Consumer Protection Unit
What You Need to Know About Paying Your Bills During COVID-19 Pandemic
Even during this uncertain time, financial obligations continue. It's of the utmost importance to prioritize your expenses. Here’s what you should know.
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Community Education
Know Your Rights: Default Judgments (Not Showing Up To A Court Case)
Going to court can be scary, but there's help and resources that can guide you through the court process. Know your rights with default judgments. ...
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Consumer Protection Unit
What Do I Do If I Can’t Pay My Credit Cards?
A change in circumstances can cause financial stress that makes it hard to make ends meet. Here’s what you should know if you can’t ...
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Consumer Protection Unit
Federal Student Loans During the Coronavirus Epidemic
The CARES Act signed into law provides significant relief to student loan borrowers who have Direct Loans or FFEL Loans that are held by the ...
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Advance Planning
New Free NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline Helps NYC Residents
NYLAG launches a legal resources hotline to help New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) receive answers to their legal questions.
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Consumer Protection Unit
Coronavirus Update: New York Suspends Debt Collection for Medical, Student Loans
NYLAG's Shanna Tallarico speaks with Yahoo Finance on how the suspension of debt collection provides relief during this public health crisis.
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Consumer Protection Unit
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Toughening of Student Loan Cancellation Rules
NYLAG's Jane Stevens and Jessica Ranucci criticize the Borrower Defense rule's impact on defrauded students and free legal resources.
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Consumer Protection Unit
Student Advocates Challenge DeVos’ Borrower Defense Rule
On behalf of NYLAG, student advocates file lawsuit against the Department of Education's new Borrower Defense rule. NYLAG's Jane Greengold provides her statement.
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Consumer Protection Unit
Former Student of Predatory For-Profit College Fights Back against Illegal Debt Collection
NYLAG's Special Litigation unit continues to eradicate illegal debt collection lawsuits from fraudulent for-profit colleges.
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Consumer Protection Unit
[Podcast] The Next Debt Crisis That No One’s Talking About
NYLAG's Shanna Tallarico provides insight on the story of one man’s journey with his Credit Acceptance loan.
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