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Read NCLC's analysis of the latest changes to consumer law and their practice implications.

10 Reasons to Give Arbitration a Chance When Blocked from Court

Frequently consumer claims are blocked from court, either because an arbitration provision is enforceable, or it is impractical to challenge the arbitration requirement. When a consumer’s claims are blocked from court, this article provides ten reasons why bringing the case in arbitration is always worth considering.

April 1 Increase of Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions, Other Dollar Amounts

Effective April 1, consumers filing bankruptcy in states that use the federal bankruptcy exemptions will be able to exempt more of their equity in their homes, cars, household goods, and even retirement accounts. This article describes all the bankruptcy dollar amount changes going into effect April 1.

Nine New or Revised FTC Rules Released in 2024

In 2024 the FTC issued nine new or revised rules—more than any year in decades. This article summarizes each of these nine rules and their present status. The article also lists four especially noteworthy already existing FTC rules. The article sets out the major implications for individual or class litigation of each listed rule.

Rule on Bounced Payday and High-Cost Loan Payments Now in Effect

The CFPB’s pared down Payday Loan Rule finally went into effect on March 30, 2025. This article explains three surprising facts about the rule’s importance to consumer practitioners: the rule’s provisions offer significant protections, apply to many forms of high-cost lending, and the rule offers substantial assistance in private litigation involving not only overdraft and NSF fees, but also any litigation involving high-cost lenders.

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Two free books, 11 practice checklists, a student loan toolkit  training materials,  consumer law statutes & regs, and more — all publicly accessible on the NCLC Digital Library.

Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys

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NCLEJ's Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys guides legal aid and public interest lawyers through all stages of federal litigation. The Revised 2024 Edition provides the most comprehensive expertise for practitioners litigating on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients against government defendants. This edition is currently free to the public.

 

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Thousands of conference materials are searchable and available for free. These materials are viewable only by legal aid and/or current NACA attorneys, as well as recent attendees of a vetted NCLC conference. Those qualifying should create a free account to access the material.

 

Surviving Debt: 2025 Edition

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NCLC's best selling guide for consumers and counselors managing debt, updated for 2025. Surviving Debt is now available for free in digital format on the NCLC Digital Library.

HUD Housing Programs: Tenants' Rights (The Green Book)

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National Housing Law Project's quintessential guide to understanding HUD’s housing programs. The Green Book’s treasury of information is the product of over 50 years of legal experience specifically focused on HUD housing law, decades of successful high-impact litigation, and a deep understanding of intricate federal housing policy.