Hi all,
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. A couple of NACA members have posted concerns about the updated criteria for NACA membership, the process of developing those criteria, and various other things. While we’re all for open discussion of the issues...
Dear fellow NACA members:
We’re writing to let you know that, starting today, new prospective members who apply to join NACA will use updated membership criteria and a new application and pledge, and will pledge to abide by a new Member Code of Conduct. These improvements are the...
Guest Blog by Leslie Bailey and Stacy Bardo, co-chairs of the board of directors
Hi fellow NACA Members!
It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through this calendar year already! As NACA board co-chairs, we just wanted to do a quick check in and let you know what...
Congress is considering a bill called the “Financial CHOICE Act,” (H.R. 10), a dreadful proposal that promises to threaten Americans’ economic security, reminiscent of the destruction caused by the 2008 financial crisis. The bill is sponsored by U.S. House Financial Services...
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Guest blog by Ronald Burdge
Consumer law may be in for tough times in the next four years and the way we practice law will have to change with it if consumer advocates are to survive. Some precautions come to mind:
1. Think about your attorney-client fee agreement. When...
President Trump’s proposed FY2018 budget released today would shred the safety net by eradicating longstanding, critical programs that assist and support Americans in...
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From: Ayalon B. Eliach
To: NACA Members
Date: January 30, 2017
Subject: 1099s and the NACA Tax Initiative
This memorandum does not constitute tax advice. It is intended as an informational resource solely for NACA members to understand some of the issues that the...
Since November 8, I’m sure we’ve all thought a lot about the state of consumer protection in our country. Like many of you, I’ve listened with despair to incredibly divisive and angry rhetoric yet heard little mention of consumer rights or consumer justice. I’ve spoken...