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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200212
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SUMMARY:Developing an Auto Fraud Practice: Issue Spotting Auto Claims
DESCRIPTION:Besides purchasing a home\, buying a car is the biggest consumer purchase that most individuals will make in their lifetime. Today\, there are there are more than 260 million registered vehicles in the United States alone. This number is only growing. The automotive industry is ripe with fraud and pitfalls for unwary consumers. Fortunately\, there are several federal and state statutes that serve as tools for consumer attorneys to help rectify the wrongs in the industry and advocate for their consumers. \nThis webinar is aimed at consumer attorneys who are either starting a new practice or looking to expand into the area of auto fraud. This webinar will focus on claims and venue\, how to find new cases\, and tips and tricks for litigation and settlement. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to set up an auto fraud practice\nHow to find viable auto fraud cases\nTips and tricks for auto fraud litigation\n\n\nSpeakers\nAdam G. Taub is the co-founder of Adam G. Taub & Associates Consumer Law Group\, PLC\, a Michigan consumer protection law practice located in Southfield\, Michigan\, a suburb of Detroit. Adam has represented hundreds of victims of auto Fraud since 1998. His practice focuses exclusively on representing consumers against car dealers\, banks\, credit card companies\, mortgage lenders\, credit reporting agencies\, and debt collectors. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University. \nElliot Conn is the founder of Conn Law\, PC\, a California consumer protection law practice headquartered in San Francisco. Elliot has successfully litigated hundreds of consumer cases\, both individual cases and class actions. Through his class actions and other complex cases\, Elliot has been successful in eliminating over $1 billion in consumer debt on behalf of hundreds of thousands of Californians. Elliot’s cases have also put millions of dollars back in consumers’ pockets\, nationwide. Elliot is AV Martindale-Hubbell rated. Elliot is a graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley\, School of Law and received his Bachelors of Arts from Colgate University.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/developing-an-auto-fraud-practice-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200206
DTSTAMP:20220128T023201Z
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SUMMARY:Developing a Private Auto Fraud Practice
DESCRIPTION:Besides purchasing a home\, buying a car is the biggest consumer purchase that most individuals will make in their lifetime. Today\, there are there are more than 260 million registered vehicles in the United States alone. This number is only growing. The automotive industry is ripe with fraud and pitfalls for unwary consumers. Fortunately\, there are several federal and state statutes that serve as tools for consumer attorneys to help rectify the wrongs in the industry and advocate for their consumers. \nThis two-part webinar series is aimed at consumer attorneys who are either starting a new practice or looking to expand into the area of auto fraud. Part One will focus on the obstacles to getting started\, how to set up a new auto fraud practice\, and considerations to keep in mind in choosing cases. Part Two will focus on claims and venue\, how to find new cases\, and tips and tricks for litigation and settlement. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to set up an auto fraud practice\nHow to find viable auto fraud cases\n\n\nSpeakers\nAdam G. Taub is the co-founder of Adam G. Taub & Associates Consumer Law Group\, PLC\, a Michigan consumer protection law practice located in Southfield\, Michigan\, a suburb of Detroit. Adam has represented hundreds of victims of auto Fraud since 1998. His practice focuses exclusively on representing consumers against car dealers\, banks\, credit card companies\, mortgage lenders\, credit reporting agencies\, and debt collectors. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University. \nElliot Conn is the founder of Conn Law\, PC\, a California consumer protection law practice headquartered in San Francisco. Elliot has successfully litigated hundreds of consumer cases\, both individual cases and class actions. Through his class actions and other complex cases\, Elliot has been successful in eliminating over $1 billion in consumer debt on behalf of hundreds of thousands of Californians. Elliot’s cases have also put millions of dollars back in consumers’ pockets\, nationwide. Elliot is AV Martindale-Hubbell rated. Elliot is a graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley\, School of Law and received his Bachelors of Arts from Colgate University.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/developing-a-private-auto-fraud-practice/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200130
DTSTAMP:20220128T023201Z
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UID:2478-1580256000-1580342399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Fighting for Tenants—Marrying Consumer Protection\, Personal Injury\, and Landlord Tenant Law
DESCRIPTION:This webinar should be of interest to anyone interested in expanding his or her consumer protection practice by helping a growing and vulnerable population: tenants. We will explore common tenant violations\, including illegal charges\, dangerous conditions\, illegal lock outs\, and retaliatory evictions. We will also examine the laws that apply\, including common law\, state and local landlord tenant statutes\, and applicable consumer protection laws. Finally\, we will examine how to evaluate and maximize damages. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to issue spot good cases\nWhere to find the strongest laws for tenants\nHow to maximize recovery\n\n\nPresenter\nJane Santoni is a partner in the firm of Santoni\, Vocci & Ortega\, LLC in Towson Maryland. She has thirty-two years of trial experience handling personal injury cases and over seventeen years of trial experience handling consumer protection matters. Her primary practice areas include landlord/tenant violations\, debt collection abuses\, bail bond violations\, car fraud\, and credit reporting errors. She also represents individuals injured by car accidents\, dog bites\, nursing home negligence\, and slips and falls.  Her firm handles class actions as well as individual cases and has recently successfully tried or settled a series of landlord tenant cases\, which is an expanding area in her firm.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/fighting-for-tenants-marrying-consumer-protection-personal-injury-and-landlord-tenant-law/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260129T155647Z
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UID:3882-1577836800-1577923199@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Student Loans
