“OppFi and other fintech lenders must not be allowed to turn a national bank charter into a license to ignore state rate caps and prey on people struggling to make ends meet.” #ProtectConsumers @ourfinancialsecurity.org @consumerfed.bsky.social @crlonline.bsky.social www.nclc.org/oppfi-become...
OppFi Becomes Second Predatory Lender to Abandon National Bank Bid
Bank Charter Would Have Enabled OppFi’s 195% APR Loans in Every State
www.nclc.org
November 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
“OppFi and other fintech lenders must not be allowed to turn a national bank charter into a license to ignore state rate caps and prey on people struggling to make ends meet.” #ProtectConsumers @ourfinancialsecurity.org @consumerfed.bsky.social @crlonline.bsky.social www.nclc.org/oppfi-become...
Why are consumers so upset about the economy?
They’re not just paying higher prices for gas and groceries; they’re paying 20%+ interest because they’ve had to use credit cards or take out #BNPL loans to buy them. #ProtectConsumers #StopTheDebtTrap newrepublic.com/article/2172...
They’re not just paying higher prices for gas and groceries; they’re paying 20%+ interest because they’ve had to use credit cards or take out #BNPL loans to buy them. #ProtectConsumers #StopTheDebtTrap newrepublic.com/article/2172...
When Buy Now, Pay Later Can Mean You’re Paying a Whole Lot More Later
More and more Americans are using Affirm and Klarna not just for major, one-time purchases but to make ends meet. And we know little about how they really operate.
newrepublic.com
October 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Why are consumers so upset about the economy?
They’re not just paying higher prices for gas and groceries; they’re paying 20%+ interest because they’ve had to use credit cards or take out #BNPL loans to buy them. #ProtectConsumers #StopTheDebtTrap newrepublic.com/article/2172...
They’re not just paying higher prices for gas and groceries; they’re paying 20%+ interest because they’ve had to use credit cards or take out #BNPL loans to buy them. #ProtectConsumers #StopTheDebtTrap newrepublic.com/article/2172...
"This was a foreseeable outcome of abruptly ending a program without a replacement in place...It's a mathematical certainty that borrowers are going to have those kind of shocking payment increases." #Veterans #ProtectConsumers @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/10/30/n...
Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the price
An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.
www.npr.org
October 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
"This was a foreseeable outcome of abruptly ending a program without a replacement in place...It's a mathematical certainty that borrowers are going to have those kind of shocking payment increases." #Veterans #ProtectConsumers @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/10/30/n...
Congratulations to 2026 Vern Countryman Award winner Ted Mermin and Rising Stars Erin Duncan, Rebecca Ellis, Shawuki Hilton, and Jeff Newsome. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 1/2 www.nclc.org/ted-mermin-i...
October 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Congratulations to 2026 Vern Countryman Award winner Ted Mermin and Rising Stars Erin Duncan, Rebecca Ellis, Shawuki Hilton, and Jeff Newsome. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 1/2 www.nclc.org/ted-mermin-i...
The 2026 CRLC band, Shadow Docket, brought the house down last night during the Welcome Reception. Thanks to the Atlanta Host Committee for sponsoring a great event. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026
October 23, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The 2026 CRLC band, Shadow Docket, brought the house down last night during the Welcome Reception. Thanks to the Atlanta Host Committee for sponsoring a great event. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026
We could really use a fully functioning, properly resourced Consumer Financial Protection Bureau right about now 🤔
#ProtectConsumers
#ProtectConsumers
October 22, 2026 at 7:48 PM
We could really use a fully functioning, properly resourced Consumer Financial Protection Bureau right about now 🤔
#ProtectConsumers
#ProtectConsumers
Afternoon sessions during Day 2 of the #CRLC2026 include #FCRA developments, impact advocacy, fighting back against corporate sludge, warranty claims in auto cases, and opportunities and partnerships to advance local enforcement. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers
October 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Afternoon sessions during Day 2 of the #CRLC2026 include #FCRA developments, impact advocacy, fighting back against corporate sludge, warranty claims in auto cases, and opportunities and partnerships to advance local enforcement. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers
Thank you to Maya Wiley, President and CEO @civilrightsorg.bsky.social for delivering the opening plenary address at the #CRLC2026 in #Atlanta.
