The “Passive” Debt Buyer Issue
If you are suing debt buyers under the FDCPA, you need to understand the recent Circuit Court of Appeals decisions on whether these entities are debt collectors. Debt buyers are pushing the “passive” debt buyer argument through our courts to further restrict the FDCPA’s application and chip away at its already limited coverage. This webinar…
Background Screening CRAs: How to Effectively Conduct Discovery and Attack the Reasonableness of the CRAs’ Criminal Record Matching Procedures
While more than 20 million U.S. jobs were wiped out in April 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, the unemployment rate has begun to fall in recent months as the economy begins to reopen. This means millions of Americans will be applying for jobs and undergoing employment background checks. Employment and tenant screening CRAs routinely mismatch…
Understanding the Metro 2 Reporting Format
If you are litigating FCRA cases involving the Big Three nationwide CRAs (Equifax/Experian/TransUnion) or furnishers to those CRAs, you need to understand the Metro 2 Reporting format. This is standardized format that furnishers use to report data to the Big Three. This webinar will provide an overview of the format for FCRA practitioners at the…
Protecting Latino Consumers: Information from the FTC
Learn about the latest scams and consumer issues affecting Latino consumers. FTC staff will share strategies to protect Latino consumers, information on scams affecting Spanish-speaking communities, ways to report problems to the FTC, and resources available from the FTC in English and Spanish. What You Will Learn What are the top scams and consumer issues…
Nuts and Bolts of Landlord Tenant Litigation
The COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to dramatically increase the number of tenants being evicted from their homes. Because most states ban arbitration clauses in residential leases and also provide for fee-shifting, this area of consumer law provides a unique opportunity to grow your practice and do a lot of good. This is a beginner-level webinar,…
Modern Marketing for the Consumer Rights Lawyer: Using Podcasts, Videos and More
Finding the right clients is a challenge for all law firms and can be exceedingly difficult for consumer rights lawyers, because potential clients don’t often know they have a case or that fee shifting may allow representation to be obtained at no cost. During the COVID era, this is even more challenging—as we are relying…
Fixing the Attorney Tax Fee Problem: Practical, Litigation, and Legislative Strategies
One of NACA's top priorities continues to be changing the tax law so that consumer law attorneys’ fees are not taxable to your clients. We are always exploring new and practical ways to avoid this problem and continue our efforts to find a permanent solution through litigation and/or legislation. To that end, NACA has recently…
What to Ask When You Don’t Know: 30(b)(6) Depositions of Debt Buyers
The deposition of a debt collector is critical to an FDCPA case. It is difficult, if not impossible, to survive summary judgment without it, as most debt collectors refuse to provide any meaningful discovery otherwise. They also typically hide behind frivolous affirmative defenses and ludicrous denials of obvious truths. At best, they just plead ignorance…
Defending Debtors with NCSLT and SLS Student Loans
Collection of private student loans by third-party entities has swelled in the last five years. This webinar will cover some of the strategies used to defend student loan borrowers in lawsuits brought by one of the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (NCSLT) or Student Loan Solutions (SLS). The webinar is geared primarily towards attorneys seeing…
FDCPA & FCRA Claims after Bankruptcy
Consumer bankruptcy filings have seen a precipitous decline due to the COVID-19 crisis with chapter 13 filings down 42 percent year-over year. That is precisely why consumer attorneys need to assure their current clients' receive the "Fresh Start" guaranteed by the bankruptcy code by helping their clients remedy unfair debt collection activity post discharge. This webinar is geared toward beginner…
The Tactical Deployment of Regulation X: Loss Mitigation in Judicial, Quasi-Judicial, and Non-judicial States
The upcoming expiration of the CARES Act moratorium on foreclosure sales and the anticipated volume of delinquent borrowers seeking mortgage assistance will present significant new challenges that consumer foreclosure lawyers must start preparing for now. This is an advanced seminar that presumes attendees have significant litigation experience in wrongful foreclosure and federal regulation under RESPA’s…
ECOA Cases as Companions to FCRA Cases