DESCRIPTION:Webinars\n\nIntroduction to Student Loan Cases\nHow to become a successful Student Loan Lawyer\nBankruptcy may be the Best Choice for Student Loan Relief Post Election\nStudent Loans in the Eye of the Storm: What Attorneys Need to Know Now​\n\n\nWhy These Videos are Helpful\nThere are 1.6 trillion dollars in outstanding student loans in the U.S. that affect forty-four million Americans. Want to get up to speed on where things stand with some of the most popular and critical federal student loan programs? Want to set up a student loan practice from your existing caseload. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to navigate the federal student loan system\nHow to find and recognize good potential dischargeability cases\nHow to monetize a student loan cases\n\n\nPresenters\nChristie Arkovich has been an AV-rated Florida licensed attorney for more than twenty-five years since graduating from Stetson College of Law in 1992. Christie was former trial counsel for Sallie Mae\, ECMC\, and other student loan servicers and guarantors in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She “switched sides” and now represents student loan borrowers and other debtors both inside and outside of bankruptcy. She recently served on the Student Loan Committee for the new (and first in the nation) Student Loan Management Program in the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. \nJosh Cohen began his legal career in 2008 by founding his own firm focused on consumer protection and quickly developed a niche in student loan law. Within nine months\, he filed his first class action against the student loan industry. His practice helps borrowers navigate default\, repayment plans\, collection defense\, affirmative claims\, and bankruptcy discharge—successfully discharging over $3M in student loans to date. Josh also trains attorneys through his long-running Student Loan Law Workshop and developed Student Loan Toolbox\, a software tool to help attorneys counsel clients on student loan issues. \nJay S. Fleischman is a consumer protection attorney licensed in New York and California. Since 1995\, his practice has focused on student loan law\, consumer bankruptcy\, and debt collection defense. A seasoned educator and advocate\, Jay has built a substantial digital presence by making complex legal issues accessible. His plain-language content has garnered over 3.2 million views and attracted over 225\,000 followers across TikTok\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and YouTube. He also regularly publishes content at MoneyWiseLaw.com\, where he helps consumers better understand their financial rights and options. \nAdam S. Minsky practices in Massachusetts and New York and is one of the nation’s leading experts in student loan law. He remains one of the only attorneys in the country with a practice devoted entirely to helping student loan borrowers. Attorney Minsky provides counsel\, legal assistance\, and direct advocacy for borrowers on a variety of student loan-related matters\, including repayment management\, default resolution\, and servicing troubleshooting. He has published three handbooks including The Student Loan Handbook for Law Students and Attorneys\, published by the American Bar Association. Attorney Minsky is also a contributing author to the National Consumer Law Center’s manual\, Student Loan Law. Attorney Minsky received his undergraduate degree\, with honors\, in Philosophy and Political Science from Boston University and his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law. \nD.J. Rausa is a bankruptcy and student loan lawyer. Upon graduating from high school\, Mr. Rausa enlisted in the United States Navy. He served two Tours of Duty from 1975 until 1983\, after which time he was Honorably Discharged. Mr. Rausa graduated from San Diego City College with two associate degrees. He received his law degree from Western Sierra Law School in 1989. He has specialized in bankruptcy law for over twenty-seven years. Mr. Rausa is knowledgeable about the laws that govern how student loans are processed and the policies implemented under the Higher Education Act. He is well versed in the Code of Federal Regulations that govern the student loan servicers and their collection agencies. He has integrated and monetized student loan debt resolution into his consumer bankruptcy practice since 2014. Mr. Rausa has recently relocated to the greater Nashville area and practices bankruptcy and student loan law in the Middle District of Tennessee. \n 
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/webinar-bundles/student-loans/
CATEGORIES:Curated Webinar Bundles
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20220128T023202Z
CREATED:20191205T130028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023202Z
UID:2490-1575504000-1575590399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:How to Become a Successful Student Loan Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:There are 1.6 trillion dollars in outstanding student loans in the U.S. that affect forty-four million Americans. As attorneys\, we need to have a basic knowledge of how to assist our clients in the handling of this type of debt and how to best explain options. \nThe student loan problem is often very confusing and misunderstood by the student loan borrower as well as the public in general. The student loan debt problem is multi-generational\, and potential clients are present in all age groups. \nThis webinar is particularly relevant for private practitioners who advise consumers\, consumer advocates\, bankruptcy attorneys\, and debt defense attorneys. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to identify a student loan problem from your current client list\nWhat options exist for resolution of the debt\nHow to monetize a student loan case\nHow to promote your student loan niche\n\n\nPresenter\nD.J. Rausa is a bankruptcy and student loan lawyer. Upon graduating from high school\, Mr. Rausa enlisted in the United States Navy. He served two Tours of Duty from 1975 until 1983\, after which time he was Honorably Discharged. Mr. Rausa graduated from San Diego City College with two associate degrees. He received his law degree from Western Sierra Law School in 1989. He has specialized in bankruptcy law for over twenty-seven years. Mr. Rausa is knowledgeable about the laws that govern how student loans are processed and the policies implemented under the Higher Education Act. He is well versed in the Code of Federal Regulations that govern the student loan servicers and their collection agencies. He has integrated and monetized student loan debt resolution into his consumer bankruptcy practice since 2014. Mr. Rausa has recently relocated to the greater Nashville area and practices bankruptcy and student loan law in the Middle District of Tennessee.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/how-to-become-a-successful-student-loan-lawyer/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTSTAMP:20220128T023202Z
CREATED:20191029T120052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023202Z
UID:2496-1572307200-1572393599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Military Consumers—Special Protections and Issues
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) as they discuss many of the top consumer protections and issues for members of the military and their families. FTC staff will discuss the Military Lending Act; cover FTC law enforcement actions on issues affecting veterans\, servicemembers\, and their families\, and provide insights that advocates can use to develop their own strategies for helping military consumers. DOJ staff will discuss the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the protections it provides. The webinar will also include information about free education resources designed for veterans\, servicemembers\, and their families. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat the top consumer protection issues are as reported by members of the military and their families\nWhat recent law enforcement actions have been taken to protect members of the military\nWhat legal protections are available specifically for servicemembers\, including the Military Lending Act (MLA) and Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)\nHow to access free resources designed for military consumers to share in your community\n\n\nSpeakers\nCarole Reynolds\, Senior Attorney\, Division of Financial Practices\, Federal Trade Commission \nCarol Kando-Pineda\, Counsel\, Division of Consumer and Business Education\, Federal Trade Commission \nElizabeth Singer\, Director\, U.S. Attorney’s Fair Housing Program\, Department of Justice
