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Vermont 2 Credit Ethics Bundle - All Courses Approved in Vermont
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Faculty: Boyd W. GentryThe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulates the behavior of debt collectors who attempt to collect personal, family, or household debts on behalf of creditors. Compliance with the FDCPA is crucial to avoid legal repercussions as it provides strict guidelines on acceptable debt collection practices, prohibits abusive, false or misleading behavior, and imposes civil liability for violations.
Agenda
Overview of the FDCPA
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Briefly introduce the FDCPA and its purpose
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Provide a high-level overview of the topics to be covered in the session
Why comply with the FDCPA?
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Discuss the consequences of non-compliance with the FDCPA
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Explain the benefits of compliance for debt collectors
Who is a “debt collector” regulated by the FDCPA?
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Define the term “debt collector” under the FDCPA
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Explain who is regulated by the FDCPA and who is not
To what “debts” does the FDCPA apply?
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Discuss the types of debts that are covered by the FDCPA
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Explain the types of debts that are not covered by the FDCPA
Finding the Debtor and what can and must I say?
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Discuss the rules and limitations on contacting debtors
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Explain what information debt collectors must provide to debtors when contacting them
Communicating with Third Parties
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Discuss the limitations on contacting third parties to obtain information about debtors
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Explain the types of information that can and cannot be disclosed to third parties
Validation of debts [15 USC 1692g]
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Discuss the requirements for debt validation under the FDCPA
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Explain the timeline for debt validation and what information must be provided to debtors
Cease Communication Requests
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Explain the rules for honoring requests to cease communication from debtors
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Discuss the consequences of failing to honor a cease communication request
Prohibited debt collection practices
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Discuss the types of debt collection practices that are prohibited under the FDCPA, including harassment or abuse, false or misleading representations, and unfair practices
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Explain the consequences of engaging in prohibited debt collection practices
Legal actions and civil liability
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Discuss the legal actions that debt collectors can take under the FDCPA to collect debts
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Explain the civil liability that debt collectors can face for violating the FDCPA
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Welcome to NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness – Updates & Anarchy in America! The last four years have been a watershed moment in amateur college sports. From the possibility of losing eligibility for pursuing endorsement offers in 2019 to signing multi-million dollar deals in 2022 this is a new era for student-athletes. Sports lawyers will learn about how we got here and how the intersection of NIL deals, the NCAA Transfer Portal & Boosters have changed the college sports landscape. And we know this much…where we are now and what is allowed or not allowed today will change rapidly and frequently. It will be critical for lawyers to stay up to date as the NCAA, federal legislators and states continue to jockey for position in controlling the direction of college sports.
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Attorney Licensure and the Impaired Professional
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Connecticut 12 Credit Bundle with Ethics
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Washington State 45 Credit Bundle with Ethics and Equity/Inclusion - All Courses Approved in Washington Bundle Courses Include: Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 1 (1.5 Credits) Story Telling in the Courtroom Part 2 (1.25 Credits) Online Civility and Professionalism for Attorneys (1 Ethics Credit) Closing Arguments (1.75 Credits) Civil Settlement Techniques (1.5 Credits) The Fifth Amendment’s Essential Role in Offshore Audits (1.5 Credits)
Basics of How to Obtain a Patent (2 Hours)
Gambling Addiction for Lawyers (1 Credit) The Art and Science of Hourly Billing (1 Credit) Intermediate Topics: Title IX (1.5 Credits) Civil Settlement Techniques (1.5 Credits) Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases (1.25 Credits) Is That a Worker or an Employee? Questions & Answers on Worker Classification (1.25 Credits) Cyber Security for Lawyers and Law Firms (1.25 Credits) Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Pleas & Pre-Sentencing Strategies (1 Credit) Information Technology for Lawyers (1.25 Credits) Ethics Compliance for Solo Practitioners (1.25 Ethics Credits) A Lawyer's Guide to Raising Capital (1.25 Credits) Anti Money Laundering for Business Lawyers (1.25 Credits) Entity Formation 101 (1.25 Credits) Athlete Agency Law (1.25 Credits) Ethics in Business Law (1.25 Ethics Credits) Copyright for Artists (1.5 Credits)NFL Contract Advisors – “So You Want To Be An Agent" (1.75 Credits)
