Identifying 1681e(b) Claims and Knowing when/if to Dispute with the CRAs

If you never (or rarely ever) file stand-alone 1681e(b) claims (or you don’t know what an e(b) claim is), you should definitely attend this webinar! This webinar is intended to…

Reseller Liability: Consumers’ Rights and Remedies under the FCRA

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) applies to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), which includes resellers. Attendees will learn about consumers’ FCRA rights and remedies against resellers. Attendees will also learn how to issue…

Protecting Older Consumers—Research and Resources from the Federal Trade Commission

Join staff members from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as they share research and resources about the top consumer protection issues facing older consumers. The webinar will include new analyses…

Defending Debtors against First- and Third-Party Creditors

When defending a debt defense case, it’s important to be aware of the unique challenges that arise in cases dealing with third party debt creditors vs. first party creditors and…

Bankruptcy for Consumer Litigators: What You Should Know When a Bankruptcy Interrupts Your Case

Bankruptcy is a confusing, rule driven area of law. It’s also an area most civil litigators know little about. In this webinar, we will discuss ways to protect yourself and…

Post-Discharge FCRA Claims: Issue Spotting and Intake

Commercial and consumer bankruptcy filings are steadily rising, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). Former ABI Executive Director Samuel J. Gerdano has described bankruptcy as providing a “shield for distressed consumers…

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) 101

Webinars Mastering RFIs and NOEs Essential RESPA Tools for Protecting Homeowners in Times of Job Loss RESPA 101: Drafting Effective Requests for Information and Notices of Error Reg X Claims:…

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…

Reimagine Damages: Automatic Stay and Discharge Violations in Bankruptcy Court

The guidelines that courts use to calculate the actual damages, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees allowed for bankruptcy stay and discharge violations are constantly evolving. The webinar will highlight new…