The civil rights movement has always been about economic justice! #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers
The civil rights movement has always been about economic justice! #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers
October 22, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Thank you to Maya Wiley, President and CEO @civilrightsorg.bsky.social for delivering the opening plenary address at the #CRLC2026 in #Atlanta.
The civil rights movement has always been about economic justice! #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers
The civil rights movement has always been about economic justice! #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers
Late morning sessions on Day 1 of the 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference include drafting a successful complaint, understanding digital assets and consumer law (Crypto 101), and more. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 w/ @consumeradvocates.bsky.social
October 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Late morning sessions on Day 1 of the 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference include drafting a successful complaint, understanding digital assets and consumer law (Crypto 101), and more. #ConsumerLaw #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 w/ @consumeradvocates.bsky.social
#CRLC2026 Day 2 is wrapping up with sessions covering what consumer lawyers need to know about Medicare; using #ConsumerLaw to protect immigrant communities; using state laws to #ProtectConsumers, homeowners & renters; & the shifting shapes of short-term lending. #DigitalLibrary
October 23, 2026 at 8:26 PM
#CRLC2026 Day 2 is wrapping up with sessions covering what consumer lawyers need to know about Medicare; using #ConsumerLaw to protect immigrant communities; using state laws to #ProtectConsumers, homeowners & renters; & the shifting shapes of short-term lending. #DigitalLibrary
A big thank you to @staceyabrams.com and everyone in #Atlanta for joining us as we kick off Day 2 of #CRLC2026.
"First they called it slavery. Then they called it Jim Crow. Now we call it Thursday." #ConsumerLaw #RacialJustice #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 @consumeradvocates.bsky.social
"First they called it slavery. Then they called it Jim Crow. Now we call it Thursday." #ConsumerLaw #RacialJustice #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 @consumeradvocates.bsky.social
October 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
A big thank you to @staceyabrams.com and everyone in #Atlanta for joining us as we kick off Day 2 of #CRLC2026.
"First they called it slavery. Then they called it Jim Crow. Now we call it Thursday." #ConsumerLaw #RacialJustice #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 @consumeradvocates.bsky.social
"First they called it slavery. Then they called it Jim Crow. Now we call it Thursday." #ConsumerLaw #RacialJustice #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026 @consumeradvocates.bsky.social
Afternoon sessions at the #CRLC2026 include success in litigating consumer cases on behalf of tenants, helping student loan borrowers navigate the new repayment landscape, and finding advocacy wins in red states.
#ProtectConsumers #ProtectBorrowers #ConsumerLaw #DigitalLibrary
#ProtectConsumers #ProtectBorrowers #ConsumerLaw #DigitalLibrary
October 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Afternoon sessions at the #CRLC2026 include success in litigating consumer cases on behalf of tenants, helping student loan borrowers navigate the new repayment landscape, and finding advocacy wins in red states.
#ProtectConsumers #ProtectBorrowers #ConsumerLaw #DigitalLibrary
#ProtectConsumers #ProtectBorrowers #ConsumerLaw #DigitalLibrary
The 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference is in full swing! Morning sessions cover loss mitigation & federal housing updates, utility consumer protections, understanding & using auto databases, the ABCs of EFTA & more! #ConsumerLaw #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers w/@consumeradvocates.bsky.social
October 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference is in full swing! Morning sessions cover loss mitigation & federal housing updates, utility consumer protections, understanding & using auto databases, the ABCs of EFTA & more! #ConsumerLaw #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers w/@consumeradvocates.bsky.social
The 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference and Class Action Symposium kicks off today with pre-conference intensives and early check-in.
We're excited to join the #ConsumerLaw community in #Atlanta. #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026
@consumeradvocates.bsky.social
We're excited to join the #ConsumerLaw community in #Atlanta. #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026
@consumeradvocates.bsky.social
October 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference and Class Action Symposium kicks off today with pre-conference intensives and early check-in.
We're excited to join the #ConsumerLaw community in #Atlanta. #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026
@consumeradvocates.bsky.social
We're excited to join the #ConsumerLaw community in #Atlanta. #ProtectConsumers #CRLC2026
@consumeradvocates.bsky.social
The latest article from NCLC’s Digital Library sets out eight new ways to avoid arbitration, including non-preempted state law, delegation clauses not applicable to non-parties & attacking digital consent. #ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw #DigitalLibrary www.nclc.org/eight-powerf...