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) practitioners are likely familiar with the frustrations of trying to ascertain FCRA damages without solid Adverse Action Notices. Violations of Adverse Action Notice requirements are rampant. This webinar will address how the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) can be used to hold creditors accountable for vague, incorrect, or altogether missing…
Introduction to Student Loan Cases
Student loans are not going away, despite what you might want, hear on social media, or advocate for. The CARES Act, which protects only a portion of student loans, will expire this fall. Too many people know too little about handling student loans. We’re going to change that. What You Will Learn What the key…
Documents in an Auto Fraud Case
What You Will Learn What documents you need to litigate your auto fraud cases Speakers Mark Aschermann is an attorney in Austin, TX, who has been Board Certified in Commercial and Consumer Law in Texas since 1995. Mr. Aschermann is a solo practitioner representing consumers in a wide variety of matters but especially lemon law,…
The Wheels: Screening for Auto Fraud-Related Claims and Defenses
The Wheels: Screening for Auto Fraud-Related Claims and Defenses
The Deals: Screening for Auto Fraud Financing Violations
What You Will Learn How to spot common auto fraud claims associated with the vehicle financing, including predatory lending and TILA Speakers Nicholas Mattison is a partner in the firm Feferman, Warren & Mattison. He practices exclusively on behalf of consumers in individual and class action cases. He has litigated numerous TILA cases, including multiple…
Consultations, Client Expectations, and Case Management in Auto Fraud Cases-Tips for Beginners
Auto Fraud scenarios are widespread, yet many attorneys reject these potential cases. Arbitration clauses and low reported damage awards have made it harder for consumer law practitioners to run a sustainable auto fraud practice. What You Will Learn Valuable tips for economically pursing your first auto fraud cases while generating new business, keeping your clients happy,…
Common Dealer Defenses and How to Beat Them
What You Will Learn Become familiar with common dealer defenses, including As Is, client participating in the fraud, and vehicle-usage arguments Speakers Dan Blinn is the Managing Attorney of Consumer Law Group in Rocky Hill, CT. His practice is focused on representing consumers in claims involving auto dealer fraud, auto warranties, and auto financing in…
Best Practices in Auto Fraud Trials and Arbitration
What You Will Learn Gain insight from your peers on their recent auto trials and arbitration hearings Speakers Andy Milz is a trial lawyer at Flitter Milz, PC (PA, NJ, NY offices). He tries consumer fraud cases against corporate bad actors and has obtained actual and punitive damage jury verdicts for victimized consumers. Andy has…
Discovery in Auto Cases
Learn what information you can get from dealer-management systems and third parties Speakers Known nationwide as a leading Lemon Law attorney, Ronald L. Burdge has represented thousands of consumers in “lemon” vehicle lawsuits and actively co-counsels and coaches other consumer law attorneys on how to win their cases. For over eighteen years, founder Christine A.…
Public-Private Partnering in Auto Fraud Cases
What You Will Learn Learn how private and public attorneys can work together on auto cases • Determine how to handle attorney fees • Drafting effective fee petitions and retainer agreements • Developing efficient systems to handle the intake of auto fraud cases • Identifying clients and cases • Networking in the era of COVID…
Find FCRA Cases within Your Current Client Pool and Spot FCRA Violations
Spot common FCRA violations that are occurring to your current clients Speakers James Brady is a Supervisory Attorney in the Consumer Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago. Mr. Brady began his legal career as a staff attorney with Legal Aid Chicago in 1991. Mr. Brady’s practice focuses on bankruptcy, homeownership, and consumer fraud. He is…
Setting up your FCRA Case for Success
What You Will Learn How to conduct an effective intake, including for clients at risk of bankruptcy How to determine what steps you need to take to prepare your case for litigation Speakers Penny Hays Cauley (Samford University, J.D.) has been representing consumers for twenty years. In 2006, she opened Hays Cauley, P.C., a law…
Marketing Your Practice to Find FCRA Claims
What You Will Learn How to determine who is your ideal client How to develop a plan to market yourself to ideal client Speakers SaraEllen Hutchison is an experienced consumer protection lawyer, TLC Warrior from the class of July 2012, and a Professional Coach certified by the Life Coach School. When she's not lawyering or…
