What the Bankruptcy Practitioner Needs to Know About the FDCPA and FCRA

Event Description

Online registration is closed. To attend, please email Tram Nguyen at tnguyen@mnbars.org

This is an in-person event. Remote participation is available for both the CLE and Raeder Larson award presentation.

The MSBA is adhering to CDC guidelines . Currently in Hennepin County the transmission rate is low. Masks are welcomed but not required for this indoor event.

Ever wanted to know if and when your clients can sue for inaccurate credit reports or aggressive debt collection practices? Three experienced consumer rights attorneys will provide a primer on federal and state consumer protection laws regarding credit reporting and debt collection, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. In addition to the basics of what creditors can and cannot do, they will provide practical advice on how to spot actionable claims against creditors.

Following the CLE, please join us for a reception honoring this year's recipients of the Raeder Larson Pro Bono Service Award.

Speakers:

Anthony Chester, Kazerouni Law Group
Ryan Peterson, Peterson Legal, PLLC
Mark Vavreck, The Law Offices of Gonko & Vavreck

CLE Credits:

2.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 464101

Cost:

Past Pro Bono Volunteers:  Free

Future Pro Bono Volunteers:  Agreement to provide future volunteer services on a piecework basis: e.g. a commitment to handle a Chapter 7 filing pro bono; a commitment to staff the Bankruptcy Advice Clinic for two sessions; or a commitment to be on the panel for letter-writing, and to serve as needed, for one year.

Deadline to register: July 17, 2022

Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Payments:   We request that you register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible.  If you must pay by check, please use this registration form. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager.

Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Accommodations: The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

Program Manager:
Tram Nguyen
tnguyen@mnbars.org
612-278-6316

 

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DATE
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
TIME

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

VENUE
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
50 S Sixth St #1500
Minneapolis, MN 55402