Debt Defense 101

…landlords and debt collectors seeking to collect rental debt. Before joining Legal Aid DC in 2013, Tom was a partner in a national law firm. He obtained his undergraduate degree…

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) 101

national practice is dedicated exclusively to protecting consumers against illegal robocalls and debt collection abuse. His FDCPA Boot Camps have trained more than 1,000 lawyers in all fifty states. Cliff…

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

…by hotels and live-event ticketing platforms, with upfront honest and transparent information,” said Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. The rule also warns live-event ticketing…

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NACA in the News: Deluzio, Sherman, Magaziner Introduce ‘Click to Cancel Act’

…Reps. Sherman, Magaziner, and Deluzio taking immediate action with his bill to turn the commonsense rule into law.’ Christine Hines, Senior Policy Director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates”…

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Fellowship Program

Support the NACA Fellowship Program Please support the next generation of consumer attorneys. Contribute The National Association of Consumer Advocates is proud to offer two fellowship programs to provide new…

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NACA in the News: Sen. Markey, Rep. Clarke Reintroduce AI Civil Rights Act to Eliminate AI Discrimination and Enact Guardrails on Use of Algorithms in Decisions Impacting People’s Rights, Civil Liberties, Livelihoods

…Christine Hines, Senior Policy Director, National Association of Consumer Advocates. ‘The AI Civil Rights Act represents a critical step in ensuring that civil rights and anti-discrimination principles remain central as…

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Student Loans

the American Bar Association. Attorney Minsky is also a contributing author to the National Consumer Law Center’s manual, Student Loan Law. Attorney Minsky received his undergraduate degree, with honors, in…

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NACA Made a Bold Move to Prevent Consumer Harm and Won

national campaign to highlight Mulvaney’s efforts to silence advocates. Mulvaney then elicited justifications for repealing consumer protections by issuing rapid-fire Requests for Information (RFIs). Consumer advocacy groups, including NACA, prepared…

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NACA in the News: The $35 Overdraft Fee Is Officially Dead

Nasdaq, The $35 Overdraft Fee Is Officially Dead “Christine Hines, senior policy director at National Association of Consumer Advocates, warns that the rule could be undone by lawmakers if they…

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