Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 201

…Litigation Group at Public Citizen, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C. Before joining Public Citizen, he spent seven years at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where he…

Letter sent to House committee in support of CFPB overdraft fees rule

February 4, 2025 The Hon. French Hill, Chairman The Hon. Maxine Waters, Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Washington, DC 20515 Re: Statement submitted for the hearing titled…

Coalition Applauds Congressional Efforts to Restore Consumer Rights

December 14, 2023 Coalition Applauds Congressional Efforts to Restore Consumer Rights Letter Supports CFPB Rulemaking Reining in Big Banks’ Abuse of Forced Arbitration WASHINGTON – Today, a coalition of consumer…

FTC Rule Requires Upfront True Costs of Concert Tickets, Vacation Rentals; Gets Rid of Hidden Fees

December 17, 2024 For Immediate Release: FTC Rule Requires Upfront True Costs of Concert Tickets, Vacation Rentals; Gets Rid of Hidden Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission today…

Consumer Justice Lobby Day 2025 Registration

Consumer Justice Lobby Day is coming back to CRLC. Join NACA & NCLC on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. We’ll use our persuasive voices to meet with our…

Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) 101

…of Law in 2003 (J.D.). Alex has lived in Chicago, Manhattan, Washington DC and Buenos Aires (among others). Alex has focused on individual and class action TCPA cases since approximately…

CFPB’s Proposal Would Protect Americans’ Personal, Financial Data

For Immediate Release December 3, 2024 CFPB’s Proposal Would Protect Americans’ Personal, Financial Data WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced a proposed rule that would ensure…

Reimagine Damages: Automatic Stay and Discharge Violations in Bankruptcy Court

…litigation practice. The litigation focuses on bankruptcy issues under the automatic stay, violations of the bankruptcy discharge, and litigation under the FDCPA, FCRA, and the Washington State Consumer Protection Act….

Decoding the Rules for Electronic Transactions and Electronic Signatures, including Applications to the TCPA

…to the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) after serving as managing attorney of NCLC’s Washington, D.C. office from 1991 to 2005. Margot has testified before Congress more than two dozen…