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UID:30483-1783515600-1783522800@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Issue Spotting Common Auto Claims
DESCRIPTION: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 nearly 300 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 are several federal and state statutes that serve as tools for consumer attorneys to help rectify the wrongs in the industry and advocate for their consumers. \nThis webinar is aimed at consumer attorneys who are either starting a new practice or looking to expand into the area of auto fraud and will focus on the latest trending issues in the world of auto fraud\, new dealer scams\, how to find new cases\, and tips and tricks for litigation and settlement. \n\nWhat You Will Learn \n\n\n\nHow to find viable auto fraud cases\nWhat are the latest bad dealer practices\nWhat claims to bring\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n Adam G. Taub is the co-founder of Adam G. Taub & Associates Consumer Law Group\, PLC\, a Michigan consumer protection law practice located in Southfield\, Michigan\, a suburb of Detroit. Adam has represented hundreds of victims of auto Fraud since 1998. His practice focuses exclusively on representing consumers against car dealers\, banks\, credit card companies\, mortgage lenders\, credit reporting agencies\, and debt collectors. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University. \nElliot Conn is the founder of Conn Law\, PC\, a California consumer protection law practice headquartered in San Francisco. Elliot has successfully litigated hundreds of consumer cases\, both individual cases and class actions. Through his class actions and other complex cases\, Elliot has been successful in eliminating over $1 billion in consumer debt on behalf of hundreds of thousands of Californians. Elliot’s cases have also put millions of dollars back in consumers’ pockets\, nationwide. Elliot is AV Martindale-Hubbell rated. Elliot is a graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley\, School of Law and received his Bachelors of Arts from Colgate University.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/issue-spotting-common-auto-claims/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T140000
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UID:30448-1784728800-1784732400@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:The ABCs of Solar Fraud: Getting Started on Solar Fraud Cases
DESCRIPTION:Solar fraud cases present unique challenges that require attorneys to understand both consumer protection law and the fundamentals of the residential solar industry. This webinar will provide the foundation you need to evaluate potential solar fraud cases\, conduct effective intake\, identify potential claims\, and avoid common pitfalls when representing consumers. \nJoin experienced solar fraud litigator Rob Treinen as he shares practical lessons from ten years of litigating solar fraud cases\, including how to determine what makes a strong case\, what issues to look for during intake\, and which legal claims may apply. Solar industry expert Taylor Selby will provide critical insight into how solar systems work\, how the industry is structured\, and the technical issues attorneys need to understand when investigating and litigating these cases. \n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to identify key factors that make a strong solar fraud case and recognize common pitfalls in evaluating potential claims.\nHow to conduct a more effective solar fraud intake by gathering the information needed to assess liability and damages.\nWhat are basic solar system concepts and industry practices that are critical to investigating and litigating solar fraud cases.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \nMr. Taylor Selby has been a solar industry professional for over 16 years.  He has been retained as an expert witness in over 70 cases in more than ten states.  Mr. Selby has sold over 1\,000 solar electric systems and overseen more than 6\,000 residential solar electric systems installed on homes.  He has consulted and trained dozens of solar companies throughout the U.S.  He has a master’s degree in Environment and Community from Antioch University\, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Systems\, and is Board Certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) in PV Technical Sales.  Taylor Selby has taught college-level Solar Design classes and earned the following DocuSign University credentials: eSignature Administration Pro\, Agreement Preparation Pro\, and Sender Pro.  \nRob Treinen is a father\, husband and consumer protection attorney.  He started in consumer protection right out of law school\, in 1999.  His first job was working at Legal Aid in Gallup.  For the past 15 years\, Rob has continued helping New Mexicans get justice against unscrupulous corporations via his one attorney shop\, Treinen Law Office. Solar fraud cases are his newest passion\, making up about half of his cases for the past few years.  When he can sneak away\, Rob loves travelling with his family. \n\nRegistration \nPlease note that the live webinar is free to NACA members. If you are a non-member and would like to purchase this webinar\, you need to create an account on consumeradvocates.org and email training@consumeradvocates.org to verify your account. \nClick here to access the webinar.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/the-abcs-of-solar-fraud-getting-started-on-solar-fraud-cases/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T145310Z
CREATED:20260716T135759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T145310Z
UID:30889-1785333600-1785337200@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Bankruptcy and the FCRA: Identifying Post-Discharge Claims
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/bankruptcy-and-the-fcra-identifying-post-discharge-claims/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T134712Z
CREATED:20260714T134237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T134712Z
UID:30864-1785938400-1785942000@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Documents from Experian
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/understanding-documents-from-experian/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T192609Z
CREATED:20260803T192609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T192609Z
UID:31079-1786629600-1786633200@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:All the World's a Courtroom: Ethical Lessons from the Stage
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/all-the-worlds-a-courtroom-ethical-lessons-from-the-stage/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260730T175220Z
CREATED:20260730T175220Z
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UID:31049-1786716000-1786719600@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Tax Issue Update: What You Need to Know Post-Eiler decision
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/tax-issue-update-what-you-need-to-know-post-eiler-decision/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