Identifying Claims against Furnishers
What You Will Learn How to spot FCRA claims against furnishers How to choose which cases are worth litigating Speakers Suzanne Begnoche represents plaintiffs in matters involving identity theft, security breaches, unfair credit reporting, and unfair debt collection. Now in private practice, she was previously a staff attorney handling consumer matters at Legal Aid of…
Considerations for the Inclusion of CRAs in Furnisher Cases
What You Will Learn Determine whom to sue and how to best settle cases that include both CRA and furnisher violations Speakers Barry S. Balmuth was lead counsel for the plaintiffs in cases that resulted in the largest recovery in an inverse condemnation action in Florida ($42 million after a successful liability trial) and the…
Litigating Cases Against Furnishers
What You Will Learn How to take the legal vs. factual dispute dichotomy into consideration, learn how to handle discovery requests, draft motions, and determine damages in furnisher cases Speakers Getting her start in the trenches as a legal aid attorney, Erika Heath has years of experience in seeking justice for employees and consumers against…
Triage Your FCRA Practice
What You Will Learn Learn how to set up your FCRA practice. Speakers James Francis (Muhlenberg College, B.A. 1992; Temple University, J.D. 1995), co-Founder of Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., has focused on consumer protection litigation, concentrating on the FCRA, FDCPA, and consumer class actions. He was trial counsel in the Ramirez case, argued the seminal…
Ethics of Advertising
What You Will Learn How to ethically generate client leads and market your services Speakers Scott Hardy has been in the tech industry for 30 years and was on the internet before the World Wide Web even existed. Scott’s taken this experience and rolled it into Top Class Actions, which he started in 2008. Now…
Tenant Screening and Employment Cases
What You Will Learn How to litigate tenant screening and employment cases Speakers Alexis Lehmann is an attorney at Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., who represents individual consumers’ rights under the FCRA and the FDCPA. Alexis is also an active member on the Executive Board for the Justice Rising Advocates. Prior to joining the firm, Alexis worked…
Common Mistakes Associated with FCRA Cases in Bankruptcy
What You Will Learn Handle challenges that arise before, during, and after client bankruptcy as well as furnisher challenges Speakers Penelope Bach advocates for debtors with complex bankruptcy cases and litigation. Penelope developed a unique and challenging niche by reviewing post-discharge credit and assuring accurate credit files by the removing and correcting of trade-lines and…
The Personalities: Know Thyself and the Others
What You Will Learn How to deal with personalities of opposing counsel and parties and maximizing your own personal strengths and weaknesses Speakers Dave Maxfield has been a NACA member since 1998, has litigated thousands of FCRA, FCBA, and other consumer cases. Dave is the current president of the 1900-member Richland County Bar Association in Columbia, South…
Understanding Arbitration Rules for Jams & AAA
Understanding Arbitration Rules for Jams & AAA
Learn the Game: Basic and Advanced Techniques to Negotiate American Style
What You Will Learn What strategies you need to successfully negotiate your case Speakers Gretchen Reimert Ronald Wilcox has been a consumer protection attorney since 1995, with an office in San Jose. Ron is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College and has tried consumer protection cases in federal and state court, as well…
The Client Factor
What You Will Learn How to set client expectations and handle last minute disclosures as well as when to time the reveal of client details during mediation and arbitration Speakers Mike Cardoza was trained as a trial attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps and has tried countless cases in federal and state courtrooms. Mike is…
Setting up the Mediation So that It Won’t Be a Waste of Time and Money
What You Will Learn How to prepare for a mediation so it will achieve your goals Speakers David Marco, SmithMarco Alysson Snow leads the Consumer Protection Division of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. Ms. Snow is an aggressive litigator with extensive experience in consumer protection litigation. She and her team provide free…
Dispositive Motions
What You Will Learn Draft and use dispositive motions to further your case goals Speakers Brian L. Bromberg is the owner of the Bromberg Law Office, P.C. in New York City. Mr. Bromberg is admitted to practice law in New York and California. He graduated from Oberlin College, with a B.A. in Philosophy in 1987,…
