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How to Set up a Successful Mortgage Practice
Dodd-Frank Mortgage Servicing Rules, alone or in conjunction with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, are effective tools to assist homeowners with mortgage-related financial problems. You have heard about the rules, but how do you avoid having Chapter 7 as your own exit strategy? This webinar is for those practitioners who cannot resist these legal challenges but still…
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Debt Collection Issues and Other Updates from the FTC
Join us to hear about some of the recent issues the Federal Trade Commission has been seeing in debt collection matters. These issues include phantom debt, unlawful third-party communications, collectors not disclosing their identity, and other misrepresentations regarding the nature of the debt. Staff from the FTC will talk about recent cases involving violations of…
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Building your FDCPA Practice Using your Current Stock of Consumer Debt Work
If you have a consumer bankruptcy or debt defense practice, this webinar is for you. Our speakers will help you identify the opportunities for income-generating FDCPA cases you may already have in your files. Find the low-hanging fruit that these practice areas provide and learn how to build an FDCPA practice from the ground up.…
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Strategies for Deposing Corporate Fact Witnesses
Mortgage companies and other industry players usually designate professional witnesses who know next to nothing and waste our time. To pin down what went wrong, we need to identify and depose fact witnesses. We can gather both facts and admissions from these fact witnesses. These depositions often help focus our strategy for deposing a corporate…
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Identifying 1681e(b) Claims and Knowing when/if to Dispute with the CRAs
If you never (or rarely ever) file stand-alone 1681e(b) claims (or you don't know what an e(b) claim is), you should definitely attend this webinar! This webinar is intended to educate attorneys who are new to Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation or who have not thought about bringing a lawsuit against a credit reporting…
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) 101
Webinars Decoding the Rules for Electronic Transactions and Electronic Signatures, Including Applications to the TCPA Gathering, Preserving, and Leveraging Evidence in FDCPA and TCPA Cases Maximizing Value of TCPA cases Stop the Insanity! – Learn how TCPA Can Turn Spam into Cases Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you interested in litigating TCPA claims? Do…
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Debt Defense 101
Webinars Defending Debtors against First- and Third-Party Creditors Turning Debt Defense Cases into a Consumer Practice Debt Defense 101 Trial Preparation Debt Defense with Peter Holland What to ask when you don't know: 30b6 of a debt buyer Residential Rental Debt Collection Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you interested in developing a thriving debt…
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Student Loans and Bankruptcy
Webinars Managing Student Loans in Bankruptcy Student Loans: Is Bankruptcy the Right Choice How and When to Discharge Private Student Loans in Bankruptcy How to become a Successful Student Loan Lawyer Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you interested in litigating student loans cases? Do you want to learn which cases can be resolved in…
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 201
Webinars Don’t Make this Mistake—Accuracy: Avoiding the Landmine in FCRA Cases Understanding the Metro 2 Reporting Format Suing the Government under the FCRA Beating Back Experian's Attempts to Compel FCRA Claims into Arbitration Why These Videos Are Helpful Do you want to take on more complex FCRA claims, including class action claims? Do you want…
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 101
Webinars Discovering Evidence in Credit Reporting Cases How Much FCRA Cases Are Worth Find FCRA Cases within Your Current Client Pool and Spot FCRA Violations Identifying 1681e(b) Claims and Knowing when/if to Dispute with the CRAs Identifying Claims against Furnishers Setting up your FCRA Case for Success FCRA 101: Documents for Inaccuracy, ID Theft &…
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Bankruptcy and Consumer Cases
Webinars Litigating Adversary Proceedings in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases Managing Student Loans in Bankruptcy Student Loans: Is Bankruptcy the Right Choice Discharge Violations Reimagine Damages: Automatic Stay and Discharge Violation in Bankruptcy Court Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you interested in handling both consumer cases and bankruptcy cases? Do you want to file adversary proceedings…
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Legal Services Package
Webinars Consumer Defense Clinics: Building a Courthouse Clinic from the Ground Up How to Start/Maintain a Consumer Practice within a Legal Services Agency Starting a Student Loan Practice for the Legal Services Practitioner Online Roundtable: Auto Fraud in a Legal Aid Setting Bring the FCRA into Your Legal Aid Practice Why These Videos Are Helpful…
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) 101
Webinars Building your FDCPA Practice Using your Current Stock of Consumer Debt Work Maximizing Damages under the FDCPA Powerful FDCPA Intake: Taking Great Cases and Making Great Money Gathering, Preserving, and Leveraging Evidence in FDCPA and TCPA Cases FDCPA 101 Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you interested in developing a thriving FDCPA practice? Improve your…
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Auto Fraud 101
Webinars Mastering Wrongful Repossession Cases Developing an Auto Fraud Practice Part 2 Finance Company Liability in Auto Fraud Litigation Hands-On Tools for TILA Closed-End Credit Cases How to Make Money as an Auto Fraud Practitioner Introduction to Auto Fraud Finance Used Car Cases Can Be More Profitable Than You Think Beginner’s Guide to Unfair and…
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Developing a Consumer Law Practice
Webinars Building your FDCPA Practice Using your Current Stock of Consumer Debt Work Developing an Auto Fraud Practice Part 1 Developing an Auto Fraud Practice Part 2 How to Become a Successful Student Loan Lawyer How Consumer Law Specialties Choose You How to Set Up a Successful Mortgage Practice Triage Your FCRA Practice Why These…
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Disputable Me: Tools and Tricks for Challenging Credit Card Debt
Nearly fifty percent of Americans have been victims of credit card fraud in the past five years. The fallout from fraudulent charges can extend beyond the simple hassle of being placed on a “brief hold” when calling the card issuer into taking the time, creditworthiness, and sanity away from even the most sophisticated consumer. Fortunately,…
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Hands-On Tools for TILA Closed End Credit Cases
Consumer lawyers routinely review loans, including auto loans, payday loans, tax loans, and pawn loans. All of this paper is an opportunity: experience teaches that many loans violate the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). TILA claims can take many forms and serve many purposes, from creating powerful counterclaims in individual debt collection cases, to forming…
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Tax Initiative Professional Development Package
Webinars Tax Implications of Attorneys' Fees in Consumer Cases 1099s and Attorneys' Fees Trees and Fruit: How Fee Agreements May Change the Taxation of Attorneys' Fees NACA Tax Initiative NACA Tax Update 2019 Why These Videos Are Helpful Under our current understanding of tax law, attorneys' fees may be taxable income for your clients. Understanding…
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Reg X Claims: The Unqualified Written Request
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…
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Reimagine Damages: Automatic Stay and Discharge Violations in Bankruptcy Court
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…
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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…
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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…
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Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) 101
Webinars Mastering RFIs and NOEs Essential RESPA Tools for Protecting Homeowners in Times of Job Loss RESPA 101: Drafting Effective Requests for Information and Notices of Error Reg X Claims: The Unqualified Written Request What You Will Learn How to draft Requests for Information and Notices of Error and use them as litigation and discovery…
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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 Start”…
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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’…
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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…
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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…
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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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