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I am not sure whether it is a violation of the Fair Trade Act… A business partner is being pressured to cut off dealings with us

We are a small and medium-sized enterprise, and there is a competitor in the same industry. I heard that they pressured our main business partner to cut off dealings, saying something like "if you keep doing business with them, we will reduce our volume." Our business partner is also anxious...;; In a case like this, could it constitute a violation of the Fair Trade Act?

I have been reported to the Fair Trade Commission. Is there anything I can prepare in advance before the investigation?

I run a small and medium-sized manufacturing company. Recently, perhaps because discount conditions similar to a competitor's became an issue, someone is said to have filed a report with the Fair Trade Commission. There has been no investigation or official document yet, but I am worried about being disadvantaged later. After a report is filed with the Fair Trade Commission, is there anything I can prepare in the stage before a formal investigation?

What kind of response is needed during a Fair Trade Commission investigation?

I run a company that supplies food ingredients. Recently, after price-related discussions took place with a competitor, I heard that someone appears to have requested a Fair Trade Commission investigation. There is no official notice yet, but I am curious about the procedure a Fair Trade Commission investigation follows once it begins and what response is needed.

I was asked to sell only a specific product on the condition of advertising cost support; does this constitute a fair trade violation?

We are an online distribution company that sells electronic products. Recently, we received a request from a supplier to focus on selling only a specific product in exchange for their supporting our advertising costs. It feels like conditional support and is burdensome, and I am curious whether such conduct could constitute a fair trade violation. The supplier says it is merely marketing support, but might it not become a problem?

I am curious about the representative types of unfair trading.

Recently, in the course of stock trading, I encountered circumstances that appear to be unfair trading, but it is difficult to judge whether it exactly constitutes such a matter, so I am making an inquiry. It is difficult to write down the specific details.. It would be helpful if you could briefly explain just the representative types of unfair trading, such as the use of undisclosed information or market manipulation. If there is an attorney in the field related to unfair trading, I would appreciate your advice.

In what cases is one punished for an act of unfair competition?

I run a facial mask sheet manufacturing business. I have heard that cases of punishment for acts of unfair competition often occur across the industry, but I am not sure exactly what conduct is subject to punishment. Could you explain the representative types and examples of what may constitute an act of unfair competition?

Is there anyone who can help me draft a franchise agreement?

The store I run has gained popularity by word of mouth, so I intend to turn it into a franchise. Since I have been doing everything alone from start to finish, I am worried about whether there might be legal problems.. What content should be included in the franchise agreement that is drawn up when concluding contracts with franchisees?

I am under investigation for a violation of the Fair Trade Act. What should I do?

We are a small and medium-sized distribution company, and we are under investigation by the Fair Trade Commission on suspicion of a violation of the Fair Trade Act on the ground that we supplied goods at a lowered price during the contract process with a client. We merely accommodated the client's request, yet we are being suspected of an unfair trade practice, which is bewildering. We have currently received an official letter requesting cooperation with the investigation, and we are worried about how the procedure will proceed and whether it could even lead to criminal punishment.

How can a franchise dispute be resolved?

I signed a contract with the head office of a tteokbokki franchise and am operating a franchise store. However, there are many aspects that differ greatly from what was initially discussed. The head office also keeps trying to raise the cost of raw materials. I have continually requested corrections, but they are not being accepted. How would it be best to resolve this kind of franchise dispute?