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Consumer Law Updates in Wisconsin 2024

Product ID: CA3690M
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Look out for the little guy

Consumer protection laws are essential to upholding a stable and trustworthy market. They keep sellers honest and safeguard buyers from deceptive business practices, faulty products, and dangerous goods or services. Nevertheless, claims happen. And when clients come to you complaining of unethical practices such as false advertising or unsafe products, you’ll need to have the most current information on hand.

At Consumer Law Updates in Wisconsin, gain insights from a panel of experienced practitioners on a spectrum of timely topics, from class actions to repossessions.

A shift in fee-shifting

What should you do when a defendant in a consumer case threatens you with a claim for fees? Understand your obligations to your client when a claim for fees is made and hear strategies for responding. You’ll also consider whether defendants are overusing claims for fees.

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Pricing

Member $219.00

Non-Member $299.00

Credits

4 CLE, 1 EPR

Date and Time

Friday, November 15, 20248:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT

Add to Calendar 11/15/2024 8:30:00 AM 11/15/2024 12:15:00 PM America/Chicago Consumer Law Updates in Wisconsin 2024

Look out for the little guy

Consumer protection laws are essential to upholding a stable and trustworthy market. They keep sellers honest and safeguard buyers from deceptive business practices, faulty products, and dangerous goods or services. Nevertheless, claims happen. And when clients come to you complaining of unethical practices such as false advertising or unsafe products, you’ll need to have the most current information on hand.

At Consumer Law Updates in Wisconsin, gain insights from a panel of experienced practitioners on a spectrum of timely topics, from class actions to repossessions.

A shift in fee-shifting

What should you do when a defendant in a consumer case threatens you with a claim for fees? Understand your obligations to your client when a claim for fees is made and hear strategies for responding. You’ll also consider whether defendants are overusing claims for fees.

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State Bar Center
5302 Eastpark Blvd.
Madison, WI 53718

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Look out for the little guy

Consumer protection laws are essential to upholding a stable and trustworthy market. They keep sellers honest and safeguard buyers from deceptive business practices, faulty products, and dangerous goods or services. Nevertheless, claims happen. And when clients come to you complaining of unethical practices such as false advertising or unsafe products, you’ll need to have the most current information on hand.

At Consumer Law Updates in Wisconsin, gain insights from a panel of experienced practitioners on a spectrum of timely topics, from class actions to repossessions.

A shift in fee-shifting

What should you do when a defendant in a consumer case threatens you with a claim for fees? Understand your obligations to your client when a claim for fees is made and hear strategies for responding. You’ll also consider whether defendants are overusing claims for fees.

Read More ↓

Program Chair and Presenter:

Briane F. Pagel, Jr.
Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Madison

Presenters:

Michael C. Lueder
Hansen Reynolds LLC
Milwaukee

Nathan E. DeLadurantey
DeLadurantey Law Office LLC
Waukesha

Terrence M. Polich
Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Madison

8:30 a.m. Class Actions

Michael C. Lueder

9:15 a.m. Shifting Fee Shifting: When Defendants Make Claims For Fees

• Do defendants overuse these claims?
• How should you respond when a threat is made?
• What is your obligation to your client?

Briane F. Pagel, Jr.

10:05 a.m. Break

10:20 a.m. Auto Dealer Fraud

• Recovering Civil Damages pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 218.0163(2)
• Jury Instructions in a Dealership Fraud Case
• Using the Buyer's Guide at Trial
• Filing a Dealer Bond Claim

Terrence M. Polich

11:05 a.m. Repossessions

• WCA, UCC, and Choice of Law
• Notice v. No Notice repossessions
• Breach of Peace considerations
• Post-Sale and other notice issues

Nathan E. DeLadurantey

11:50 a.m. Roundtable Discussion/Q&A

All Presenters

12:15 p.m. Program Concludes

  • Stay informed about the most recent developments in consumer law
  • Develop strategies for responding to claims for fees by defendants
  • Receive helpful tips on handling auto dealer fraud cases
  • Gain insights into the legal intricacies of repossessions
  • Enjoy an opportunity to get answers to your consumer law questions
  • Consumer law practitioners
  • Creditor/debtor lawyers
  • Civil litigators
  • Business lawyers

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