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1. Bankruptcy Manual
   This manual gives an overview of the types of bankruptcy, exemptions, and general procedures including filing fees, repayment plans, and post-filing matters.
   Author: Revised by: David Yen, LAF and Daniel Zazove, Perkins Coie
   Updated: 02/26/2013
2. Senior Citizens Handbook - Public Utilities and LIHEAP
   Information for senior citizens about public utilities, including a provider's or landlord's duty to provide service, shut-offs and reconnections and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
   Author: Prairie State Legal Services
   Updated: 11/30/2012
3. Micah Legal Aid Clinic - Volunteer Training
   Micah Legal Aid is a legal clinic located in Logan Square where volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice and referrals to low-income clients in family, unemployment, consumer, and other areas of law.
   Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services - General Operating Office
   Updated: 11/21/2012
4. Debt Collection: Exemption Rights
   Information about exemption rights of debtors
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 09/28/2012
5. Attorney Checklists and Client Fact Sheets
   Attorney checklists and client fact sheets in various areas of law from the Illinois Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 09/28/2012
6. Student Loans
   Information about discharge, defenses, delinquency, default, and taxes.
   Author: Revisions Contributed by Beverly Yang, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
   Updated: 06/27/2012
7. Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Training
   Mortgage foreclosure mediation training for volunteers through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
   Updated: 06/27/2012
8. Educational Debt Manual
   This manual outlines the basics of student loans and programs that can assist with loan repayment.
   Author: Equal Justice Works
   Updated: 04/26/2012
9. Law at the Library Seminar: Cleaning Up Your Credit
   Webcast on how to work with the people you owe money to raise your credit score
   Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
   Updated: 01/27/2012
10. Money and Property Exempt from Judgments
    Consumers may keep certain property and income even if there are money judgments against them. This content describes the exemptions available to individuals when they face a judgment.
    Author: Revisions Contributed by Ashlee Highland, CARPLS
    Updated: 12/21/2011
11. Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps
    This webcast includes information about qualifying for student loan forgiveness by working in the non-profit sector.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 11/03/2011
12. Contract for Deed Home Buyers' Rights and Obligations
    Explains the rights of home buyers who buy a home with a contract for deed versus home buyers who take out a mortgage loan
    Author: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
    Updated: 09/07/2011
13. Wage Garnishments
    Describes how creditors can deduct from a consumer's wages when a judgment has been entered.
    Author: Revisions contributed by Michelle Weinberg, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/29/2011
14. Repossession Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Information about repossession law in Illinois with an emphasis on cars and household goods.
    Author: Revisions contributed by, Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/04/2011
15. Post-Judgment Debt Collections
    Information for attorneys about judgment liens on real estate and the post-judgment collection methods of creditors.
    Author: Revisions Contributed by, Michelle Weinberg, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/02/2011
16. Defending Wage and Non-Wage Garnishments
    Approaches to take when defending wage and non-wage garnishments
    Author: Alan Alop (original author) and Michelle Weinberg (June 2011 revisions), Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/02/2011
17. Debt Collection
    Fair Debt Collection Act, collection agencies, debt collection acts that are prohibited, options and remedies, exemptions, post judgment collection, and garnishment
    Author: Revisions contributed by Michelle Weinberg, LAF
    Updated: 06/23/2011
18. Advising Clients on Asset Preservation and Asset Building
    Training on client asset building and preservation
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 05/06/2011
19. LAF Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic Volunteer Attorney Training
    Training for volunteers with LAF's Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic.
