EFTA Track
In 2024, over 1.8 million fraud reports flooded the FTC, with payment-related scams dominating the landscape. While credit card fraud topped the list, payment app scams (covered by the EFTA) closely followed. This track dives deep into the powerful tools provided by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), equipping consumer protection attorneys to fight for victims, recover lost funds, and hold financial institutions accountable. Join us to learn practical strategies for navigating these critical cases and delivering justice for your clients.
What You Will Learn:
- How to spot and choose EFTA and wire claims
- How to value your EFTA and wire claims
- How to handle discovery in an EFTA and wire claim
Solar Fraud Track
The popularity of residential rooftop solar continues to be exploited for fraudulent business practices and misconduct that plague consumers. Join the community of legal practitioners fighting back against deceptive claims and illegal financing schemes in this burgeoning area of law. Gain the knowledge, connections and expertise to find good cases, value your cases appropriately, and successfully litigate claims.
What You Will Learn
- How to develop effective strategies for addressing solar fraud at all stages of a case, from pre-litigation investigation through case management and post-resolution actions
- How to incorporate solar fraud cases into both legal aid and private practices, focusing on client advocacy and generating revenue through effective litigation
- How to find new ways to bring solar fraud cases
Consumer Protections for Renters Track
Tenants are increasingly facing a range of consumer protection issues related to debt collection, credit reporting, and junk fees that extend beyond traditional violations of landlord-tenant laws. Landlords are also increasingly relying on tenant screen products to deny housing applicants leases, often based on outdated or inaccurate information.
The Consumer Protection for Renters track is geared to consumer attorneys seeking to serve tenants and protect them from unfair treatment, abusive debt collection and credit reporting practices, and exploitative junk fees.
What You Will Learn
- How to identify consumer law claims arising in the context of rental housing and rental debt
- How to use consumer claims to address the increased use of financial products and consumer reports in the rental space
- How to add landlord-tenant law claims to your consumer practice
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