Introduction to Consumer Law Package
Webinars - Spotting FCRA Violations by Reviewing Your Client's Credit Reports - Developing an Auto Practice Part: Issue Spotting Auto Claims - Debt Defense - Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 101 - Loss Mitigation 101 - RESPA 101: Drafting Effective Requests for Information and Notices of Error - Introduction to Student Loan Cases - To…
Consumer Protection Issues in Real Estate After the National Association of Realtors Settlement
Real estate brokers have enjoyed decades of freedom from regulation and accountability, resulting in commission levels about twice that of comparable nations. The NAR settlement exposed the underlying anti-competitive practices, but the industry is adapting its model to maintain inflated commissions. This webinar will discuss opportunities available to consumer protection attorneys-- whether representing individual consumers…
Preparing for Trial and Drafting the Pretrial Documents- What You Need to Know and Do
You have defeated the motion for summary judgment and the case is set for trial. Now what do you do? Two experienced NACA trial attorneys will let you know the ins and outs of the myriad documents and motions you have to prepare, and overcoming pretrial obstacles, so your trial will be successful. This webinar…
Mastering RFIs and NOEs: Essential RESPA Tools for Protecting Homeowners in Times of Job Loss
As more federal workers lose their jobs, the number of loan modifications and foreclosures is expected to increase during this challenging period of job transition. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) has established itself as the most effective tool that any consumer practitioner can use when dealing with mortgage servicers. Requests for Information (RFIs) and…
Beginner’s Guide to Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Statutes in Auto Cases
Almost every state has an Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Statutes (UDAP) consumer protection statute modeled after the one developed by the Federal Trade Commissions. These statutes are generally uniform across the country but with important differences unique to each state. Bringing a UDAP claim is an excellent starting point for consumer cases. Drawing…
Basics of Evaluating FDCPA Claims
Total consumer debt is at an all-time high. American households hold $18.036 trillion of debt, averaging $105,056 per family. With a jobless rate of four percent, a good percentage of that debt is being pursued in collections. While some debt collectors comply with the state and federal debt collection laws, many do not. This session…
Student Loans in the Eye of the Storm: What Attorneys Need to Know Now
Not a day passes with this new administration where we don’t wonder what is going on with student loans. Combine that with the National SAVE lawsuit in the 8th circuit, and you have what appears to be a perfect storm. What payment plans are valid? Is forgiveness still on the table? And what about this…
Identifying Furnisher Claims
Furnishers of information to the credit bureaus play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of credit reporting. Furnishers also have important responsibilities in investigating consumers’ disputes of inaccurate credit report information. Identifying claims against furnishers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, however, is not as straightforward as identifying claims against the credit…
Defending Against HELOC Foreclosures
If you're a consumer attorney looking to expand your toolkit and better serve clients facing foreclosure, this webinar is essential. As zombie HELOCs resurface and put vulnerable homeowners at risk, understanding how these financial products differ from traditional mortgages—and how to spot legal issues and defenses—is critical. This session will equip you with foundational knowledge…
Storms, Claims, and Coverage: Exploring the Complexities of Bringing Homeowner Insurance Claims
With the dawn of the era of climate change, the increase of extreme weather events nationwide has led to a corresponding spike in the number of homeowners and commercial insurance claims resulting from these storm events and subsequently litigation arising from disputes over those claims. This creates a highly specialized area of the law which…
Spotting FCRA Violations in Post-Discharge Bankruptcy
One of the primary purposes of bankruptcy is to give an honest individual debtor who finds themselves in financial hardship a “fresh start.” Often, however, consumers who have dutifully completed the bankruptcy process and received a discharge nevertheless find themselves still handcuffed to their old debts, due to the credit bureaus reporting inaccurate information about…
Ask the Auto Fraud Experts: Daniel Blinn and Nicholas Mattison
Do you have an auto practice, or are you considering adding auto to your practice areas? Want to get help with spotting, valuing or litigating your auto cases? Interested in getting feedback from two of the most experienced auto fraud attorneys in the consumer law community? Daniel Blinn and Nicholas Mattison will be available for…
FCBA 101: Enforcing Consumer Credit Card Billing Protections and Maximizing Client Recoveries
This webinar is designed to help attorneys navigate the FCBA’s critical protections for consumers, particularly the unauthorized use and billing dispute provisions that apply to open-end credit accounts.
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