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Given the growth of Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) litigation, this webinar is a must-attend for attorneys and legal professionals who want to deepen their understanding of this crucial area of consumer protection law. This session will provide a foundation in litigating EFTA cases, including advanced strategies and practical tips for pursuing claims. This webinar will equip you with the tools and knowledge to effectively handle EFTA and understand its similarities with the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) and intersection with more commonly used statutes such as the FDCPA, and FCRA.
Please note that this webinar requires a basic understanding of consumer protection laws, particularly EFTA, FDCPA, and FCRA. It is geared to beginners and intermediates.


What You Will Learn
• Case strategies for advanced EFTA cases
• How to apply case studies with discovery examples and common arguments
• What are banks’ best defenses and how to counter them effectively
• What is the intersection of EFTA and FCBA in unauthorized transaction cases
• How to prove your case in arbitration and other legal settings.


Speakers

Dave Maxfield is a consumer protection attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. With a career dedicated to representing consumers against banks, credit reporting agencies, and insurance companies, Dave has numerous significant verdicts and settlements, including a $480,000 verdict in a furnisher credit reporting case and a $21 million class action settlement. He is the co-author of “The Lean Law Firm” and an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he teaches Consumer Protection Law and “The Lean Law Firm Lab” classes.

Peter Barry, Esq. is a distinguished trial lawyer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in consumer protection law. With over 27 years of experience, Peter has dedicated his career to advocating for consumers, particularly in cases involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Electronic Fund Transfers Act (EFTA). As the founder of The Barry Law Office, Ltd, Peter has established a nationwide consumer law practice, focusing on holding banks and debt collectors accountable for unlawful practices. He is known for his expertise in navigating complex consumer law issues and has successfully represented clients in numerous high-stakes litigation cases. Peter is committed to educating both consumers and fellow attorneys about their rights under federal and state consumer protection laws. His work has earned him recognition as a top-rated attorney in the field, with many endorsements from peers and clients alike. When he is not advocating for his clients, Peter is actively involved in the legal community and continues to share his knowledge through various platforms, including webinars and legal seminars.


Please note that live webinars are free to all NACA members. After the webinar has aired, registrants will need to purchase the webinar if they want to view it. Non-members who purchased the webinar and higher level/firm members with full access to the Training Library will have access to the webinar after it has aired.

 

Event Details

August 13, 2024
2:00 pm EDT
-3:00 pm EDT

Cost


Private Members: $40.00


Legal Aid/Public Interest/Military/Law Student Members: $30.00


Nonmembers: $90.00

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