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CREATED:20260730T112716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T112716Z
UID:31043-1787061600-1787065200@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Litigating EFTA Claims in Arbitration: Navigating JAMS and AAA
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/litigating-efta-claims-in-arbitration-navigating-jams-and-aaa/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000
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UID:31421-1788271200-1788274800@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Nuts and Bolts of Debt Settlement
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/nuts-and-bolts-of-debt-settlement/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T145619Z
CREATED:20260824T145515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145619Z
UID:31379-1788444000-1788447600@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:2026 NACA Membership Survey Results
DESCRIPTION:Learn what’s on the top of NACA members’ minds\, how they are doing in their practice\, and most importantly\, what NACA is doing to keep up with your needs as a consumer attorney. Join this session to hear the results of the recently completed bi-annual NACA membership survey. \n 
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/2026-naca-membership-survey-results/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155736Z
CREATED:20260731T181012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155736Z
UID:31061-1788962400-1788966000@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Documents from Equifax
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/understanding-documents-from-equifax/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260722T195239Z
CREATED:20260722T195239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T195239Z
UID:30966-1789117200-1789142400@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Maryland Consumer Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Maryland Consumer Symposium brings together consumer attorneys from the private bar\, legal services attorneys\,  and government leaders to for a day of exciting speakers\, hands-on learning opportunities\, and networking. \nWhen: Friday\, September 11\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWhere: University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law\, \n500 West Baltimore Street\, Baltimore Maryland 21201 \nCost and attendance: This event is free to attend and includes meals. Registration is limited to 100 attendees. Because seating is limited and there is no charge to attend\, we ask that you only register if you are confident you can attend — this helps ensure a seat is available for everyone who needs one. \nHosted by Civil Justice\, Inc.\, the National Association of Consumer Advocates\, and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. \nInterested in sponsoring this event? We welcome sponsorships to help support this important training. Contact sbowes@civiljusticeinc.org for sponsorship inquiries. \nQuestions? Contact cj@civiljusticeinc.org
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/maryland-consumer-symposium/
LOCATION:UMD Law School\, 500 W Baltimore St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260826T142259Z
CREATED:20260826T142259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T142259Z
UID:31449-1789567200-1789572600@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:EFTA for Legal Aid: Advocating for Victims of Payment Fraud in a Nonprofit Context
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/efta-for-legal-aid-advocating-for-victims-of-payment-fraud-in-a-nonprofit-context/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260903T173351Z
CREATED:20260903T173351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T173351Z
UID:31722-1790085600-1790091000@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Documents from TransUnion
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/understanding-documents-from-transunion/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T172001Z
CREATED:20260902T172001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T172001Z
UID:31712-1790690400-1790694000@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Combatting the Spread of Nonconsensual Images Using the Take It Down Act
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/combatting-the-spread-of-nonconsensual-images-using-the-take-it-down-act/
CATEGORIES:Online Training Courses,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260914T155117Z
CREATED:20260914T155117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T155117Z
UID:31894-1790863200-1790866800@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:What States Are Doing to Fight Junk Fees
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/what-states-are-doing-to-fight-junk-fees/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T144906Z
CREATED:20260928T144906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T144906Z
UID:32115-1791295200-1791298800@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Panchenko\, Lessons Learned
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/panchenko-lessons-learned/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260915T140758Z
CREATED:20260915T140758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T140758Z
UID:31908-1791468000-1791471600@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Practical Cross-Cultural Skills for Consumer Attorneys
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/bridging-the-gap-practical-cross-cultural-skills-for-consumer-attorneys/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T132430Z
CREATED:20260928T132430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T132430Z
UID:32110-1791900000-1791905400@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:When Solar Deals Collapse: Lender Liability\, Bankruptcy\, and the New Front Line of Consumer Solar Litigation
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/when-solar-deals-collapse-lender-liability-bankruptcy-and-the-new-front-line-of-consumer-solar-litigation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20261015T174506Z
CREATED:20261015T174506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T174506Z
UID:32262-1794319200-1794322800@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Auto Fraud Expert: Daniel Blinn
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/ask-the-auto-fraud-expert-daniel-blinn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20261028T171122Z
CREATED:20261028T171122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T171122Z
UID:32370-1795010400-1795014000@www.consumeradvocates.org
SUMMARY:Handling Cases Against State Student Loan Providers
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URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/upcoming/handling-cases-against-state-student-loan-providers/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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