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NWCLC Submits Amicus Brief Supporting Truth in Consumer Marketing

By Amanda Martin | June 9, 2025

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…

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UPDATES AND CLIENT STORIES:

Triumphing Over Debt

By NWCLC Staff | May 23, 2023

Jason* was facing a daunting lawsuit from a debt collection company for nearly $15,000 in medical debt that he could not afford to pay. Over…

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How The Fair Shot Act Will Keep Families Out of Poverty

By NWCLC Staff | May 19, 2023

On May 9th, 2023 Governor Inslee signed The Fair Shot Act into law. This significant legislation was a direct response to the growing living costs…

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Tribute to National Consumer Protection Week

By NWCLC Staff | March 6, 2023

It’s the start of one of our favorite times of the year: National Consumer Protection Week!

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Making Way for a New Path

By NWCLC Staff | February 17, 2023

Alex worked as a full-time photographer and ran a soundly running small business that suffered financially when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Alex, out of necessity,…

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Getting a Fair Shot

By NWCLC Staff | February 14, 2023

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.

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Student Loans Go Before the Supreme Court

By NWCLC Staff | February 14, 2023

On February 28, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on two separate cases, both of which challenge President Biden’s loan forgiveness program.

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When the Dealership Gives Your Lemons

By admin | February 14, 2023

Do you know what a lemon is? We’re not talking about the fruit – Lemon Law protects new vehicle owners who have significant, continuing mechanical problems with their vehicles that are covered by a warranty.

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Unlawfully Charged

By NWCLC Staff | January 5, 2023
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Samantha reached out to NWCLC after she was served with a debt collection lawsuit for a $17,000 loan. Samantha experienced very difficult times during COVID…

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A Well Deserved Fresh Start

By NWCLC Staff | August 19, 2022
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Rachel first reached out to us for advice on how to respond to a debt defense lawsuit from a big brand-named bank that had left…

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