How to Effectively Search the CFPB’s Consumer Complaint Database
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal government agency, collects consumer complaints about credit cards, mortgages, bank accounts, student loans, consumer loans, credit reporting, money transfers, debt collection, and other financial problems. Each week it sends about 50,000 complaints about these financial products and services to companies for response. After companies respond, either confirming…
What to Do with Solar Panels in Bankruptcy
More and more there are bankruptcies of solar panel installers. Also, there are increasing numbers of individuals who want to get rid of their solar panels through the bankruptcy process. This webinar will address both sides of the issue. This webinar will be helpful for practitioners who are navigating a consumer dealing with bankruptcy filed…
Fighting against Fraudulent Practices in Reverse Mortgage Servicing
Some mortgage companies exploit seniors through deceptive reverse mortgage practices, including improper charges or payments related to tax payments, homeowners’ insurance and occupancy certifications. This webinar will explore potential breaches of contract and violations of state and federal consumer protection laws, offering valuable insights to address these injustices. By attending, you’ll gain knowledge of how…
You Won Your Case, Now What: Collecting Consumer Judgements
Sometimes consumer advocates win a case, but the defendant doesn’t pay. As a community, we need to do a better job of collecting our clients’ judgments. Not every judgment is collectible, but after this webinar, you will be able to identify which ones to pursue. This webinar is an introduction to the basic tools and…
Bankruptcy may be the Best Choice for Student Loan Relief Post Election
Have you been wondering how the new ED guidelines for discharging federal student loan debt in bankruptcy may help in your practice? This webinar will explore potential relief for student loan debt in the next administration. Please note that there will be a 30-minute online conversation following the webinar for those who want to stay…
Introduction to Consumer Law Package
Webinars - Spotting FCRA Violations by Reviewing Your Client's Credit Reports - Developing an Auto Practice Part: Issue Spotting Auto Claims - Debt Defense - Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 101 - Loss Mitigation 101 - RESPA 101: Drafting Effective Requests for Information and Notices of Error - Introduction to Student Loan Cases - To…
Consumer Protection Issues in Real Estate After the National Association of Realtors Settlement
Real estate brokers have enjoyed decades of freedom from regulation and accountability, resulting in commission levels about twice that of comparable nations. The NAR settlement exposed the underlying anti-competitive practices, but the industry is adapting its model to maintain inflated commissions. This webinar will discuss opportunities available to consumer protection attorneys-- whether representing individual consumers…
Preparing for Trial and Drafting the Pretrial Documents- What You Need to Know and Do
You have defeated the motion for summary judgment and the case is set for trial. Now what do you do? Two experienced NACA trial attorneys will let you know the ins and outs of the myriad documents and motions you have to prepare, and overcoming pretrial obstacles, so your trial will be successful. This webinar…
Mastering RFIs and NOEs: Essential RESPA Tools for Protecting Homeowners in Times of Job Loss
As more federal workers lose their jobs, the number of loan modifications and foreclosures is expected to increase during this challenging period of job transition. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) has established itself as the most effective tool that any consumer practitioner can use when dealing with mortgage servicers. Requests for Information (RFIs) and…
Beginner’s Guide to Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Statutes in Auto Cases
Almost every state has an Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Statutes (UDAP) consumer protection statute modeled after the one developed by the Federal Trade Commissions. These statutes are generally uniform across the country but with important differences unique to each state. Bringing a UDAP claim is an excellent starting point for consumer cases. Drawing…
Basics of Evaluating FDCPA Claims
Total consumer debt is at an all-time high. American households hold $18.036 trillion of debt, averaging $105,056 per family. With a jobless rate of four percent, a good percentage of that debt is being pursued in collections. While some debt collectors comply with the state and federal debt collection laws, many do not. This session…
Student Loans in the Eye of the Storm: What Attorneys Need to Know Now
Not a day passes with this new administration where we don’t wonder what is going on with student loans. Combine that with the National SAVE lawsuit in the 8th circuit, and you have what appears to be a perfect storm. What payment plans are valid? Is forgiveness still on the table? And what about this…
Identifying Furnisher Claims
Furnishers of information to the credit bureaus play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of credit reporting. Furnishers also have important responsibilities in investigating consumers’ disputes of inaccurate credit report information. Identifying claims against furnishers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, however, is not as straightforward as identifying claims against the credit…
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