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

Hundreds of Free Practice Aids on the NCLC Digital Library

The NCLC Digital Library contains a massive amount of free consumer law practice aids, in addition to the 21 NCLC treatises requiring a subscription. This article describes twelve available types of free resources, including free access to Surviving Debt, Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys, a student loan toolkit, eleven consumer law practice checklists, and 21 chapters and over 70 appendices from NCLC treatises.

Consumer Litigation Guide to Supreme Court Rejection of Chevron

Two just-decided Supreme Court rulings facilitate industry challenges to federal agency rules. This article examines the implications of these decisions for consumer attorneys bringing federal rule-based claims where defendants now argue the rule is invalid or inapplicable. The article recommends eight steps to respond to these Supreme Court decisions to preserve the consumer’s claims.

Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Consumer Creditors of Bankrupt Companies

A June Supreme Court ruling disallows a scheme by individuals to use a corporate bankruptcy of their closely held business to evade individual liability for fraud, UDAP, and tort claims. This article explains the holding’s implications for consumer claims involving corporations in bankruptcy and lists 12 steps victimized consumers can take to preserve their rights when faced with a corporate bankruptcy filing.

18 CFPB Actions in 2024 Aiding Private Consumer Litigants

Already in 2024, the CFPB has issued 18 interpretations, rules, and enforcement actions that will aid private consumer litigation. This article explains these actions involving contracts for deed, mortgage and student loan servicing, credit reporting, new forms of credit, debt collection, auto financing, banking, remittances, credit cards, digital shopping, appraisals, unenforceable contract terms, and more.

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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: 2024 Edition

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NCLC's best selling guide for consumers and counselors managing debt, updated for 2024. 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.