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 02/14/2011
20. Volunteer Training - Micah Legal Aid and REACH Legal Clinic
    Training for attorneys interested in volunteering with Micah Legal Aid and/or the REACH Legal Clinic
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 01/27/2011
21. Holistic Advocacy
    Directory of non-legal support services for use by legal aid attorneys
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/21/2011
22. Bankruptcy Project Pro-Se Help Desk Volunteer Training
    Training on the Bankruptcy Project's Pro-Se Help Desk at the Dirksen Federal Building
    Presenter(s): David Yen, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago - General Office
    Updated: 11/03/2010
23. Appellate Lawyers Association: Lawyers Beware!: New Burdens and Boundaries From The United States Supreme Court
    Discusses practice before the US Supreme Court
    Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 09/24/2010
24. Changes to Threshold for Withholding Due to Wage Assignments
    Information on changes to the minimum earnings requirements for garnishments
    Author: David Yen, LAF
    Updated: 08/25/2010
25. Filing a Bankruptcy Case
    General explanation of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 08/16/2010
26. Bankruptcy & Special Issues Concerning Debtors
    This article covers special issues concerning debtors such as: federal offsets, student loans, possible effects on domestic relations, employment, claims against lenders, brokers and contractors, and if landlord files bankruptcy.
    Author: David Yen, LAF
    Updated: 08/16/2010
27. Illinois Exemptions to Bankruptcy
    List of bankruptcy property exemptions under Illinois law with the type and amount of exemptions and the controlling statute.
    Author: Samuel Z. Goldfarb, LAF
    Updated: 08/16/2010
28. Miscellaneous Contract Defenses
    Information about the law of unconscionability and common law defenses for breaking a contract.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 08/03/2010
29. Bankruptcy Law Training
    This session provides an overview on Bankruptcy Law, including Chapter 7 and 13, stays and exemptions, venue and jurisdiction, procedures
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/16/2009
30. Disability Rights Consortium: Asset Building in the Disability Community
    This webcast discusses asset building for people with disabilities, including education, banking and tax preparation, IDA programs and resources
    Presenter(s): Equip for Equality
    Updated: 12/09/2009
31. Basic Consumer Law Training
    This session provides an overview of consumer law, including deficiency cases, collection abuse, credit report basics, wage assignments and deductions, and arbitration clauses
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/08/2009
32. Payday Loans and Title Loans
    Information for lawyers on legal claims that can be asserted against payday lenders and title loan companies
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 11/24/2009
33. An Overview of Ch 7 & Ch 13 Bankruptcy
    Jeffrey Dan of Crane Heyman Simon Welch & Clar, and Bennett Kahn of Law Offices of Melvin Kaplan, provides an overview of consumer bankruptcy law.
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 06/30/2009
34. Wage Deduction Order/Turnover Order
    Prepare this Wage Deduction Order for the court to use in your case in Cook County.
    Author: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
    Updated: 06/16/2009
35. Citation to Discover Assets to Third Party
    File the Citation to Discover Assets to a Third Party to reach the defendant's assets in your case in Cook County.
    Author: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
    Updated: 06/16/2009
36. Bankruptcy Law
    A training on Bankruptcy Law issues.
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/09/2009
37. Senior Citizens Handbook - Your Rights as a Consumer
    Information about consumers' rights, including home improvement scams, telemarketing scams, open-end credit scams, door-to-door sales, phone slamming and credit cards
    Author: Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 03/04/2009
38. Foreclosure-related Eviction Training
    This training will focus on representing tenants who are being evicted either through a supplemental proceeding in a foreclosure case or a separate forcible entry and detainer action.
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 12/15/2008
39. CBA Legal Aid Committee Meeting: Debt Collection Issues
    The panel members will provide a perspective on the growing number of collection suits which are being seen at the Daley Center and available resources for these cases.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 12/15/2008
40. Vehicle Deficiency Defense Packet
    HotDoc interview to create: Answer, Counterclaims, Interrogatories, and Requests to Produce for use in defending client sued by lender for deficiency after repossession and sale of automobile.
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 12/05/2008
41. Hospital Bill Defense Against Non-Profit Packet
    HotDoc interview to create: Answer, Interrogatories, and Requests to Produce for use in defending clients sued for non-payment of medical bills. For use against non-profit medical facilities only.