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/protecting-military-consumers-special-protections-and-issues/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190808
DTSTAMP:20220125T025639Z
CREATED:20220125T025639Z
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UID:6683-1565136000-1565222399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Post-Discharge FCRA Claims: Issue Spotting and Intake
DESCRIPTION:Commercial and consumer bankruptcy filings are steadily rising\, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). Former ABI Executive Director Samuel J. Gerdano has described bankruptcy as providing a “shield for distressed consumers and businesses confronted with rising interest rates and global economic challenges.” Consumer attorneys are well positioned to assure that the right to a “Fresh Start” guaranteed by the bankruptcy code is realized for unfortunate consumers. Unfortunately\, for some consumers\, this “Fresh Start” is frustrated by credit reporting inaccuracies that continue to plague them after their discharges are granted. \nThis webinar is geared toward intermediate and advanced practitioners who already have a functional understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It is not necessary to be a bankruptcy practitioner; however\, a basic understanding of the bankruptcy code is helpful. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat to do immediately after a bankruptcy discharge is entered\n\n\nHow to identify credit reporting issues during the intake process:\n\n\nWhat documents are needed and where to get them\n\n\nWhat the credit report should look like post-discharge\n\n\nCommon issues related to the reporting of debts included in the bankruptcy\n\n\nHow to evaluate common credit reporting issues\n\n\nHow to identify “bad actors” in a post-discharge credit reporting case\n\nSpeaker\nMichael Rapp is a licensed attorney in the states of Kansas and Missouri. Since graduating law school\, Michael has focused his practice exclusively on consumer law with a concentration on Fair Debt Collection Practices (FDCPA)\, Credit Reporting (FCRA) and Telephone Consumer Protection (TCPA). Michael Rapp graduated from UMKC School of Law\, where he served as Research Administrator for Friedman on Leases and was awarded the Sanford B. Ladd Award for his exceptional achievement in Real Estate Law. Prior to attending law school\, Michael served his country\, was decorated\, and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/post-discharge-fcra-claims-issue-spotting-and-intake-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190530
DTSTAMP:20250129T133040Z
CREATED:20211220T221950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T133040Z
UID:2526-1559088000-1559174399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:So You Have a Case with a Fee Claim; Now What? Learn How to Maximize your Fee Award
DESCRIPTION:The practice of law is a business\, and an important part of that business is getting paid. Whether you are in private practice or working for legal services\, getting paid for your efforts is a vital part of the practice. Often an afterthought\, the award of fees is an integral part of consumer litigation. Whether you are new to the practice or a seasoned litigator\, then maximizing your fee claims is valuable to you\, your practice\, and your firm or organization. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to prepare and organize the fee motion to maximize your claim value\nHow to select and prepare the fee expert to support your claim\nHow to best make use of the fee hearing\, including the effective use of case management as your tool\n\n\nSpeaker\nCraig Rothburd has practiced law for twenty-four years with a focus on class actions\, consumer law\, complex business\, and commercial and health care law and litigation. He is AVä Martindale-Hubbell rated and was recently awarded the Consumer Protection Lawyer of the Year for 2017 by the Florida Bar. Since 2000\, Craig has been involved in numerous consumer-based cases and devoted a considerable amount of his practice on consumer law and litigation\, with a special focus on class action litigation\, including mortgage loan servicing\, truth in lending\, insurance\, deceptive practices\, and consumer statutory violations. He is presently the chairperson of the Florida Bar’s Consumer Protection Law Committee\, a member of the National Associate of Consumer Advocates (serving as its membership committee co-chair)\, a strong supporter of and advocate for legal services (serving as a volunteer pro bono attorney)\, and has served on the Board of Directors of Bay Area Legal Services\, Inc.\, as well as serving on its Development Council.  He graduated with honors from the University of Florida (UF)\, College of Law\, and receiving his Bachelors of Science from UF.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/so-you-have-a-case-with-a-fee-claim-now-what-learn-how-to-maximize-your-fee-award/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190518
DTSTAMP:20220128T023202Z
CREATED:20220110T171708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023202Z
UID:3873-1558051200-1558137599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:How to Succeed in Arbitration: A Three-Webinar Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Webinars\n\nPre-Arbitration Considerations and the Arbitration Demand\nThe Preliminary Hearing and Discovery\nThe Arbitration Hearing and Post-Hearing Briefing\n\n\nWhy These Videos Are Helpful\nArbitration is ubiquitous\, and it has profoundly impacted the private practice of consumer protection law. While much has been said about the disadvantages of arbitration for consumers\, many practitioners have had great success in arbitrating individual consumer protection claims. This three-part webinar boot camp will show participants how they can succeed in arbitration. The presenters\, Ron Wilcox and Dan Blinn\, will address all aspects of arbitrating consumer claims\, from the initial selection of an arbitral forum right up to the time of a final award. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat strategies to employ to ensure a favorable arbitral forum and arbitrator\nWhen to demand an evidentiary hearing and when to agree to a desk arbitration (submission on the papers)\nHow to prepare for the pre-hearing conference to ensure that you obtain the discovery necessary to prevail\nHow to prepare effective pre-hearing and post-hearing memorandum\nHow to present the case and how arbitration hearings differ from court trials\nHow to maximize attorney fee awards\n\n\nPresenters\nRonald Wilcox sues creditors and abusive debt collectors for\, among other things\, FCRA\, FDCPA\, TCPA\, and identity theft violations from his office in San Jose\, CA. Ron holds degrees from New York University\, Harvard University\, and Indiana University\, and he is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. Ron has consistently obtained successful outcomes for his clients and for himself in consumer arbitration. \nDan Blinn handles auto dealer fraud\, warranty\, and other consumer claims. He holds degrees from New York University and Bowling Green State University. Dan has been successfully arbitrating consumer claims for decades from his office in Rocky Hill\, CT.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/webinar-bundles/how-to-succeed-in-arbitration-a-three-webinar-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:Curated Webinar Bundles
