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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from Equifax
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. In each webinar, you will learn…
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Consumer Protection Concerns for Tenants from the Federal Trade Commission
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…
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FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from TransUnion
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. In each webinar, you will learn…
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FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from Experian
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. In each webinar, you will learn…
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Tax Initiative Update – 2019
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. What You Will Learn What needs to happen to change the IRS’ wrongheaded policy, relating to both litigation and proposed legislation What our recommended best practices and…
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FCRA Discovery Series: Understanding Documents from the Big Three Credit Reporting Agencies
Webinars Understanding documents from Equifax Understanding documents from Experian Understanding documents from TranUnion Why These Videos are Helpful 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…
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How to Succeed in Arbitration: A Three-Webinar Boot Camp
Webinars Pre-Arbitration Considerations and the Arbitration Demand The Preliminary Hearing and Discovery The Arbitration Hearing and Post-Hearing Briefing Why These Videos Are Helpful Arbitration 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…
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So You Have a Case with a Fee Claim; Now What? Learn How to Maximize your Fee Award
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…
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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…
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Protecting Military Consumers—Special Protections and Issues
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…
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How to Become a Successful Student Loan Lawyer
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. The student loan problem is often very confusing and misunderstood by the…
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Student Loans
Webinars Introduction to Student Loan Cases How to become a successful Student Loan Lawyer Bankruptcy may be the Best Choice for Student Loan Relief Post Election Student Loans in the Eye of the Storm: What Attorneys Need to Know Now Why These Videos are Helpful There are 1.6 trillion dollars in outstanding student loans in…
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Fighting for Tenants—Marrying Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, and Landlord Tenant Law
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…
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Developing a Private Auto Fraud Practice
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…
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Developing an Auto Fraud Practice: Issue Spotting Auto Claims
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…
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Virtual Depositions
The practice of consumer law is going virtual. Video depositions will become the new norm. Harnessing the power of online platforms will allow you to conduct depositions as if you were there in person. Best of all, you can do all of this from the comfort of your home office. What You Will Learn What…
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