Turning Debt Defense Cases into a Consumer Practice

As advocates representing consumer collection defendants, we have all heard about how to use the FDCPA to turn the tables on debt buyers. But do you know how to turn…

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NACA-NCLC Facilitator Training Program

Are you interested in taking on a leadership role within NACA or NCLC? Increasingly, both organizations are looking to boost engagement through interactive, roundtable discussions that take place at in-person…

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Auto Finance Fraud Package

Webinars Deals: Screening for Auto Fraud Financing Violations Finance Company Liability in Auto Fraud Litigation Introduction to Auto Fraud Finance Spotting and Litigating TILA Claims Spotting Dealer Add- Ons: Gap,…

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Landlord Tenant Package

Webinars Fighting for Tenants—Marrying Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, and Landlord Tenant Law Nuts and Bolts of Landlord Tenant Litigation When Innovation Turns into Exploitation: Emerging Landlord Practices and Tenant Protections…

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What to Ask When You Don’t Know: 30(b)(6) Depositions of Debt Buyers

The deposition of a debt collector is critical to an FDCPA case. It is difficult, if not impossible, to survive summary judgment without it, as most debt collectors refuse to…

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FCRA 101 eCourse

According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 20 percent of Americans have serious mistakes on their credit reports. This impacts their abilities to purchase homes and cars and even to secure jobs. With many Americans currently and projected to be struggling to make ends meet, the need to access credit is crucial to allow families to stay in their homes and avoid car repossessions. Incorrect credit reporting makes home and car loans unaffordable to those most vulnerable. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) delineates consumer rights regarding reporting of consumer data and responsibilities of Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and furnishers to provide accurate information.

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Student Loans

Webinars Introduction to Student Loan Cases How to become a successful Student Loan Lawyer Bankruptcy may be the Best Choice for Student Loan Relief Post Election Student Loans in the…

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Don’t Make this Mistake—Accuracy: Avoiding the Landmine in FCRA Cases

Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs) and furnishers rely on three main defenses in FCRA cases: accuracy, damages, and willfulness. Accuracy is the most dangerous defense. When CRAs or furnishers take the…

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Debt Defense eCourse

Nearly 30 million Americans have a debt in collections. Given that the average American household has approximately $15,000 in credit card debt, this trend is likely to remain active for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, as unpaid debt is sold to third-party debt buyers for pennies on the dollar, debt buyers use the courts to sue hundreds of consumers in one fell swoop, often without any knowledge that the debt is still owed or that the amount is correct. Learning how to effectively handle debt defense cases and spot affirmative claims with fee-shifting statutes is an excellent path to start a thriving consumer practice.

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