The New Kids in Town: Mortgage Sub-Servicers—The Who, What, When, Where, and Why Behind this Network

…consumer bankruptcy cases. Max received 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…

SCOTUS Decision Sets Promising Path for CFPB’s Future

…Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding under the Federal Reserve System is constitutional, reversing an earlier decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Below is the statement of Christine Hines,…

NACA in the News: 6 things you need to know before giving money on a crowdfunding website

…the platforms to raise money) are legitimate,” Rheingold warned. “Be wary of promises that sound too good to be true, and make sure that you do your own independent investigations.”…

The Worst of the Fine Print Traps in Everyday Terms and Conditions  

…lack of understanding of the requirements, which incapacitates their ability to meaningfully consent,” the paper said. These restrictive provisions may give clear advantages to corporations, including potentially reducing their costs…

Discovery in Auto Cases

…the legal arena to help those hurt by fraud. As a business owner herself for most of those eighteen years, she understands the challenges small-business owners face. Scarlett Steuart is…

The Military Consumer: Litigating a Case Involving a Service Member Client

…to propound discovery on the U.S. Government • How to subpoena witnesses that may be Government officials • What remedies service members and veterans can obtain, such as treble damages….

A Welcome Step Forward! Congress Passes Bill to End Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases

…court, and can no longer be forced into private, secretive, corporate-controlled arbitration forums required under nonnegotiable contracts.” “Congress has previously taken steps to eliminate forced arbitration and to reinstate rights…

Understanding Arbitration Rules for Jams & AAA

What You Will Learn How to apply the rules for consumer arbitration in Jams & AAA Speakers Elizabeth Carter, Vice President of the East/Central Region, Jams Neil Currie, Vice President,…

NACA in the News: Zombie Debt: How Collectors Trick Consumers into Reviving Dead Debts

…not understand the consequences in the fine print” of making a payment that can revive an old debt, said Christine Hines, the legislative director for the National Association of Consumer…