NACA in the News: CUTPA Punitive Damages Plus Statutory Award Allowed for Same Conduct

Law.com, CUTPA Punitive Damages Plus Statutory Award Allowed for Same Conduct “Christine Hines, senior policy director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates, said this decision is a win for…

NACA in the News: Deluzio, Sherman, Magaziner Introduce ‘Click to Cancel Act’

Office of Congressman Chris Deluzio, Deluzio, Sherman, Magaziner Introduce ‘Click to Cancel Act’ “’It’s a shame that a federal court nullified the FTC’s click to cancel rule, which protected consumers…

NACA in the News: Congressman Castro Introduces Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to Provide Transparency and Lower Costs for Consumers

Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro, Congressman Castro Introduces Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to Provide Transparency and Lower Costs for Consumers “‘As homeowners turn to solar panels and other home…

NACA Joins Letter Opposing Slew of Bills That Would Weaken CFPB

68 public interest organizations sent a letter to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services in opposition to a slate of bills that would weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…

NACA and Groups Oppose Efforts to Defund Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

NACA joined a coalition of 193 public interest groups on a letter to the Senate opposing all efforts to defund the CFPB or hobble its ability to protect consumers and…

NACA Joins Letter Opposing Budget Bill Provisions That Restrict Access to Justice

NACA joined public interest organizations on a letter to the U.S. Senate opposing the inclusion of provisions in the reconciliation bill that would undermine access the courts and prevent the…

NACA Joins Letter Opposing Deregulatory Provisions in Budget Bill

NACA joined with organizational allies on a letter to the US Senate opposing the inclusion in the reconciliation bill of provisions designed to attack regulations protecting the public. Such provisions…

NACA Joins Letter Opposing Harmful Credit Reporting Bill

NACA joined 70 public interest groups on a letter opposing S. 1465, The Credit Access and Inclusion Act, which would override state and federal privacy protections for utility customers and…

CFPB walks back protections on terms and conditions in financial services

By Christine Hines, senior policy director, National Association of Consumer Advocates The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has long kept a watchful eye on terms and conditions that accompany financial products…