Amicus Brief in Pearson v. Hodgson
Brief of American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, MediaJustice, and Worth Rises in support of the Plaintiff.
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Amicus Brief in Facebook v. Duguid
The National Consumer Law Center submitted an amicus brief, joined by Consumer Reports and the Consumer Federation of America, to the U.S. Supreme Court in opposition to Facebook’s proposal that the definition of an automated dialing system (ATDS) under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) encompass only equipment that generates and automatically dials random or…
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Attachments: Recommended Revisions to False Certification Discharge Policies and Regulations
Attachments accompanying NCLC's Letter to President-Elect Joseph Biden Transition Team re: Recommended Revisions to False Certification (Ability-to-Benefit) Discharge Policies and Regulations
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Assisting MA Victims of Crime and Domestic Violence Survivors Who Are Having Problems Establishing a New Account or Paying Utility Bills
While Massachusetts does not have any laws or policies specifically designed to help address problems with utility bills if the consumer was a crime victim or domestic violence survivor, there are some tools that can prove very helpful for advocates to assist clients.
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Assisting Consumers with Rental Debt During COVID-19: Legal Aid and Non-Profit Attorneys Share Their Experiences
NCLC survey of Legal Aid and non-profit attorneys reveals credit reporting and debt collection consequences of alleged rental debt.
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Are You a Reverse Mortgage Non-Borrowing Spouse? Tips to Help You Remain in Your Home
Fact sheet provides tips for reverse mortgage non-borrowing spouses to remain in their home.
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Approaching Consumer Law with a Racial Justice Lens
Webinar to introduce consumer advocates to concepts that will assist them in centering race in their practice.
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Appendix F: Requirements for Documentation of Serious Illness and Sample Forms
Appendix F of Protecting Seriously Ill Consumers From Utility Disconnections
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