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190518
DTSTAMP:20220128T023202Z
CREATED:20190517T120054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023202Z
UID:3858-1558051200-1558137599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from the Big Three Credit Reporting Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Webinars\n\nUnderstanding documents from Equifax\nUnderstanding documents from Experian\nUnderstanding documents from TranUnion\n\n\nWhy These Videos are Helpful\nWant to improve discovery in your fair credit reporting cases? NACA is offering a webinar series detailing the document discovery in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) cases. Each webinar will focus on a different credit reporting agency (CRA). \nIn each webinar\, you will learn about the documents and information you need to prepare a settlement demand\, conduct the FRCP 30(b)(6) deposition\, and take your case through summary judgment and trial. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the key documents to request?\nHow do you interpret the documents?\nHow do you use these records to evaluate your case\, conduct depositions\, and litigate through motions and trial?\n\n\nPresenters\nJustin Baxter is an AV rated trial lawyer with Baxter & Baxter\, LLP\, in Portland. He received an $18.5 million verdict against Equifax\, a $200\,000 verdict against Equifax\, a $95\,000 verdict against TRS Home Furnishings under the Oregon Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Act\, and a $100\,000 verdict against a debt buyer and collection law firm under the FDCPA. \nSylvia A. Goldsmith (B.A. and J.D.\, Ohio State University) is the founder of Goldsmith & Associates\, LLC\, a consumer protection law practice concentrating on identity theft and credit reporting litigation\, debt collection abuses\, personal and financial privacy rights\, and other consumer protection issues. Goldsmith has had numerous favorable decisions in the FCRA arena on cutting edge issues ranging from the applicability of the FCRA to nontraditional consumer report information\, such as automated underwriting reports and criminal background checks\, to the willful violation of the law for the impermissible access to consumer reports post bankruptcy. \nRobert S. Sola is the founding member of Robert S. Sola\, P.C.\, a consumer law firm based in Portland\, Oregon. He has been handling FCRA cases since 1996. He represents consumers across the country and has litigated FCRA cases in states as co-counsel with many NACA members. Mr. Sola has obtained jury verdicts against all three major credit reporting agencies. In 2002\, he was lead counsel in Thomas v. Trans Union\, where the jury awarded the consumer $5.3 million. In 2007\, he was co-counsel in Williams v. Equifax\, which resulted in a judgment of $3.4 million. Mr. Sola was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2003 by the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/webinar-bundles/fcra-discovery-series-understanding-documents-from-the-big-three-credit-reporting-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Curated Webinar Bundles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTSTAMP:20220128T023202Z
CREATED:20190321T120042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023202Z
UID:2541-1553126400-1553212799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Tax Initiative Update – 2019
DESCRIPTION:NACA hosted a webinar to update you on our continuing effort to challenge the IRS’ current determination that attorneys’ fees in consumer cases are taxable to your clients. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat needs to happen to change the IRS’ wrongheaded policy\, relating to both litigation and proposed legislation\nWhat our recommended best practices and strategies are to prevent your consumer client from having any tax liability for your attorney fees\n\n\nSpeaker\nIra Rheingold is executive director and general counsel of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA).
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/tax-initiative-update-2019/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTSTAMP:20220128T023202Z
CREATED:20190314T120043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023202Z
UID:2547-1552521600-1552607999@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from Experian
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve discovery in your fair credit reporting cases? NACA is offering a webinar series detailing the document discovery in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) cases. Each webinar will focus on a different credit reporting agency (CRA). In this webinar\, you will learn about TransUnion. \nIn each webinar\, you will learn about the documents and information you need to prepare a settlement demand\, conduct the FRCP 30(b)(6) deposition\, and take your case through summary judgment and trial. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the key documents to request?\nHow do you interpret the documents?\nHow do you use these records to evaluate your case\, conduct depositions\, and litigate through motions and trial?\n\n\nSpeaker\nSylvia A. Goldsmith is the founder of Goldsmith & Associates\, LLC\, a consumer protection law practice concentrating on identity theft and credit reporting litigation\, debt collection abuses\, personal and financial privacy rights\, and other consumer protection issues. Goldsmith has had numerous favorable decisions in the FCRA arena on cutting-edge issues ranging from the applicability of the FCRA to nontraditional consumer report information\, such as automated underwriting reports and criminal background checks\,  and also the willful violation of the law for the impermissible access to consumer reports post- bankruptcy.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/fcra-discovery-series-understanding-documents-from-experian/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20190228T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2553-1551312000-1551398399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from TransUnion
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve discovery in your fair credit reporting cases? NACA is offering a webinar series detailing the document discovery in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) cases. Each webinar will focus on a different credit reporting agency (CRA). In this webinar\, you will learn about TransUnion. \nIn each webinar\, you will learn about the documents and information you need to prepare a settlement demand\, conduct the FRCP 30(b)(6) deposition\, and take your case through summary judgment and trial. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the key documents to request?\nHow do you interpret the documents?\nHow do you use these records to evaluate your case\, conduct depositions\, and litigate through motions and trial?\n\n\nSpeaker\nRobert S. Sola is the founding member of Robert S. Sola\, P.C.\, a consumer law firm based in Portland\, Oregon. He has been handling FCRA cases since 1996. He represents consumers across the country and has litigated FCRA cases in states as co-counsel with many NACA members. Mr. Sola has obtained jury verdicts against all three major credit reporting agencies. In 2002\, he was lead counsel in Thomas v. Trans Union\, where the jury awarded the consumer $5.3 million. In 2007\, he was co-counsel in Williams v. Equifax\, which resulted in a judgment of $3.4 million. Mr. Sola was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2003 by the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/fcra-discovery-series-understanding-documents-from-transunion/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20190226T130017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2556-1551139200-1551225599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Consumer Protection Concerns for Tenants from the Federal Trade Commission
