Events
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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You Should Teach A Consumer Law Course
In the wake of the great recession of 2008, law schools saw a surge in interest in consumer protection courses, covering issues such as mortgages, debt collection, and credit reporting.…
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Discovery Planning and Alternatives to Formal Discovery
What You Will Learn How to create a formal and informal discovery plan to obtain documents and information you need to litigate your case Speakers Matthew Loker is the founder…
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How to Keep the Lights On
What You Will Learn Develop your practice to handle consumer claims and still have a consistent cash flow Speakers Larry P. Smith is a consumer attorney, handling matters involving the…
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Spotting Dealer Add- Ons: Gap, Service Contracts, Etching, Other Extras
What You Will Learn How to determine whether dealers committed fraud through add-ons to the financing contract Speakers Gregory T. Babbitt is a partner at Rosner, Barry & Babbitt, LLP,…
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Introduction to Auto Fraud Finance
What You Will Learn Familiarity with the players, processes, and products that are associated with auto finance fraud Speakers Christina Gill Roseman, represents consumers at Roseman Law Firm, PLLC, with…
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Frame and Structural Damage Cases
What You Will Learn Whether frame and structural damage took place in your client’s vehicle What remedies exist to bring relief to your clients with frame and structural damage cases…
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Handling Warranty Claims Using Mag Moss
What You Will Learn Which federal and state rules provide the best remedies for your warranty claims Speakers Will Geddings is a debtor's lawyer who has spent the better part…
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How to Make Money as an Auto Fraud Practitioner
What You Will Learn Learn about different approach to make money from auto fraud cases Speakers Bryce Bell is the founder of Bell Law, LLC, a law firm dedicated to…
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Litigating Odometer Fraud Cases
What You Will Learn How to determine whether odometer fraud took place What remedies exist to bring relief to your clients Speakers Dana Karni founded Karni Law Firm, P.C. in…
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Litigating Yoyo Claims
What You Will Learn How to spot and investigate yo-yo claims properly Speaker M. Kathi Rawls has been practicing law since 2001. She is a graduate of the Gerry Spence…
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How to Keep the Lights On
What You Will Learn Develop your practice and still have a consistent cash flow How to value your cases and services Speakers Cary Flitter is a highly respected expert in consumer…
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Ethics: Unconscious Bias Against Women in the Law
What You Will Learn How to recognize bias against women How to combat bias against women How to be an ally for women who are facing gender bias Speakers Carolyn…
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Persuasive Writing Tips, Tactics, and Strategies
What You Will Learn How to improve your ability to write persuasive legal documents Speakers Ronald L. Burdge, a known nationwide as a leading Lemon Law attorney, has represented literally…
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The New Kids in Town: Mortgage Sub-Servicers—The Who, What, When, Where, and Why Behind this Network
This webinar will examine a case study of New Residential (NRZ) to provide a current example of how the new sub-servicing model in the mortgage market makes things even worse…
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The “Passive” Debt Buyer Issue
If you are suing debt buyers under the FDCPA, you need to understand the recent Circuit Court of Appeals decisions on whether these entities are debt collectors. Debt buyers are…
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Background Screening CRAs: How to Effectively Conduct Discovery and Attack the Reasonableness of the CRAs’ Criminal Record Matching Procedures
While more than 20 million U.S. jobs were wiped out in April 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, the unemployment rate has begun to fall in recent months as the economy…
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Understanding the Metro 2 Reporting Format
If you are litigating FCRA cases involving the Big Three nationwide CRAs (Equifax/Experian/TransUnion) or furnishers to those CRAs, you need to understand the Metro 2 Reporting format. This is standardized…
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Protecting Latino Consumers: Information from the FTC
Learn about the latest scams and consumer issues affecting Latino consumers. FTC staff will share strategies to protect Latino consumers, information on scams affecting Spanish-speaking communities, ways to report problems…
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Nuts and Bolts of Landlord Tenant Litigation
The COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to dramatically increase the number of tenants being evicted from their homes. Because most states ban arbitration clauses in residential leases and also provide for…
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Modern Marketing for the Consumer Rights Lawyer: Using Podcasts, Videos and More
Finding the right clients is a challenge for all law firms and can be exceedingly difficult for consumer rights lawyers, because potential clients don’t often know they have a case…
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Fixing the Attorney Tax Fee Problem: Practical, Litigation, and Legislative Strategies
One of NACA's top priorities continues to be changing the tax law so that consumer law attorneys’ fees are not taxable to your clients. We are always exploring new and…
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What to Ask When You Don’t Know: 30(b)(6) Depositions of Debt Buyers
The deposition of a debt collector is critical to an FDCPA case. It is difficult, if not impossible, to survive summary judgment without it, as most debt collectors refuse to…
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FDCPA & FCRA Claims after Bankruptcy
Consumer bankruptcy filings have seen a precipitous decline due to the COVID-19 crisis with chapter 13 filings down 42 percent year-over year. That is precisely why consumer attorneys need to assure their current…
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ECOA Cases as Companions to FCRA Cases
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) practitioners are likely familiar with the frustrations of trying to ascertain FCRA damages without solid Adverse Action Notices. Violations of Adverse Action Notice requirements are…
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Introduction to Student Loan Cases
Student loans are not going away, despite what you might want, hear on social media, or advocate for. The CARES Act, which protects only a portion of student loans, will…
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Documents in an Auto Fraud Case
What You Will Learn What documents you need to litigate your auto fraud cases Speakers Mark Aschermann is an attorney in Austin, TX, who has been Board Certified in Commercial…
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The Wheels: Screening for Auto Fraud-Related Claims and Defenses
The Wheels: Screening for Auto Fraud-Related Claims and Defenses
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The Deals: Screening for Auto Fraud Financing Violations
What You Will Learn How to spot common auto fraud claims associated with the vehicle financing, including predatory lending and TILA Speakers Nicholas Mattison is a partner in the firm…
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Consultations, Client Expectations, and Case Management in Auto Fraud Cases-Tips for Beginners
Auto Fraud scenarios are widespread, yet many attorneys reject these potential cases. Arbitration clauses and low reported damage awards have made it harder for consumer law practitioners to run a sustainable…
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Common Dealer Defenses and How to Beat Them
What You Will Learn Become familiar with common dealer defenses, including As Is, client participating in the fraud, and vehicle-usage arguments Speakers Dan Blinn is the Managing Attorney of Consumer…
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Discovery in Auto Cases
Learn what information you can get from dealer-management systems and third parties Speakers Known nationwide as a leading Lemon Law attorney, Ronald L. Burdge has represented thousands of consumers in…
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Public-Private Partnering in Auto Fraud Cases
What You Will Learn Learn how private and public attorneys can work together on auto cases • Determine how to handle attorney fees • Drafting effective fee petitions and retainer…
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Find FCRA Cases within Your Current Client Pool and Spot FCRA Violations
Spot common FCRA violations that are occurring to your current clients Speakers James Brady is a Supervisory Attorney in the Consumer Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago. Mr. Brady began…
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Setting up your FCRA Case for Success
What You Will Learn How to conduct an effective intake, including for clients at risk of bankruptcy How to determine what steps you need to take to prepare your case…
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Marketing Your Practice to Find FCRA Claims
What You Will Learn How to determine who is your ideal client How to develop a plan to market yourself to ideal client Speakers SaraEllen Hutchison is an experienced consumer…
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Identifying Claims against Furnishers
What You Will Learn How to spot FCRA claims against furnishers How to choose which cases are worth litigating Speakers Suzanne Begnoche represents plaintiffs in matters involving identity theft, security…
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Considerations for the Inclusion of CRAs in Furnisher Cases
What You Will Learn Determine whom to sue and how to best settle cases that include both CRA and furnisher violations Speakers Barry S. Balmuth was lead counsel for the…
