27 Mar

Consumer Protection, Consumer Law

How Poverty and Consumer Law Collide in Everyday Life

• March 20, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg
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Consumer law can sound like a technical subject. It brings to mind contracts, disclosures, finance charges, and l...

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24 Mar

Consumer Protection, Consumer Law, Debt Defense

The Debt You Never Chose: How Coerced Debt Destroys Credit

• March 20, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg
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Financial abuse is one of the most insidious—and least understood—forms of intimate partner violence. While physi...

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22 Feb

FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, Consumer Protection

No More Chevron: How Federal Agencies Lost Their Biggest Legal Shield

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Chevron deference came from a 1984 Supreme Court case:Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. ...

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22 Feb

Consumer Protection

How Can I Reduce My Household Expenses in 2026?

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

With prices still fluctuating and household budgets feeling tighter than ever, 2026 is the perfect time to take c...

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21 Feb

Consumer Protection

Can You Waive Arbitration by Participating in Court?

• February 21, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

If your credit card agreement contains an arbitration clause, you may have the right to compel arbitration.

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21 Feb

Debt Defense, Consumer Protection

How to Compel Arbitration in a Debt Lawsuit (Step-by-Step Guide)

• February 21, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

If you decide to pursue arbitration, timing and procedure matter. H...

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21 Feb

Debt Defense, Consumer Protection

How Much Does AAA Arbitration Cost the Creditor?

• February 21, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

One reason arbitration can be powerful in consumer debt cases is cost.

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21 Feb

Debt Defense, Consumer Protection

Should You Force Arbitration in a Debt Buyer Lawsuit?

• February 21, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

If you’re being sued by Midland Funding, Portfolio Recovery, LVNV, Cavalry, Jefferson Capital, or another debt bu...

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21 Feb

Consumer Protection

AAA and JAMS Arbitration: What Consumers Need to Know

• February 21, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

If you’ve ever opened a credit card, signed a loan agreement, or clicked “I agree” online, there’s a good chance ...

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02 Feb

Consumer Protection, Real Estate

How to Find Surplus Funds in Texas (And Claim Money You May Be Owed)

• February 2, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Most people don’t realize this, but Texas homeowners sometimes lose a property and still have money owed to them....

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