How Consumer Protection Law Fights Poverty: The Economic Justice Case
For decades, consumer protection law has often been viewed as a technical field—focused on disclosures, complianc...
02
Apr
Consumer Protection
29
Mar
California Is Cracking Down on Montana License Plate Schemes—And It’s About Fairness
If you’ve ever seen a luxury car in California with Montana plates and thought, “That seems… off,” you’re not alo...
27
Mar
How Poverty and Consumer Law Collide in Everyday Life
Consumer law can sound like a technical subject. It brings to mind contracts, disclosures, finance charges, and l...
24
Mar
The Debt You Never Chose: How Coerced Debt Destroys Credit
Financial abuse is one of the most insidious—and least understood—forms of intimate partner violence. While physi...
22
Feb
No More Chevron: How Federal Agencies Lost Their Biggest Legal Shield
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
How Can I Reduce My Household Expenses in 2026?
With prices still fluctuating and household budgets feeling tighter than ever, 2026 is the perfect time to take c...
21
Feb
Can You Waive Arbitration by Participating in Court?
If your credit card agreement contains an arbitration clause, you may have the right to compel arbitration.
21
Feb
How to Compel Arbitration in a Debt Lawsuit (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you decide to pursue arbitration, timing and procedure matter.
H...
21
Feb
How Much Does AAA Arbitration Cost the Creditor?
One reason arbitration can be powerful in consumer debt cases is cost.
21
Feb
Should You Force Arbitration in a Debt Buyer Lawsuit?
If you’re being sued by Midland Funding, Portfolio Recovery, LVNV, Cavalry, Jefferson Capital, or another debt bu...
