Class Action Town Hall 2
NACA is seeking to expand its education offering to help class action attorneys become more successful in their practices. To develop educational programs and resources that meet the needs of…
What’s in Store in Federal Regulator’s Proposed Auto Fraud Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finally done it. In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act granted the FTC the specific authority to write a rule…
Defending Nursing Home Collection Lawsuits
There has been a significant increase in collection lawsuits filed against family members and loved ones to collect on nursing home residents' debts. The nursing homes' claims against these third…
Larios V. Specialized Loan Servicing—Why You Should Pick Your Fair Credit Trial Cases Carefully
Not every FCRA case should be on a trial track, but when you find the right case, it is definitely worth bringing to trial. Seasoned FCRA trial attorneys Stephanie Tatar…
Solar Fraud: The Tricks and Traps
Door-to-door solar sellers are often experienced fraudsters. They make outrageous promises, use bait-and-switch, get signatures on a tablet that are then applied to predatory contracts, use fake emails to prevent customers…
Writing the Story of the Case
Skillful storytelling takes a brief from the law school writing course instruction of producing a “just the facts” soullessly objective piece of technical writing to the evocative ground of Atticus Finch moving the entire courtroom.
Hiring and Training a Virtual Assistant
Are you interested in increasing your firm’s productivity using a virtual assistant (VA)? There are many factors to consider when using an outsourcing firm, including how to vet candidates and…
How to Run a High-Volume FCRA Practice
Are you interested in learning how to find and handle high volumes of FCRA cases while learning how to avoid the pitfalls of a high-volume practice? If yes, this webinar is for you.
Debt Defense eCourse
Nearly 30 million Americans have a debt in collections. Given that the average American household has approximately $15,000 in credit card debt, this trend is likely to remain active for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, as unpaid debt is sold to third-party debt buyers for pennies on the dollar, debt buyers use the courts to sue hundreds of consumers in one fell swoop, often without any knowledge that the debt is still owed or that the amount is correct. Learning how to effectively handle debt defense cases and spot affirmative claims with fee-shifting statutes is an excellent path to start a thriving consumer practice.
FCRA 101 eCourse
According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 20 percent of Americans have serious mistakes on their credit reports. This impacts their abilities to purchase homes and cars and even to secure jobs. With many Americans currently and projected to be struggling to make ends meet, the need to access credit is crucial to allow families to stay in their homes and avoid car repossessions. Incorrect credit reporting makes home and car loans unaffordable to those most vulnerable. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) delineates consumer rights regarding reporting of consumer data and responsibilities of Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and furnishers to provide accurate information.
Recovering Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bonds
Have you ever turned away a good case against a car dealer because they have gone out of business, or you fear that it could happen before you are able…
Spotting FCRA Violations by Reviewing Your Client’s Credit Reports
he national credit bureaus maintain credit files for most consumers and issue credit reports to third parties based upon the contents of these files. That information includes data about credit…
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