Federal Agency and Other Consumer Protection News: April 2023
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against the former executive officer of Integrity Advance, a short-term, online lender, James Carnes, and his wife Melissa, for allegedly hiding money through a series of fraudulent transfers in order to avoid paying more than $40 million in restitution and penalties for illegal…
Attorney General Consumer Protection News: April 2023
Multistate Actions California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate coalition of attorneys general demanding a recall of the theft-prone Hyundai and Kia automobiles. In the letter to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), the 18 states urged NHTSA to take immediate action by instituting a recall of the allegedly unsafe Hyundai and Kia vehicles, whose easily-bypassed…
NAAG Masterclass Professional Webinar: Tips & Tricks for Paralegal Time Management
DESCRIPTION Ever feel as though you can’t possibly answer all the emails in your inbox, juggle all the pleadings you have to craft, ensure all your filing deadlines are met, and deal with the inevitable last-minute demands of the attorneys in your office? Join us for some practical approaches, pointers, and strategies to help you…
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Masterclass Series: Expert Deposition Strategies: Perspectives from an Expert and a Seasoned Litigator
DESCRIPTION This program is dedicated to expert depositions. Our guest speakers, a clinical psychologist, and an experienced litigator, will provide unique perspectives on how to approach expert depositions with confidence and strategy. By hearing from both sides of the deposition process, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices, strategies, and challenges associated…
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Plain Language: Lawmakers’ Preferred Solution
Plain language requires drafting documents so readers will understand the intended message. Nationally and internationally, lawmakers are turning to plain language more often. Legislatures, regulators, and courts alike are voluntarily implementing plain language into their operations or requiring plain language from others. As a result, attorney general offices face plain language on three fronts: (1)…
Federal Agency and Other Consumer Protection News: March 2023
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Portfolio Recovery Associates, one of the nation’s largest debt collectors, for violating a 2015 CFPB order and engaging in other violations of law. The CFPB filed a proposed order that would require Portfolio Recovery Associates to pay more than $12 million to…
Attorney General Consumer Protection News: March 2023
Multistate Actions This month was kicked off by National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), which occurred March 5-11, 2023. NCPW is a week when government agencies, consumer protection groups, and other organizations work together to share information about consumer rights and help people learn to spot, report, and avoid scams. For more information regarding this year’s…
Masterclass Series: Jury Selection Strategy and Techniques
This program will help you develop a strategic approach to jury selection. Panelists from the bench and bar will share best practices for identifying topics to explore with the venire, using strikes effectively, navigating difficult members of the jury pool, and more. This program is geared towards litigators of all experience levels in the attorney…
Masterclass Professional Series: Essential Communication Skills and Behaviors for Success
NAAG’s Masterclass Professional series of on-demand offerings is geared to all staf in an attorney general office. Learning will focus on key techniques and strategies to improve communication skills. Active listening, the ability to be fully present in a conversation by paying attention to the speaker’s words and nonverbal cues, is essential in effectively dealing…
Masterclass Series: Proactive Pretrial Practices for Defensive Litigation
Masterclass Series: Proactive Pretrial Practices for Defensive Litigation This program will explore how civil defense practitioners can advance the interest of their clients in the early stages of litigation through preemptive & tactical discovery techniques and pre-trial motions.