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as they share information about consumer protection issues relating to tenants. The speakers will discuss two recent cases brought by the FTC\, one involving a rental listing website deceptively claiming to list Section 8 properties that are available for rent and another involving a tenant background screening company. The webinar will include an overview of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) as it relates to renters and share additional consumer protection information to help renters. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to take advantage of takeaways from recent FTC legal actions to help tenants\nHow to identity scams targeting renters\nHow to spot FCRA violations related to tenant background screening\nHow to access free information from the FTC to help renters\n\n\nSpeakers\nRhonda Perkins\, Attorney\, Division of Marketing Practices\, Federal Trade Commission \nTiffany George\, Attorney\, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection\, Federal Trade Commission
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/consumer-protection-concerns-for-tenants-from-the-federal-trade-commission/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20190213T130031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2559-1550016000-1550102399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from Equifax
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve discovery in your fair credit reporting cases? NACA is offering a webinar series detailing the document discovery in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) cases. Each webinar will focus on a different credit reporting agency (CRA). In this webinar\, you will learn about Equifax. \nIn each webinar\, you will learn about the documents and information you need to prepare a settlement demand\, conduct the FRCP 30(b)(6) deposition\, and take your case through summary judgment and trial. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the key documents to request?\nHow do you interpret the documents?\nHow do you use these records to evaluate your case\, conduct depositions\, and litigate through motions and trial?\n\n\nSpeaker\nJustin Baxter is an AV-rated trial lawyer with Baxter & Baxter\, LLP\, in Portland. He has  received large verdicts against Equifax and TRS Home Furnishings under the Oregon Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Act\, and against a debt buyer and collection law firm under the FDCPA.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/fcra-discovery-series-understanding-documents-from-equifax/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190131
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20190130T130002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2562-1548806400-1548892799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Whom to Sue and How to Get Paid in Auto Fraud Cases
DESCRIPTION:You have a great client and a terrific set of facts. Two important questions linger. Whom should you sue to optimize your client’s recovery? If your defendants refuse to pay up\, what measures can you take to ensure your client (and you!) get paid? \nThis CLE webinar is geared for any practitioner interested in handling auto fraud cases. This webinar will be exceptionally helpful for newer practitioners as you learn to maximize your results and avoid pitfalls of zero-payout recoveries.  It will also be helpful for those who have successfully obtained default judgments and now need new angles on collecting your judgments. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to determine the best causes of action depending on the target defendants\nWhether a particular defendant has a pocket to pick: are they financially viable?\nHow to collect of default judgments.\n\n\nSpeakers\nAmy Clark has been her own boss doing consumer law\, bankruptcy\, and employee-side employment law for over ten years. As a solo attorney\, Amy has extensive experience in calming and encouraging her clients\, hunting for errors and fraud in auto finance paperwork\, filing suits to enforce warranties\, explaining to consumers why accurate information will remain on credit reports\, and beating up bullies in court. Amy’s practice\, Amy Clark Law\, counsels consumers all over Texas. \nDana Karni founded Karni Law Firm\, P.C. in July of 2007 and has since been tirelessly pursuing and finding success for her clients in many areas of consumer law. Dana began her consumer rights career handling debt collection defense cases\, as well as plaintiff’s debt collection abuse lawsuits. Over the past three years\, Dana has transitioned her law practice to include auto fraud cases. Early in 2018\, Dana won her first federal jury trial pursuing a used car dealer for odometer fraud.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/whom-to-sue-and-how-to-get-paid-in-auto-fraud-cases/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20181116T130007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2571-1542326400-1542412799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Use of Implied Warranties in Auto Fraud Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Breach of Implied Warranty is a hot topic in the area of consumer litigation. There have been many recent developmental changes in this area. This cause of action is not always understood and is often forgotten. However\, it is a valuable cause of action that can help strengthen your auto case and your chances of prevailing in settlement or trial. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThis course will help you understand the history and development of implied warranty theories.\nYou will learn how to effectively use breach of warranty in specific types of auto litigation.\n\n\nSpeaker\nSusan A. Yeck has been a litigator for 31 years and has been exclusively practicing lemon law/auto fraud since 2004. She has several published opinions in the area of Lemon Law including a landmark lemon law decision Donlen v. Ford (2013) 217 Cal. App. 4th 138. She is the owner of Lemon Law Associates of California and is a graduate of the University of California\, Davis B.A. Double Major International Relations/Spanish 1981 and the University of San Diego School of Law J.D. 1984.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/use-of-implied-warranties-in-auto-fraud-litigation/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181109
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20181108T130017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2574-1541635200-1541721599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Revoking Acceptance in Automobile Cases