Landlord Tenant Package
Webinars Fighting for Tenants—Marrying Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, and Landlord Tenant Law Nuts and Bolts of Landlord Tenant Litigation Tenant Screening and Employment Cases Residential Rental Debt Collection Why These Videos Are Helpful When consumers complain about problems with their landlords, there are many ways to tackle the challenge. This webinar series will provide you…
Decoding the Rules for Electronic Transactions and Electronic Signatures, including Applications to the TCPA
Are you interested in learning about special (hidden) protections in state law (Uniform Electronics Transactions Act (UETA)) and federal law (E-Sign) to protect consumers in electronic transactions? There are special rules before an electronic signature can be considered equivalent to a signature applied with a pen to paper. There are also special protections for consumers…
TransUnion v. Ramirez – Part I: What Does the Supreme Court’s Decision Mean for your FCRA Practice
The Supreme Court's decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, U.S., 2021 WL 2599472 (U.S. June 25, 2021) will change the way that federal courts analyze standing. This session considers the impact of the decision on claims brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Familiarity with FCRA litigation is recommended. This webinar was sponsored by the…
TransUnion v. Ramirez – Part II: What does the Supreme Court’s decision mean for your FDCPA practice
The Supreme Court's decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, U.S., 2021 WL 2599472 (U.S. June 25, 2021) will change the way that federal courts analyze standing. This session considers the impact of the decision on claims brought under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Familiarity with FDCPA litigation and the Ramirez decision is recommended. For more…
How to Handle Mortgage Loan Modifications After Forbearance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report that warns of widespread evictions and foreclosures once federal, state, and local pandemic protections come to an end, absent additional public and private action. Over eleven million families are behind on their rent or mortgage payments: 2.1 million families are behind at least three months on…
Demystifying Communications Under the New FDCPA Regulations
Regulation F takes effect on November 30, 2021. These regulations will shape debt collection communications via phone, voicemail, email, text message, and social media. Speakers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will explain new regulations related to communications and answer pre-submitted audience questions. Please email your questions to us by Wednesday, September 8 at…
Overcoming Roadblocks in Defective Vehicle Cases
It is a common story. The dealership represents that a used vehicle passed a pre-sale inspection but shortly after the sale, the consumer discovers that the vehicle has a major issue. Most states require a dealership to disclose any obvious or safety defects to a potential consumer. A primary issue in defective vehicle auto fraud…
Litigating Auto Dealer Claims Post-Ramirez
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion v. Ramirez, consumer lawyers will need to take care when preparing complaints and suing auto dealers in federal court. This is especially true when asserting claims for statutory damages under the Truth in Lending Act, the Odometer Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity, and other federal statutes. This webinar…
Navigating a State Practice Post-Ramirez
In TransUnion v. Ramirez, the Supreme Court’s ruling gave license to U.S. District Courts to systematically dismiss consumer claims for lack of Article III standing. Despite Congress’s creation of statutes that regulate businesses and provide statutory damages for those victimized by the illegal practices, federal courts have now set higher standards on what is an…
Serving Communities of Color: An FTC Report on New Research, Law Enforcement, and Outreach
The Federal Trade Commission’s core mission is to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices in the marketplace. What has become abundantly clear based on research and experience is that certain frauds and business practices have a disproportionately negative impact on communities of color. The FTC’s newly released Serving Communities of Color Report summarizes the…
NACA-NCLC Facilitator Training Program
