The key question presented in this case is whether the discovery rule applies to toll the Fair Debt Collection Act’s (“FDCPA”) one-year statute of limitations. NCLC filed its own amicus brief in which we argued that debt collection, which affects millions of Americans each year, often is accompanied by deceptive or unfair practices, particularly by…
This report is part of Confronting Criminal Justice Debt: A Comprehensive Project for Reform, a collaborative project by Criminal Justice Policy Program (CJPP) at Harvard Law School and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC). This project includes three parts designed to assist attorneys and advocates working on reform of criminal justice debt:
Letter in support of the "Stay Cool" Act sponsored by Rep. Watson Coleman.
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Comments to inform the development of the EV Charging Program, addressing Sections 680.106, 680.112, and 680.116 of the proposed regulations.
Writing a letter to the editor (LTE) of your local or regional newspaper is a quick and effective way to reach a targeted audience. Members of Congress keep a close eye on media coverage back home and look to the letters page to keep their finger on the ‘pulse’ of their constituents.
Well-written letters from their constituents can have a big influence on legislators’ priorities and decisions. Just a couple of personal letters into an office over a short period of time can bring an issue to the attention of your legislator and have a big impact.
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