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will show you how to identify the cases when revoking acceptance is an appropriate remedy for your clients.  It will also discuss the steps pre- and post-revocation to assist your clients with obtaining a resolution from the dealership. This webinar is geared to individuals who already have knowledge about deceptive automobile sales practices. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to determine whether revocation is appropriate.\nHow to revoke acceptance effectively.\nHow to prepare your client for revocation and what to expect.\n\n\nSpeaker\nTashia Zeigler practices in Georgia.  She worked for over a decade as a public interest lawyer in State government and now practices with The Zeigler Firm in Atlanta\, Georgia.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/revoking-acceptance-in-automobile-cases/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20181106T130044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2577-1541462400-1541548799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Reseller Liability: Consumers’ Rights and Remedies under the FCRA
DESCRIPTION:The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs)\, which includes resellers. Attendees will learn about consumers’ FCRA rights and remedies against resellers. Attendees will also learn how to issue spot for potential reseller cases and how to litigate against resellers. The presentation will discuss discovery tactics in reseller cases and litigation strategy. You will also be provided an explanation of how resellers’ data flows through to Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s automated underwriting systems and be provided a brief update on the status of past and pending litigation involving consumers’ claims against Fannie Mae for violations of the FCRA. \nIf you are filing FCRA cases against furnishers and CRAs\, but you have not litigated against resellers\, then you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to learn how to better serve your clients and pick the right reseller case. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nResellers’ duties under the FCRA\nRemedies for resellers’ noncompliance with FCRA\nLitigation and discovery strategy\nHow credit data flows and is integrated into Fannie Mae conventional mortgage loans and pending claims against Fannie Mae in FCRA litigation\n\n\nSpeakers\nMicah Adkins has focused exclusively on representing identity theft victims and consumers with credit report or background report errors since 2011. He is licensed in Alabama\, Tennessee\, and Texas\, maintains offices in all three states\, and represents clients across the South. Micah also regularly co-counsels with NACA lawyers on a collaborative and referral basis. \nPaul Mengedoth was a mortgage loan originator and post-closing mortgage analyst for a large mortgage lender prior to law school. For the first seven years of his law practice\, he primarily represented creditors on consumer financial services regulation\, compliance\, and litigation defense. For the last fourteen years\, he has solely represented consumers to champion their individual and class claims against creditors and debt collectors/furnishers\, credit reporting agencies\, and resellers. He is co-counsel on a number of pending individual and class action cases brought under the FCRA against Fannie Mae for its transmission of inaccurate information about potential borrowers through its automated underwriting system.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/reseller-liability-consumers-rights-and-remedies-under-the-fcra/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181107
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20181106T130012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2580-1541462400-1541548799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Older Consumers—Research and Resources from the Federal Trade Commission
DESCRIPTION:Join staff members from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as they share research and resources about the top consumer protection issues facing older consumers. The webinar will include new analyses of the reports received from older adults and provide insights that advocates can use to develop their own strategies for helping older consumers in their communities. The webinar will also include information about fraud prevention messages designed for older consumers as well as resources to help consumers after they have been scammed. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n    New research about the frauds reported by older consumers versus younger consumers\n    FTC strategies for combating fraud affecting older adults\n    Recent law enforcement actions affecting older adults\n\n\nSpeakers\nKati Daffan\, Assistant Director\, Division of Marketing Practices\, Federal Trade Commission \nEmma Fletcher\, Division of Consumer and Business Education and the Division of Consumer Response and Operations\, Federal Trade Commission \nPatti Poss\, Attorney\, Division of Marketing Practice\, Federal Trade Commission
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/protecting-older-consumers-research-and-resources-from-the-federal-trade-commission/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181011
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20181010T120041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2588-1539129600-1539215999@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:How Consumer Attorneys Can Amplify their Messages by Dealing Effectively with Reporters
DESCRIPTION:Dealing with the media is often a skill that’s outside the comfort zone of many consumer attorneys\, and that’s a shame. They frequently have great stories to tell about injustices done to consumers and efforts to remedy them\, and those stories should be much more widely heard. A few basic tips for dealing with reporter inquiries can go a long way toward getting those stories out. Hear what you can do from a twenty-year veteran of journalism. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to be more at ease with reporters who want to hear your (and your client’s) story\nHow to synthesize your points in a way that will appeal to media\nHow to promote the stories that appears in the media\n\n\nSpeaker\nCarter Dougherty is the communications director at Americans for Financial Reform. Previously\, he was a journalist for twenty years\, writing from Europe\, Africa\, and Washington\, DC. He has worked for outlets including Bloomberg News\, The New York Times\, The Economist\, The Washington Times\, and the German newspaper\, Die Welt.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/how-consumer-attorneys-can-amplify-their-messages-by-dealing-effectively-with-reporters/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20181004T120052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2591-1538611200-1538697599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Defending Debtors against First- and Third-Party Creditors
DESCRIPTION:When defending a debt defense case\, it’s important to be aware of the unique challenges that arise in cases dealing with third party debt creditors vs. first party creditors and to tailor the defense accordingly. Learn effective pre-trial negotiations tactics and trial strategies to defend clients against first and third party creditors. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to develop a discovery plan against first and third party creditors\nHow to attack first party creditors with arguments that are generally being met with skepticism from the court\nHow to attack third party creditors\, including how to evaluate their forward flow agreements\n\n\nPresenter\nWill Geddings is a debtor’s lawyer who has spent the better part of a decade working at Hays Cauley\, P.C. in Florence\, South Carolina. Hays Cauley is a consumer/debtor’s firm that only provides services to consumers/debtors\, which include litigating cases in which creditors have violated the FCRA\, the FDCPA\, the TCPA\, TILA\, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act\, and South Carolina law. Will’s main areas of practice include all of the aforementioned areas\, but center around debt defense and automobile fraud.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/defending-debtors-against-first-and-third-party-creditors/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20180927T120018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2597-1538006400-1538092799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Bankruptcy for Consumer Litigators: What You Should Know When a Bankruptcy Interrupts Your Case