Are you interested in taking on a leadership role within NACA or NCLC? Increasingly, both organizations are looking to boost engagement through interactive, roundtable discussions that take place at in-person and online conferences and workshops. The best roundtable or group discussion experience depends on the discussion leader. A skilled leader brings out the best in…
Truth in Lending Act Package
Webinars: Hands-On Tools for TILA Closed End Credit Cases Introduction to TILA Claims Spotting and Litigating TILA Claims Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you new to Truth in Lending Act (TILA) claims? Interested in learning how to spot these claims and how to handle challenges that arise in litigation? This webinar series will give…
Mediation and Settlement Package
Webinars Learn the Game: Basic and Advanced Techniques to Negotiate American Style How to Prepare for a Mediation Mock Mediation Setting up the Mediation So that It Won’t Be a Waste of Time and Money Timeline of a Case: When to Consider Negotiations, Mediation and Arbitration Why These Videos are Helpful Want to improve your…
Auto Finance Fraud Package
Webinars Deals: Screening for Auto Fraud Financing Violations Finance Company Liability in Auto Fraud Litigation Introduction to Auto Fraud Finance Spotting and Litigating TILA Claims Spotting Dealer Add- Ons: Gap, Service Contracts, Etching, Other Extras Litigating Yoyo Cases How to Win Your Yo-Yo Case in a Jury Trial Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you…
FCRA and Bankruptcy Package
Webinars Common Mistakes Associated with FCRA cases in Bankruptcy FDCPA & FCRA Claims after Bankruptcy Intersection between FCRA, Chapter 7, Mortgages, and Loan Modification Post-Discharge FCRA Claims: Issue Spotting and Intake Why these Videos are Helpful Consumer attorneys are well positioned to assure that the right to a “Fresh Start” guaranteed by the bankruptcy code…
Frame and Structural Damage Cases Package
Webinars Frame and Structural Damage Cases Handing Warranty Claims Using Mag Moss Litigating Odometer Fraud Overcoming Roadblocks in Defective Vehicle Cases The Wheels Why These Videos Are Helpful Interested in learning how to litigate frame and structural damage cases? Want to learn how to spot the claims and investigate if fraud occurred? Curious about the…
Tenant and Employment Screenings
Webinars Background Screening CRAs: Employment and Tenant Screening Background Screening CRAs: How to Effectively Conduct Discovery and Attack the Reasonableness of the CRAs’ Criminal Record Matching Procedures Tenant Screening and Employment Cases Why These Videos Are Helpful If you are litigating FCRA cases against some or all of the main players in the employment…
Loss Mitigation 101
If you want to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, you need to know “Who’s Who” and the types of documents, issues, and entities involved when borrowers need options to cure a mortgage default. This presentation is an introductory (and refresher) course for attorneys working on foreclosure prevention and foreclosure defense matters. What You Will Learn What…
So, You Want to Hang a Shingle?
Are you thinking about hanging your own solo practice shingle or starting a small firm? Then this is the session for you. No prior knowledge is needed, as the session will focus on broad topics to consider before—and as—you explore solo and small practice as a consumer protection attorney. What You Will Learn • How…
NACA Tax Update 2022
As another tax season begins, more and more consumer clients are faced with receiving 1099s for income they did not receive (your attorney fees).
Time-Saving Tips in Lemon Law & Auto Fraud Cases
Every trial lawyer is crunched for time. A lawyer’s ability to help potential clients and bring in more business hinges on effectively managing their time. At this virtual round table discussion, seasoned lemon law and auto fraud attorneys will share their time-saving tips to streamline client intake, simplify client communications, effectively manage cases, and reach…
To be or not to be Practical: Strategies and Best Practices in Negotiating and Litigating Your Fees
No one likes to litigate their fees. This is an open conversation to help you avoid doing so or to better leverage your position if you must.
Deposing the Corporate Representative
Are you tired of hearing “I don’t know” to every question you ask? Want to improve your questions, or better yet, improve your ability to obtain information from a reluctant witness? Would you like to know how to handle difficult, obstructionist, and unprepared witnesses? What You Will Learn • What strategies and techniques you can…
Centering Racial Justice and Addressing Debt in Black Communities
Do you want to be more intentional about incorporating racial justice in your consumer debt practice? Are you already engaged in the work and want to share best practices you’ve learned?
