Most states have consumer protection laws, and courts across the country have debated whether such laws should apply to licensed professionals, including insurance producers.

Although the cases are similar in nature, judges considering these issues have created a complex web of conflicting decisions based on highly subjective and speculative parameters. Let's explore these decisions, the rationales behind them and the defense of these claims.

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