Eight Powerful New Consumer Strategies Against Forced Arbitration
The latest article from NCLC's Digital Library sets out eight new ways to avoid arbitration.
www.nclc.org
October 20, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The latest article from NCLC’s Digital Library sets out eight new ways to avoid arbitration, including non-preempted state law, delegation clauses not applicable to non-parties & attacking digital consent. #ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw #DigitalLibrary www.nclc.org/eight-powerf...
As renters across the country face increasing housing insecurity, new rent-splitting products are adding expense and risk.
“Like payday loans and other short-term loans, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭." #ProtectConsumers #Fintech #StopTheDebtTrap www.nclc.org/state-lawmak...
“Like payday loans and other short-term loans, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭." #ProtectConsumers #Fintech #StopTheDebtTrap www.nclc.org/state-lawmak...
State Lawmakers Must Protect Tenants from Rent-Splitting Loans
“Rent Now, Pay Later” Loans Can Carry High Fees and Trap Renters in Cycles of Debt
www.nclc.org
October 20, 2026 at 1:51 PM
As renters across the country face increasing housing insecurity, new rent-splitting products are adding expense and risk.
“Like payday loans and other short-term loans, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭." #ProtectConsumers #Fintech #StopTheDebtTrap www.nclc.org/state-lawmak...
“Like payday loans and other short-term loans, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭." #ProtectConsumers #Fintech #StopTheDebtTrap www.nclc.org/state-lawmak...
Existing AI models could be repurposed relatively cheaply and easily to perform campaign tasks – albeit with great risk of obtaining biased results or spreading misinformation. #ProtectConsumers #EndRobocalls #AI @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/rules-politi...
Rules on political AI calls explained as FCC considers change
An FCC petition could let political groups call voters’ cellphones with AI-generated voices without prior consent, raising questions
www.newsweek.com
October 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Existing AI models could be repurposed relatively cheaply and easily to perform campaign tasks – albeit with great risk of obtaining biased results or spreading misinformation. #ProtectConsumers #EndRobocalls #AI @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/rules-politi...
The FCC is reviewing a controversial request to allow political groups to blast automated calls directly to cell phones.
Critics fear a tidal wave of deceptive campaign spam right before midterm voting. #EndRobocalls #AI #ProtectConsumers southfloridareporter.com/brace-yourse...
Critics fear a tidal wave of deceptive campaign spam right before midterm voting. #EndRobocalls #AI #ProtectConsumers southfloridareporter.com/brace-yourse...
Brace Yourself: The FCC Might Let Campaigns Flood Your Phone With AI Robocalls
Get ready for more election spam because regulators are considering a push to allow uninvited political voice calls.
southfloridareporter.com
October 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The FCC is reviewing a controversial request to allow political groups to blast automated calls directly to cell phones.
Critics fear a tidal wave of deceptive campaign spam right before midterm voting. #EndRobocalls #AI #ProtectConsumers southfloridareporter.com/brace-yourse...
Critics fear a tidal wave of deceptive campaign spam right before midterm voting. #EndRobocalls #AI #ProtectConsumers southfloridareporter.com/brace-yourse...
Consumer advocacy groups warn the proposed change could trigger a surge of unwanted, partisan and potentially misleading automated calls in the critical final days of the election. #ProtectConsumers #EndRobocalls apnews.com/article/fcc-...
FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices.
apnews.com
October 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Consumer advocacy groups warn the proposed change could trigger a surge of unwanted, partisan and potentially misleading automated calls in the critical final days of the election. #ProtectConsumers #EndRobocalls apnews.com/article/fcc-...
A federal judge granted preliminary relief to immigrants challenging an unprecedented civil penalty scheme, which sought to impose fines of $998 per day against immigrants pursuing lawful immigration relief. @publicjustice.bsky.social #ProtectConsumers #mapoli www.publicjustice.net/federal-cour...
Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Unlawful Civil Penalty Scheme Targeting Immigrant Families - Public Justice
October 6, 2026 Contacts: Public Justice, communications@publicjustice.net The Legal Aid A federal court granted preliminary relief to immigrants challenging the Trump Administration's unprecedent...
www.publicjustice.net
October 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A federal judge granted preliminary relief to immigrants challenging an unprecedented civil penalty scheme, which sought to impose fines of $998 per day against immigrants pursuing lawful immigration relief. @publicjustice.bsky.social #ProtectConsumers #mapoli www.publicjustice.net/federal-cour...
More than 800 members of the #ConsumerLaw community have already registered for the #CRLC2026 in #Atlanta, October 22-25.
Join them! 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers @consumeradvocates.bsky.social www.nclc.org/event/2026-c...
Join them! 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers @consumeradvocates.bsky.social www.nclc.org/event/2026-c...
2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference & Class Action Symposium
The Consumer Rights Litigation Conference is a comprehensive convening of the consumer law community with 60+ courses covering every major area of consumer law.
www.nclc.org
October 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
More than 800 members of the #ConsumerLaw community have already registered for the #CRLC2026 in #Atlanta, October 22-25.
Join them! 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers @consumeradvocates.bsky.social www.nclc.org/event/2026-c...
Join them! 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers @consumeradvocates.bsky.social www.nclc.org/event/2026-c...
NCLC has been pointing out for years that letting your voice communications networks get taken over by corporations, debt collectors, and scammers 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥.
Comment before the end of the day TODAY! @techdirt.com #EndRobocalls #ProtectConsumers www.techdirt.com/2026/10/05/b...
Comment before the end of the day TODAY! @techdirt.com #EndRobocalls #ProtectConsumers www.techdirt.com/2026/10/05/b...
Brendan Carr Is Making It Easier For Republicans To Harass You With Midterm AI Robocalls
Trump FCC Boss Brendan Carr loves to insist he's being tough on robocalls, which have increasingly rendered U.S. voice communications networks less and less usable. Except whenever you actually dig into his plans, it usually involves making it easier for big companies and Republicans -- who often use the same tactics as outright scammers --...
www.techdirt.com
October 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
NCLC has been pointing out for years that letting your voice communications networks get taken over by corporations, debt collectors, and scammers 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥.
Comment before the end of the day TODAY! @techdirt.com #EndRobocalls #ProtectConsumers www.techdirt.com/2026/10/05/b...
Comment before the end of the day TODAY! @techdirt.com #EndRobocalls #ProtectConsumers www.techdirt.com/2026/10/05/b...
The discounted hotel rate for the 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference & Class Action Symposium ends Tuesday, September 29. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰! #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw www.nclc.org/event/2026-c...
2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference & Class Action Symposium
The Consumer Rights Litigation Conference is a comprehensive convening of the consumer law community with 60+ courses covering every major area of consumer law.
www.nclc.org
September 25, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The discounted hotel rate for the 2026 Consumer Rights Litigation Conference & Class Action Symposium ends Tuesday, September 29. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰! #CRLC2026 #ProtectConsumers #ConsumerLaw www.nclc.org/event/2026-c...
The growing usage of #BNPL loans for rent, groceries, and other necessities underlines how many Americans, depleted in recent years by high inflation, are struggling with the cost of living. www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-now... @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy #ProtectConsumers @economicsecurityproject.org
September 24, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The growing usage of #BNPL loans for rent, groceries, and other necessities underlines how many Americans, depleted in recent years by high inflation, are struggling with the cost of living. www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-now... @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy #ProtectConsumers @economicsecurityproject.org
Tell the FCC to maintain the integrity of the U.S. telephone system – and the election process – and reject Club for Growth’s attempt to unleash unwanted, AI-voiced political robocalls. #EndRobocalls #ProtectConsumers #AI www.nclc.org/stop-efforts...
Stop Efforts to Greenlight AI Robocalls Ahead of the Midterms
FCC Must Reject Effort to Flood Voters with AI-Powered Robocalls Ahead of the Midterms
www.nclc.org
September 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Tell the FCC to maintain the integrity of the U.S. telephone system – and the election process – and reject Club for Growth’s attempt to unleash unwanted, AI-voiced political robocalls. #EndRobocalls #ProtectConsumers #AI www.nclc.org/stop-efforts...