NYLAG submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opposing proposed rule seeking to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
NYLAG urges the Bureau to strengthen the proposed rules to protect consumers. The proposed rules would allow debt collectors to engage in abusive behavior in contravention of the purpose of the FDCPA.
Lauren Reiff, Associate Director of NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Immigration at their oversight hearing on protecting immigrant communities, especially in anticipation
NYLAG’s Rose Marie Cantanno spoke with New York Focus about the crippling debt that has long plagued taxi medallion owners. Although the relief plan was intended to offer a financial lifeline, many drivers are still struggling under the burden of loan payments, with no clear path out of this financial nightmare.
After more than a year of advocacy from NYLAG and partner organizations, the NYS Office of Court Administration has issued guidance that will provide critical protections to consumers burdened by judgments for rental arrears, student loan, education, and medical debts.
As we wrap up Consumer Protection Awareness week, NYLAG’s Daphne Schlick put together a list of four commonly asked questions about consumer rights. Read more.
As Albany kicks off its 2024 legislative session, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) looks forward to advocating for the policies and budgetary measures in the following areas on behalf of the communities we serve and our mission to combat racial, social, and economic injustice.
The US DOE has added a fourth negotiation session on student loan relief for borrowers with financial hardship, in part thanks to a letter from NYLAG Supervising Attorney Jessica Ranucci and her fellow members of the Department’s loan relief negotiating committee. Jessica spoke to USA TODAY about returning to the negotiating table.
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