    Author: Alan Alop of Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 12/04/2008
42. How to Defend a Collection Case
    A archived webcast of the training How to Defend a Collection Case recorded by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services on April 23, 2008
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
    Updated: 05/29/2008
43. CHA Residential Lease Agreement
    A standard lease agreement with the CHA
    Author: Chicago Housing Authority
    Updated: 03/26/2008
44. CBA Legal Committee Meeting: Court Desks
    A webcast of the training Court Desks by The Chicago Bar Foundation recorded on March 13, 2008
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 03/25/2008
45. Complaint for Breach of Contract and Violation of Insurance Code
    Sample complaint against an insurance company for breach of contract
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 03/24/2008
46. CARPLS Volunteer Attorney Training: Consumer Law and Bankruptcy
    Explains basic consumer law and bankruptcy concepts for attorneys
    Presenter(s): David Yen, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 11/13/2007
47. Rescue Fraud: The New Face of Predatory Lending
    Explains rescue fraud and various possible claims against it, as well as legislative responses
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, LAF
    Updated: 10/12/2007
48. Home Equity Loans
    Information about consumer rights with regard to home equity loans.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 10/11/2007
49. Motion for Consolidation
    Sample motion to consolidate eviction and quiet title actions
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
50. Response to Motion to Dismiss
    Sample response to lender and 3rd-party purchaser's motion to dismiss complaint to quiet title
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
51. Response to Motion for Use and Occupancy Pending Trial
    Sample response to motion for use and occupancy pending trial in an action to quite title alleging that sale of home was actually an equitable mortgage
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
52. Response to Motion for Use and Occupancy- Mortgage Foreclosure
    Sample response to motion for use and occupancy in mortgage foreclosure case alleging that mortgage was based on a forged deed
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
53. Response to 2-615 Motion to Dismiss
    Sample response to lender's motion to dismiss for complaint to quiet title alleging an equitable mortgage and unjust enrichment
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
54. Petition for Intervention and Motion to Vacate Default Judgment
    Sample petition for intervention with motion to vacate default judgment and for leave to answer in rescue fraud foreclosure case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
55. Petition for Intervention - Pre-Judgment with Petitioner's Affidavit
    Sample petition for intervention in foreclosure on home resulting from rescue fraud equity stripping scheme
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
56. Complaint - Common Law Fraud
    Sample common law fraud complaint for rescue fraud foreclosure case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
57. Complaint - Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
    Sample complaint for rescue fraud foreclosure case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
58. Complaint - Quiet Title
    Sample complaint asking for deed transfer to be construed as granting an equitable mortgage
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
59. Complaint - Claim for Professional Malpractice
    Sample complaint alleging attorney malpractice in rescue fraud case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
60. First Amended Complaint to Quiet Title and for Other Relief
    Sample statement of facts in rescue fraud case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
61. Complaint - TILA and HOEPA
    Sample complaint for violations of Truth in Lending Act and Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act in rescue fraud case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
62. Complaint - Unconscionability
    Sample complaint alleging unconscionability in business practices in rescue fraud case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
63. Complaint - Unjust Enrichment Claim against All Defendants
    Sample complaint alleging unjust enrichment in business transactions in rescue fraud case
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 09/27/2007
64. Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act (MVRISA)
    Information about the Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 08/07/2007
65. Fair Patient Billing Act
    Explains the new Fair Patient Billing Act made effective January 1, 2007
    Author: Revisions contributed by Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 07/18/2007
66. Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
    Information about how bankruptcy rules affect foreclosure
    Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
    Updated: 06/27/2007
67. Notice of Automatic Stay (Bankruptcy)
    Notice to creditor for automatic stay
    Author: Samuel Z. Goldfarb, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/14/2007
68. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Deposition of Hospital Witness
    A rough outline of questions to be used in deposing hospital witnesses
    Author: Alan A. Alop, LAF
    Updated: 06/04/2007
69. Representing Consumers After Repossession
    Consumer protection statutes and common law doctrines apply even after repossession. Here these provisions and case law are described to enable proper representation of clients
