NACA in the News: Enforcement Slowdown Defines Mulvaney’s CFPB Tenure

…created to make sure regular people were not mistreated by big financial firms,’ Christine Hines, the National Association of Consumer Advocates’ legislative director, said in a Nov. 15 phone interview.”…

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NACA Denounces Court Ruling Stripping CFPB of Its Funding Source

…director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates issued the following statement in response to the Fifth Circuit’s ruling. “The Fifth Circuit’s decision this week answered the call of opponents…

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NACA in the News: GoFundMe scams raise questions of whether more can be done

…said. ‘I don’t think anyone’s got their arms around it,’ said Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates in Washington. ‘And the GoFundMes of the world…

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NACA in the News: With major financial protections on hold, here’s how you can guard your investments

…staffers remain at the CFPB, its ability to advocate for individuals will likely diminish under the current leadership, said Ira Rheingold, executive director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates.”…

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Stop the Insanity! – Learn how TCPA Can Turn Spam into Cases

…in the year ahead. Speakers Alex Burke graduated from Colgate University in 1997 (B.A. International Relations), and from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2003 (J.D.). Alex has lived…

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NACA in the News: CUTPA Punitive Damages Plus Statutory Award Allowed for Same Conduct

Law.com, CUTPA Punitive Damages Plus Statutory Award Allowed for Same Conduct “Christine Hines, senior policy director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates, said this decision is a win for

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NACA Report on Online Survey: Consumer Harms in Auto Transactions Today

…sheds light on consumer advocates’ experiences assisting individuals and families in addressing harms connected to vehicle purchases, the second highest national consumer expense after housing. View Press Release Download PDF…

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Spotting FCRA Violations by Reviewing Your Client’s Credit Reports

he national credit bureaus maintain credit files for most consumers and issue credit reports to third parties based upon the contents of these files. That information includes data about credit…

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NACA in the News: Blumenthal, Hirono, & Markey Introduce BOSS & SWIFT Act to Protect Consumers From Predatory Ticket Sellers & Fees

…Christine Hines, legislative director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates. ‘To achieve meaningful accountability when ticket buyers are wronged in the market, the bill should also ensure that they…

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