Valuing your Case: A Primer
Want to learn how to effectively value your consumer litigation cases during all phases of the case (consultation, complaint drafting, pre-discovery, post-discovery, and trial)?
Deceptive Money-Making Opportunities
In this webinar, we’ll present information about the FTC’s work to combat misleading earnings claims, with a focus on law enforcement and policy initiatives.
2022 Spring Training Materials
Missed the 2022 Spring Training? You can now get access to all the PowerPoint presentations and handouts for the conference. You will have access to materials from all three tracks. What You Will Learn (FCRA Track) How to determine the ways in which Ramirez has changed the FCRA practice How to build spot and litigate…
2022 NACA Spring Training
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Phoenix, AZ, United StatesNACA’s new Spring Training combines the intimacy of a subject matter-focused conference with the networking and resource opportunities of a large conference. Each year, it will be a gathering of the NACA community. Every day of the conference, there will be opportunities to learn and to participate in facilitated networking opportunities to help build your…
Becoming a Federal Judge: What Consumer and Civil Justice Attorneys Need to Know
The Biden administration has demonstrated a commitment to creating a diverse federal judiciary that includes attorneys from the civil justice community. If you have ever thought about being a federal judge (even if you believed you'd never be considered), please join us to learn why you—as a lawyer committed to civil and economic justice—are the…
Marketing in the Ever-changing Landscape of Social Networks
This webinar will cover the variety of social marketing options available to you as a legal professional. If you are a beginner or intermediate-level marketer, are an attorney who wants to understand the options, or have an advanced understanding of marketing but want to confirm you aren't missing anything, this webinar is for you! What…
Class Action Town Hall
NACA is seeking to expand its education offering to help class action attorneys become more successful in their practices. To develop educational programs and resources that meet the needs of this community, NACA is hosting a series of summer town hall discussions to brainstorm innovative programming NACA can offer to meet the concrete educational needs…
Class Action Town Hall 2
NACA is seeking to expand its education offering to help class action attorneys become more successful in their practices. To develop educational programs and resources that meet the needs of this community, NACA is hosting a series of summer town hall discussions to brainstorm innovative programming NACA can offer to meet the concrete educational needs…
What’s in Store in Federal Regulator’s Proposed Auto Fraud Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finally done it. In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act granted the FTC the specific authority to write a rule tackling the unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices of motor vehicle dealers. This power lay dormant until now. The FTC recently announced a Notice of Proposed…
Defending Nursing Home Collection Lawsuits
There has been a significant increase in collection lawsuits filed against family members and loved ones to collect on nursing home residents' debts. The nursing homes' claims against these third parties are often tenuous at best, but due to a lack of legal representation, families are pressured into paying the debts out of their own…
Larios V. Specialized Loan Servicing—Why You Should Pick Your Fair Credit Trial Cases Carefully
Not every FCRA case should be on a trial track, but when you find the right case, it is definitely worth bringing to trial. Seasoned FCRA trial attorneys Stephanie Tatar and Robert Brennan will describe their successful approaches and strategies in obtaining an FCRA verdict against Specialized Loan Servicing. What You Will Learn • What…
Solar Fraud: The Tricks and Traps
Door-to-door solar sellers are often experienced fraudsters. They make outrageous promises, use bait-and-switch, get signatures on a tablet that are then applied to predatory contracts, use fake emails to prevent customers from viewing contracts, put contracts in the name of someone else where the consumer is credit challenged, and even forge contracts. This webinar is for anyone…
Writing the Story of the Case
Skillful storytelling takes a brief from the law school writing course instruction of producing a “just the facts” soullessly objective piece of technical writing to the evocative ground of Atticus Finch moving the entire courtroom.
