all companies doing business in California or employing California citizens. The Statute has draconian remedies requiring disgorgement of profits obtained via the allegedly unfair practice and payment of attorney's fees. | |  |  | |  | One of HB&B's most recent - and ongoing - regulatory efforts has focused on helping the National Paint & Coatings Association respond to a rulemaking proceeding before the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) involving air pollution claimed to be caused by paint emissions. | | | | |
