Advocacy Archives - Northwest Consumer Law Center

NWCLC Submits Amicus Brief Supporting Truth in Consumer Marketing

Northwest Consumer Law Center (NWCLC), National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), and National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) joined together to submit an amicus brief in Shellenberger v. AIG Warrantyguard at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This amicus brief supports a consumer appeal currently before the Ninth Circuit. The case challenges a ruling by the…

Unmasking Racial Disparities in Credit Reporting

In our ongoing pursuit of justice and equity, we wanted to shine a spotlight on an issue that has long affected minority communities: racial disparities in credit reporting. While credit scores play a crucial role in financial opportunities, these disparities have sustained systemic inequality and hindered economic progress for many. Let’s go ahead and address…

Getting a Fair Shot

After a year since its launch, we got to see our bill, The Fair Shot Act, pass the senate on the first of February. This is exciting news as this act will bring Washington’s exemption laws to reflect the current cost of living in our state.