TransUnion v. Ramirez – Part II: What does the Supreme Court’s decision mean for your FDCPA practice

…impact of the decision on claims brought under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Familiarity with FDCPA litigation and the Ramirez decision is recommended. For more background about the…

Fine Print Traps: What are the Worst Consumer Terms & Conditions You’ve Seen?

Terms and conditions for products and services have gotten so out of control that it’s virtually impossible for consumers to read or understand everything they sign. Whether they’re getting a…

Antone Boghus v. Lloyd’s of London, International Risk Management Group, and Petersen International Underwriters

“The imposition of unreasonable costs renders an arbitration clause unenforceable.” This Amicus Brief was written by Deborah Zuckerman and Michael Schuster of AARP Foundation, and Nancy Barron of Kenmitzer, Anderson,…

Interest Groups Back Legislation to Remove Confusing Consumer Tax Burden

…action when they are harmed and recover the expenses they accrue when doing so. To impose tax penalties on consumers who successfully defend important rights undermines decades of legislative intent,…

Awards

…Halpern for Bad Paper: Chasing Debt from Wall Street to the Underworld EXCELLENCE IN CONSUMER JOURNALISM Chris Arnold, NPR and Paul Kiel, ProPublica, for their series on Wage Garnishment CONSUMER…

Defending Against HELOC Foreclosures

understanding how these financial products differ from traditional mortgages—and how to spot legal issues and defenses—is critical. This session will equip you with foundational knowledge of HELOC structures, highlight key…

FCRA 101: Documents for Inaccuracy, ID Theft and Mixed File Cases

…introductory presentation covers how to identify and gather key documents for building Fair Credit Reporting Act cases under §§1681e(b), 1681i, and 1681s-2(b). It will focus on obtaining records to help…

Update on Tax Campaign

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Reg X Claims: The Unqualified Written Request

…his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1969 and graduated with high honors from the UNC School of Law in 1974. Following graduation, he…