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Triage Your FCRA Practice
What You Will Learn Learn how to set up your FCRA practice. Speakers James Francis (Muhlenberg College, B.A. 1992; Temple University, J.D. 1995), co-Founder of Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., has…
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Ethics of Advertising
What You Will Learn How to ethically generate client leads and market your services Speakers Scott Hardy has been in the tech industry for 30 years and was on the…
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Tenant Screening and Employment Cases
What You Will Learn How to litigate tenant screening and employment cases Speakers Alexis Lehmann is an attorney at Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., who represents individual consumers’ rights under the FCRA…
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Understanding Arbitration Rules for Jams & AAA
Understanding Arbitration Rules for Jams & AAA
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Learn the Game: Basic and Advanced Techniques to Negotiate American Style
What You Will Learn What strategies you need to successfully negotiate your case Speakers Gretchen Reimert Ronald Wilcox has been a consumer protection attorney since 1995, with an office in…
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Dispositive Motions
What You Will Learn Draft and use dispositive motions to further your case goals Speakers Brian L. Bromberg is the owner of the Bromberg Law Office, P.C. in New York…
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Landlord Tenant Package
Webinars Fighting for Tenants—Marrying Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, and Landlord Tenant Law Nuts and Bolts of Landlord Tenant Litigation When Innovation Turns into Exploitation: Emerging Landlord Practices and Tenant Protections…
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Decoding the Rules for Electronic Transactions and Electronic Signatures, including Applications to the TCPA
Are you interested in learning about special (hidden) protections in state law (Uniform Electronics Transactions Act (UETA)) and federal law (E-Sign) to protect consumers in electronic transactions? There are special…
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TransUnion v. Ramirez – Part I: What Does the Supreme Court’s Decision Mean for your FCRA Practice
The Supreme Court's decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, U.S., 2021 WL 2599472 (U.S. June 25, 2021) will change the way that federal courts analyze standing. This session considers the…
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TransUnion v. Ramirez – Part II: What does the Supreme Court’s decision mean for your FDCPA practice
The Supreme Court's decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, U.S., 2021 WL 2599472 (U.S. June 25, 2021) will change the way that federal courts analyze standing. This session considers the impact…
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How to Handle Mortgage Loan Modifications After Forbearance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report that warns of widespread evictions and foreclosures once federal, state, and local pandemic protections come to an end, absent additional public…
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Litigating Auto Dealer Claims Post-Ramirez
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion v. Ramirez, consumer lawyers will need to take care when preparing complaints and suing auto dealers in federal court. This is especially true…
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Navigating a State Practice Post-Ramirez
In TransUnion v. Ramirez, the Supreme Court’s ruling gave license to U.S. District Courts to systematically dismiss consumer claims for lack of Article III standing. Despite Congress’s creation of statutes…
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NACA-NCLC Facilitator Training Program
Are you interested in taking on a leadership role within NACA or NCLC? Increasingly, both organizations are looking to boost engagement through interactive, roundtable discussions that take place at in-person…
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Truth in Lending Act Package
Webinars: Hands-On Tools for TILA Closed End Credit Cases Introduction to TILA Claims Spotting and Litigating TILA Claims Why These Videos Are Helpful Are you new to Truth in Lending…
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Auto Finance Fraud Package
Webinars Deals: Screening for Auto Fraud Financing Violations Finance Company Liability in Auto Fraud Litigation Introduction to Auto Fraud Finance Spotting and Litigating TILA Claims Spotting Dealer Add- Ons: Gap,…
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FCRA and Bankruptcy Package
Webinars FDCPA & FCRA Claims after Bankruptcy Post-Discharge FCRA Claims: Issue Spotting and Intake Spotting FCRA violations in post-discharge bankruptcy cases Why these Videos are Helpful Consumer attorneys are well…
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Frame and Structural Damage Cases Package
Webinars Frame and Structural Damage Cases Handing Warranty Claims Using Mag Moss Litigating Odometer Fraud Overcoming Roadblocks in Defective Vehicle Cases The Wheels Why These Videos Are Helpful Interested in…
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