Cultural Competence: Recognizing Implicit Bias (1 Ethics Credit) Leveling the Playing Field: The Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession (1 Ethics Credit) Principles for a Successful Jury Trial (1 Credit) No One Makes It Out Unscathed: The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress On Our Lives (1 Credit) Overview of the Freedom of Information Act (2 Credits) Evidence 101 (1.5 Credits) Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession: Both Personally and Professionally (1 Equity, Inclusion and Mitigation of Bias Credit) Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (2.25 Credits) Ethical Obligations for Clients with Mental Health Impairments (1 Ethics Credit) Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy (1.5 Credits) How the IRS Reconstructs Income in Tax Fraud Cases (1.5 Credits) Taking Off the Gloves: What to Expect in U.S. Tax Court (1.5 Credits) -
Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases In this timely, and compelling, CLE program attorney Mark Silver presents “Pre-sentence Investigation (PSI) Critique: Mitigation as Counter Strategy in Child-Pornography Cases”. The program begins with an explanation of what PSI is. The program continues with a discussion on the importance of PSI and what is missing from these investigations. Mr. Silver then presents evaluation tools and mitigation challenges. This program is for any attorney. Agenda:
- What is Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI)
- Why this PSI is important
- What is missing from the PSI
- Evaluation tools
- Mitigation Challenges
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Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Plea and Pre-Sentencing Strategies
Course Description
In this timely and compelling CLE course, attorney and forensic psychologist Mark Silver, presents “Criminal Mitigation: Pre-Plea and Pre-Sentencing Strategies”. Mr. Silver starts the program with an overview of various humanizing processes that a criminal law attorney can utilize to better advocate for their client. Mr. Silver then discusses how the use of psychological analysis can have a more positive impact on a client and increase their chances of success. This program is a must for any attorney. Learning Objectives/Agenda:- Summarize the definition and applicability of mitigation to a defendant's case
- Identify the multi-purpose uses of mitigation in the course of defense
- Examine how criminal mitigation can best assist one's client
- Describe which clients most benefit from criminal mitigation and why
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Athlete Agency Law: Keeping Athletes & Agents on the Field and Out of Jail In this timely and compelling CLE program Attorney and author, Brian Brunkow, presents “Athlete Agency Law: Keeping Athletes and Agents on the Field and Out of Jail”. Mr. Brunkow begins the program with an introduction of agency regulations and agent selection. The program continues with an explanation of a lawyer’s role with regard to representation of an athlete. Attorney Brunkow also covers how an athlete stays compliant with the regulations. The program then goes into an in depth explanation of the applicable regulations and contract issues. This program is a must for any attorney. Agenda:
- Athlete Agency Regs
- Agent Selection
- Lawyer Role
- Athletic Compliance
- Recruit & Pro
- Agent
- Contracts
- Universe of Regulations
- Federal FTC (SPARTA)
- States (UAAA/NON)
- Universities
- Pros
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Effective and Ethical Use of Experts One of the most important issues lawyers face in preparing for trials and other hearings is whether or not to retain an expert. This program will cover the range of topics and issues that would benefit from expert testimony, including the relevant legal issues and arguments, as well as how to prepare your expert to take the stand. It will also cover what should factor into the decision as to whether to retain an expert for consultation purposes only, or also to testify in court. This program will cover applicable ethics rules and standards that apply to using expert witnesses. It will include the ABA Model Rules, Ethics Opinions, the ABA Criminal Justice Section Standards, and applicable case law. Issues range from compensation, to independence of opinion, to potential conflict of interest, to manner of testifying. This program will also cover preparing an expert to testify, including how to tailor the method and manner of testimony to the facts of your case. Because jurors do not appreciate (or understand) an expert who speaks in industry-specific jargon from an ivory tower, this program will cover how to humanize your expert. In covering this important interpersonal angle, it will present discuss the results of research studies investigating juror perception of expert witnesses. Agenda:
- Introduction to the importance of considering ethical expert testimony in legal proceedings
- Overview of ethical legal issues and arguments that benefit from expert testimony
- Discussion of ethical factors to consider when deciding whether to retain an expert for consultation or testimony
- Explanation of applicable ethics rules and standards for using expert witnesses, including ABA Model Rules, Ethics Opinions, Criminal Justice Section Standards, and relevant case law
- Discussion of compensation, independence of opinion, potential conflicts of interest, and manner of testifying in ethical manner
- Ethical Techniques for preparing an expert to testify, including tailoring testimony to the facts of the case
- Ethical Strategies for humanizing an expert and avoiding industry-specific jargon
- Ethical Presentation of research studies on juror perception of expert witnesses
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Direct Examination: Making the Witness Look Good