DESCRIPTION:Bankruptcy is a confusing\, rule driven area of law. It’s also an area most civil litigators know little about. In this webinar\, we will discuss ways to protect yourself and your client when a bankruptcy is threatened\, or even when a bankruptcy stops your case short. You’ll learn what to do to preserve your clients’ claims and your attorney’s fees\, as well as how to navigate unfamiliar waters confidently when your practice intersects with bankruptcy law. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to stay out of trouble with the automatic stay\nWhat claims survive a bankruptcy filing\nHow to navigate the bankruptcy world to pursue claims\nHow to navigate bankruptcy trustees\n\n\nSpeaker\nJennifer Hendrickson has been practicing bankruptcy law in Northern California for 9 years. She is a professor of law at Empire College of Law and has represented over 600 clients in bankruptcy and civil court.  Jennifer currently practices in the areas of bankruptcy\, dealer fraud\, and lemon law.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/bankruptcy-for-consumer-litigators-what-you-should-know-when-a-bankruptcy-interrupts-your-case/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180808
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20180807T120030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2511-1533600000-1533686399@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Post-Discharge FCRA Claims: Issue Spotting and Intake
DESCRIPTION:Commercial and consumer bankruptcy filings are steadily rising\, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). Former ABI Executive Director Samuel J. Gerdano has described bankruptcy as providing a “shield for distressed consumers and businesses confronted with rising interest rates and global economic challenges.” Consumer attorneys are well positioned to assure that the right to a “Fresh Start” guaranteed by the bankruptcy code is realized for unfortunate consumers. Unfortunately\, for some consumers\, this “Fresh Start” is frustrated by credit reporting inaccuracies that continue to plague them after their discharges are granted. \nThis webinar is geared toward intermediate and advanced practitioners who already have a functional understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It is not necessary to be a bankruptcy practitioner; however\, a basic understanding of the bankruptcy code is helpful. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat to do immediately after a bankruptcy discharge is entered\nHow to identify credit reporting issues during the intake process:\nWhat documents are needed and where to get them\nWhat the credit report should look like post-discharge\nCommon issues related to the reporting of debts included in the bankruptcy\nHow to evaluate common credit reporting issues\nHow to identify “bad actors” in a post-discharge credit reporting case\n\n\nSpeaker\nMichael Rapp is a licensed attorney in the states of Kansas and Missouri. Since graduating law school\, Michael has focused his practice exclusively on consumer law with a concentration on Fair Debt Collection Practices (FDCPA)\, Credit Reporting (FCRA) and Telephone Consumer Protection (TCPA). Michael Rapp graduated from UMKC School of Law\, where he served as Research Administrator for Friedman on Leases and was awarded the Sanford B. Ladd Award for his exceptional achievement in Real Estate Law. Prior to attending law school\, Michael served his country\, was decorated\, and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/post-discharge-fcra-claims-issue-spotting-and-intake/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180627
DTSTAMP:20260129T184932Z
CREATED:20180626T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T184932Z
UID:3840-1529971200-1530057599@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) 101
DESCRIPTION:Webinars\n\nMastering RFIs and NOEs Essential RESPA Tools for Protecting Homeowners in Times of Job Loss\nRESPA 101: Drafting Effective Requests for Information and Notices of Error\nReg X Claims: The Unqualified Written Request\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to draft Requests for Information and Notices of Error and use them as litigation and discovery tools\nHow to litigate RESPA claims for mortgage servicing violations\nHow to identify Reg Z and Z claims\, breach of contract claims\, and misapplication of payment claims\n\nThis webinar series is geared to beginner and intermediate attorneys interested in litigating Reg X cases. \n\nPresenters\nAttorney Brian Flick is a managing partner of the Dann Law’s Cincinnati office. His practice is focused on bankruptcy\, foreclosure defense\, appellate litigation\, and other areas of consumer law. \n22
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/webinar-bundles/real-estate-settlement-procedures-act-respa-101/
CATEGORIES:Curated Webinar Bundles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180621
DTSTAMP:20220128T023203Z
CREATED:20180620T120016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023203Z
UID:2615-1529452800-1529539199@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Don’t Make this Mistake—Accuracy: Avoiding the Landmine in FCRA Cases
DESCRIPTION:Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and furnishers rely on three main defenses in FCRA cases: accuracy\, damages\, and willfulness. Accuracy is the most dangerous defense. When CRAs or furnishers take the position that the reporting was accurate\, there can be serious and costly consequences for a consumer’s claim and hopes of settlement. \nThis webinar will explore accuracy through a case recently decided by the 9th Circuit Court of appeals: Shaw v. Experian. Among other things\, we will take a deep dive into many of the documents produced in that case. This webinar is geared to any attorney who brings FCRA claims against CRAs or furnishers. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow accuracy is defined under the FCRA\nHow and why to avoid the accuracy defense whenever possible\nWhat is likely to happen when an accuracy defense is raised\nWhat documents to request for discovery on questions of accuracy\n\n\nSpeaker\nG. John Cento is an Indiana-based attorney with a national practice who has been practicing credit reporting law since 2000. From 2000 to 2007\, Cento represented both Trans Union (as an attorney at Katz & Korin and then Schuckit and Associates) and Equifax (as an attorney at Kilpatrick Stockton and King & Spalding) and defended those CRAs against FCRA claims brought by consumers. Cento now brings FCRA claims on behalf of consumers. Cento has litigated hundreds of FCRA cases throughout the country\, and his experience includes trial and appeal.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/dont-make-this-mistake-accuracy-avoiding-the-landmine-in-fcra-cases/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180615
DTSTAMP:20240819T155624Z
CREATED:20180614T120027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T155624Z
UID:2618-1528934400-1529020799@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Workflows to Automate Your Solo Practice
