Starting a Student Loan Practice for the Legal Services Practitioner
Many legal service consumer law attorneys experience heavy caseloads and want to take on federal student loan work but do not feel they have the capacity. However, building a small student loan practice is possible. Given the right tools and approach, legal aid attorneys can achieve a more diverse and satisfying caseload. The webinar will…
Workflows to Automate Your Solo Practice
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…
Don’t Make this Mistake—Accuracy: Avoiding the Landmine in FCRA Cases
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. This webinar will explore…
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) 101
Webinars RESPA 101: Drafting Effective Requests for Information and Notices of Error The Da Vinci Code—How to Read and Understand Mortgage Life of Loan Histories using Black Knight’s LoanSphere Magnified MSP Reg X Claims: The Unqualified Written Request The Tactical Deployment of Regulation X: Loss Mitigation in Judicial, Quasi-Judicial, and Non judicial States What You…
Presenting Winning Defenses in Private Student Loan Collections Actions
Interacting with the web of private student loan debt holders and debt collectors continues to be a developing part of practice for consumer attorneys. To litigate this area of law, one needs to keep up to date with the latest news in defending claims by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust (NCSLT), Transworld Systems, and…
Post-Discharge FCRA Claims: Issue Spotting and Intake
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”…
Bankruptcy for Consumer Litigators: What You Should Know When a Bankruptcy Interrupts Your Case
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’…
Defending Debtors against First- and Third-Party Creditors
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. What You Will…
How Consumer Attorneys Can Amplify their Messages by Dealing Effectively with Reporters
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…
Protecting Older Consumers—Research and Resources from the Federal Trade Commission
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…
Reseller Liability: Consumers’ Rights and Remedies under the FCRA
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…
Revoking Acceptance in Automobile Cases
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.…
Use of Implied Warranties in Auto Fraud Litigation
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…
State Retail Installment Sales Act and Truth in Lending Act Claims in Vehicle Purchases
State retail installment sales laws are useful tools for litigating auto cases that are at times overlooked. Those statutes and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) can provide important remedies to victims of dealer wrongdoing. By attending, you will gain insight on the overlap between federal laws, such as TILA and state retail installment sales…
Whom to Sue and How to Get Paid in Auto Fraud Cases
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? This CLE webinar is geared for any practitioner interested in handling…
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