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SUMMARY:Debt Collection Issues and Other Updates from the FTC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStaff from the FTC will talk about recent cases involving violations of the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).  Staff will also discuss how to spot violations of the FDCPA\, and what consumers can do to protect themselves from debt collection scams.  The webinar will also cover the Credit Practices Rule and provide other updates of initiatives coming out of the Federal Trade Commission. \nThis session will be a great introduction for those new to these issues and are looking to get a good update and for those who may be more knowledgeable\, but interested in the Federal Trade Commission’s work. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nCurrent problematic practices seen by the FTC\nThe Credit Practices Rule\nOther updates from the FTC\n\n\nSpeakers\nRebecca Unruh\, Attorney\, Division of Financial Practices\, Bureau of Consumer Protection\, Federal Trade Commission \nQuinn Martin\, Attorney\, Division of Financial Practices\, Bureau of Consumer Protection\, Federal Trade Commission \nPatti Poss\, Attorney\, Division of Marketing Practices\, Bureau of Consumer Protection\, Federal Trade Commission
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/debt-collection-issues-and-other-updates-from-the-ftc/
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SUMMARY:Building your FDCPA Practice Using your Current Stock of Consumer Debt Work
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to develop FDCPA claims in bankruptcy cases\nHow to find simple and common FDCPA claims in debt defense cases\nHow to avoid pitfalls while building your practice\n\n\nSpeakers\nTerry Lawson runs a consumer-focused law firm in Kansas City\, MO with practice in both state and federal courts. He provides consumers with debt defense and does some consumer bankruptcy work as a complement to his other practice areas. He also has a busy consumer protection practice including FDCPA\, TILA\, FCRA and other federal claims\, state law/UDAP work\, and other plaintiff work. A significant and growing part of his practice is student loan law\, which includes assisting borrowers with understanding payment options\, facilitating rehabilitation of loan defaults\, and suing student loan collectors that violate borrower rights. \nJohn Steinkamp has been a practicing lawyer in Indianapolis\, IN for eighteen years. His practice\, John Steinkamp & Associates\, does consumer bankruptcy work and consumer litigation. His office has filed more than 650 FDCPA lawsuits since 2009. A former family law attorney\, he has participated in over 300 trials and over 100 mediations. Overall\, John has been an attorney in more than 4\,000 cases.
URL:https://www.consumeradvocates.org/events/online-training-courses/building-your-fdcpa-practice-using-your-current-stock-of-consumer-debt-work/
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