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NCLC Treatises for Housing, Employment, Other Non-Consumer Attorneys

The NCLC Digital Library is not just for consumer lawyers. This article describes the NCLC Digital Library’s practice manuals that are of special utility for attorneys practicing in areas outside of consumer law: landlord-tenant law; employment law; public benefits law; family law; criminal law; and class actions.

Using the AAA’s Rules to Defeat Arbitration Requirements

The AAA's consumer arbitration rules (new rules are effective May 1) offer multiple opportunities for consumers to avoid arbitration and bring an individual or class case in court. This article outlines four common mistakes a business can make that can lead the AAA to decline to arbitrate and can allow consumers to proceed to court. Small claims court also is always an option under the AAA's rules.

Continued Vitality of 67 Withdrawn CFPB Guidance Documents

The CFPB withdrew 67 guidance documents, many with significant utility in consumer litigation involving FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, UDAP, and other credit laws. This article explains the withdrawn documents continued use in consumer litigation and the withdrawal’s justification, and lists the 67 documents, organized by consumer law statute, with links for more information.

Housing Toolbox


Aggregated lists of resources from the NCLC Digital Library and NCLC.org on pertinent housing topics:

Tangled Titles | Zombie Second Mortgages | Property Tax Foreclosure | Natural Disasters | Mortgage Servicing Pleadings

 

Medical Debt Toolbox

 

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Browse medical debt resources for advocates: material from NCLC's treatises, written submissions from NCLC & NACA conferences, and other practice tools.

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Policy and analysis, statutes and regulations, sample pleadings, court decisions, and more - all publicly accessible on the NCLC Digital Library.