Hiring and Training a Virtual Assistant
Are you interested in increasing your firm’s productivity using a virtual assistant (VA)? There are many factors to consider when using an outsourcing firm, including how to vet candidates and how to choose a quality firm. You’ll need a training protocol once you hire a VA to get them up to speed and need to…
How to Run a High-Volume FCRA Practice
Are you interested in learning how to find and handle high volumes of FCRA cases while learning how to avoid the pitfalls of a high-volume practice? If yes, this webinar is for you.
Debt Defense eCourse
Nearly 30 million Americans have a debt in collections. Given that the average American household has approximately $15,000 in credit card debt, this trend is likely to remain active for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, as unpaid debt is sold to third-party debt buyers for pennies on the dollar, debt buyers use the courts to sue hundreds of consumers in one fell swoop, often without any knowledge that the debt is still owed or that the amount is correct. Learning how to effectively handle debt defense cases and spot affirmative claims with fee-shifting statutes is an excellent path to start a thriving consumer practice.
FCRA 101 eCourse
According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 20 percent of Americans have serious mistakes on their credit reports. This impacts their abilities to purchase homes and cars and even to secure jobs. With many Americans currently and projected to be struggling to make ends meet, the need to access credit is crucial to allow families to stay in their homes and avoid car repossessions. Incorrect credit reporting makes home and car loans unaffordable to those most vulnerable. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) delineates consumer rights regarding reporting of consumer data and responsibilities of Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and furnishers to provide accurate information.
Recovering Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bonds
Have you ever turned away a good case against a car dealer because they have gone out of business, or you fear that it could happen before you are able to collect a judgment? Fear not! You may have a remedy through a Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond! What You Will Learn How to find…
Spotting FCRA Violations by Reviewing Your Client’s Credit Reports
he national credit bureaus maintain credit files for most consumers and issue credit reports to third parties based upon the contents of these files. That information includes data about credit and collections accounts supposedly associated with a particular consumer, such as the balances over time, payment history, and credit usage. Consumers have important rights and…
SEO Made Simple: How Consumer Protection Law Firms Can Attract New Clients Online
How can you get your firm seen more by consumers looking to hire an attorney? Search Engine Optimization may be the answer. SEO involves more than just adding a few key words to the back-end of your website. Come learn about SEO's purpose in the context of consumer protection and how to make SEO a…
Ask Ira: Attorney Fee Tax Questions
It’s that time of year again. Watch the recorded question and answer session with NACA’s Executive Director, Ira Rheingold.
Fair Debt Collections Practices Act Webinar 101
Do you want to get engaged with FDCPA cases but don’t know where to start? This webinar is for you. This session will provide a general overview of the FDCPA and the parties involved in the debt collection industry. The webinar will address the scope of the FDCPA, common violations, and available remedies. It is…
FTC Update: Auto Fraud Resources
Buying a car is one of the biggest investments consumers will make and one that many approach cautiously. This presentation will focus on the FTC’s recent auto enforcement efforts (in particular, the Napleton and Passport cases), the agency’s proposed rule to ban junk fees and bait-and-switch tactics in the car buying process, and newly available consumer…
Ask the FCRA Expert: Leonard Bennett and Chi Chi Wu
NACA continued its Ask the Expert webinar series with two of the nation’s top FCRA advocates: Leonard Bennett and Chi Chi Wu. Chi Chi and Len answered questions on all topics related to the FCRA. Please note there are no written materials associated with this webinar, so there will be no CLEs awarded for attendance.…
The Military Consumer: Litigating a Case Involving a Service Member Client
When you have the privilege of representing a service member, there are several pitfalls that can occur during the litigation process. This webinar will review the processes and procedures required to obtain military records and witnesses for cases pending in civilian courts. This webinar is essential for attorneys who are not familiar with the military…
Practical Considerations in Bringing Your FDCPA Case
Do you want to gain more understanding of how to evaluate an FDCPA case and put together the complaint? This session aims to provide attendees with practical guidance on how to evaluate a case and get a lawsuit on file. Participation in the March 15, 2023 FDCPA 101 Webinar will be useful but not required.…
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