DESCRIPTION:Standard productivity hacks don’t cut it when you alone are responsible for an entire law practice. This session will cover strategies to create repeatable\, step-by-step workflows to run your business\, providing several example workflows on how to automate the process of attracting and booking new clients. This webinar will have the opportunity for interaction\, where attendees will also be able to ask questions or share workflows and automation techniques that are working for them. This webinar is geared to any attorney with too much to do but is especially good for solo practitioners who run the whole show. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to create and implement automated workflows in your law practice to dramatically cut down on the time you spend on routine tasks\nHow to implement an example workflow that will be provided during the session\, specifically an automated method for attracting and booking new clients\nWhat software\, techniques\, and workflows your colleagues are using to enhance the productivity of their law practices\n\n\nSpeaker\nIan Chowdhury joined the California bar in 1998. He worked for several years as a litigator at large firm and then started his own practice in 2004 defending consumers against debt collection cases. Ian has been gradually learning ever since how to build his business by thinking about it as an Internet business.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/workflows-to-automate-your-solo-practice/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180524
DTSTAMP:20220128T023204Z
CREATED:20180523T120030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023204Z
UID:2626-1527033600-1527119999@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Reimagine Damages: Automatic Stay and Discharge Violations in Bankruptcy Court
DESCRIPTION:The guidelines that courts use to calculate the actual damages\, punitive damages\, and attorneys’ fees allowed for bankruptcy stay and discharge violations are constantly evolving. The webinar will highlight new trends in the law and share the newest court decisions and verdicts regarding damage awards. The webinar will also address whether the automatic stay ends on the date of discharge or continues thereafter for actions that relate back to events during the bankruptcy. \nFinally\, the webinar will examine whether punitive damages are available for discharge violations under contempt.  The emphasis of the discussion will be on developing cases to maximize damage awards. This webinar is geared to intermediate and advanced consumer attorneys. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to develop automatic stay cases to maximize damages following the In re Sundquist decision.\nHow to set up discharge violation cases to overcome the discretionary nature of a contempt action.\nHow to look at post-discharge collection actions as potential litigation instead of the necessary obligations of a bankruptcy practice.\n\n\nSpeaker\nChristina L. Henry is an attorney with Henry & DeGraaff\, PS\, in Seattle\, WA. The firm has a consumer bankruptcy and litigation practice. The litigation focuses on bankruptcy issues under the automatic stay\, violations of the bankruptcy discharge\, and litigation under the FDCPA\, FCRA\, and the Washington State Consumer Protection Act.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/reimagine-damages-automatic-stay-and-discharge-violations-in-bankruptcy-court/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180308
DTSTAMP:20220128T023204Z
CREATED:20180307T130015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023204Z
UID:2640-1520380800-1520467199@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Reg X Claims: The Unqualified Written Request
DESCRIPTION:The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)\, as implemented through Regulation X\, applies to all federally related mortgage loans with few exceptions. RESPA requires specific disclosures and procedures in connection with the application\, settlement\, and servicing of one to four dwelling secured consumer loans. In this webinar\, Max Gardner will review how to effectively use Reg X in dealing with all issues related to the “servicing” of such loans\, including what you must know BEFORE you file any mortgage servicing case or consumer bankruptcy case. This webinar is geared to attorneys of all levels who file or want to file RESPA violations in their practice. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to litigate RESPA claims for mortgage servicing violations\nWhat steps are necessary to file a proper RESPA claim based on Reg X errors\nHow to calculate actual damages in RESPA claims\n\n\n\n“Worthwhile time spent. I always learn something that I can utilize in my practice. Presenters are knowledgeable and organized. Thank you.” Cate Eranthe\n“Max Gardner is always a great speaker and teacher.”\n\n\nSpeaker\nAttorney Oliver Max Gardner III is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in America in the area of predatory mortgage servicing and as the “Dean” of mortgage servicing issues in consumer bankruptcy cases. Max received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1969 and graduated with high honors from the UNC School of Law in 1974. Following graduation\, he served as the Senior Law Clerk to the Hon. William H. Bobbitt\, the late Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court\, and as Senior Law Clerk to the Hon. William Copeland\, an Associate Justice of that Court. He has been recognized twice by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys for special national awards. He is also the founder of his renowned Max Gardner’s Bankruptcy Boot Camp.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/reg-x-claims-the-unqualified-written-request/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180228
DTSTAMP:20220128T023204Z
CREATED:20180227T130024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T023204Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Initiative Professional Development Package
DESCRIPTION:Webinars\n\nTax Implications of Attorneys’ Fees in Consumer Cases\n1099s and Attorneys’ Fees\nTrees and Fruit: How Fee Agreements May Change the Taxation of Attorneys’ Fees\nNACA Tax Initiative\nNACA Tax Update 2019\n\n\nWhy These Videos Are Helpful\nUnder our current understanding of tax law\, attorneys’ fees may be taxable income for your clients. Understanding why this is the case\, how the 2017 tax law has exacerbated this issue\, and how we can attempt to solve this problem—including how to structure your retainer agreements—is covered in these webinars. All legal aid and private consumer lawyers need to understand the potential impact of tax law on their clients. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy and how attorneys’ fees in consumer cases are being treated as income for your clients\nHow you can potentially minimize financial harm to your clients\nWhat some avenues are for addressing 1099s that are incorrect or erroneously issued\nHow NACA’s Tax Initiative is addressing the issue through litigation and legislation\n\n\nSpeaker\nAyalon Eliach has been working on the NACA Tax Initiative since 2014. Prior to that\, he practiced tax law at Roberts & Holland LLP and Paul\, Weiss\, Rifkind\, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York City. He holds a JD\, cum laude\, from Harvard Law School and a BA\, summa cum laude\, from Yale University. His views on tax law have appeared in various publications\, including the New York Times and the NYU Review of Law & Social Change.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/webinar-bundles/tax-initiative-professional-development-package/
CATEGORIES:Curated Webinar Bundles
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