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 04/20/2007
70. Notice of Intent to the Debtor Regarding Repossession of Vehicle
    Notice sent to the debtor stating creditor's intent to repossess title to a vehicle
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
71. Defendant's Affirmative Defense and Counterclaim to Vehicle Repossession
    Model forms to use for defense to repossession of vehicle and counterclaim
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
72. Defendant's First Interrogatories for Vehicle Repossession
    Model defendant interrogatories to creditor for vehicle repossession
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
73. Defendant's Request for Production of Documents Regarding Vehicle Repossession
    Sample defendant request to creditor for production of documents regarding vehicle repossession
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
74. Affirmative Defense and Counterclaim for Retail Outlet Creditors
    Defendant's affirmative defense and counterclaim forms for use with retail outlet creditors regarding vehicle repossession
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
75. Statutory Notice to Sell Repossessed Property
    Notice to defendant from creditor regarding sale of repossessed property
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
76. Complaint for Wrongful Repossession of Vehicle
    Sample complaint to be filed for wrongful repossession of vehicle
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
77. Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Memorandum in Support of Summary Judgment
    Sample plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and memo in support regarding unlawful repossession in a case involving defective notice
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 04/20/2007
78. Affirmative Rights of the Consumer
    Describes affirmative rights available to the consumer after repossession of a vehicle
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 04/20/2007
79. Defense of Deficiency Suits After Repossession
    Explains the defenses and counterclaims available to consumers after repossession and suit for deficiency
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 04/20/2007
80. Bankruptcy Interview Checklist
    Checklist for attorneys who are interviewing clients about bankruptcy issues
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 04/13/2007
81. Litigating Claims of Policyholders Against Their Insurance Companies
    This document is designed to aid an attorney in litigating a first-party insurance claim--that is, a claim of an insured person against his/her insurance company
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 04/05/2007
82. Contract Requirements in Credit Sales
    Information about the Truth in Lending Act.
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 03/30/2007
83. Fair Credit Reporting
    Describes the purpose and coverage of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 03/30/2007
84. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Answer
    A strategy in answering the complaint: to deny that the amount sought represents the reasonable value of services rendered
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 03/27/2007
85. Consumer Law Attorney Interview Checklists and Client Fact Sheets
    Interview checklists for attorneys and answers to frequently asked questions for clients
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 03/19/2007
86. Summary of Illinois Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act
    Describes the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act of 2007
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, LAF
    Updated: 01/24/2007
87. A Guide: Predatory Lending Claims Available to Illinois Borrowers in Foreclosure
    Outlines laws for predatory lending claims including TILA, HOEPA, RESPA, ECOA, Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, Common Law Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Contract, and the Illinois Interest Act
    Author: Daniel Lindsey, LAF
    Updated: 09/27/2006
88. Real Estate Fraud and Quieting Title
    Explains what real estate fraud is and includes an overview of scenarios and legal remedies
    Presenter(s): Kelli Dudley, Chicago Legal Clinic, Chancery Division Advice Desk
    Updated: 09/25/2006
89. Article 9 of Illinois Commercial Code
    Information about a consumer's rights after property has been repossessed, including deficiency cases, wrongful repossession, affirmative defense and counterclaim
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 06/26/2006
90. Plaintiff's First Request For Production of Documents and First Set of Interrogatories
    Sample plaintiff discovery request for claim against insurance company
    Author: Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 06/19/2006
91. Wage Assignment Revocation Letter to Creditor
    Attorney letter affirmatively revokes the Wage Assignment executed in favor of a financial institution
    Author: Samuel Z. Goldfarb, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 05/23/2006
92. Car Repossession Checklist
    Checklist for attorneys interviewing a client whose car has been repossessed
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 05/03/2006
93. How to Get Back Personal Property Left Inside A Repossessed Car
    How to help your client get back his or her personal property left in a repossessed car
    Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 04/19/2006
94. How to Help Clients in Consumer Fraud Vehicle Cases
    What to do when your client has been defrauded by an auto dealership, repair shop or lender
    Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services/edited by Alan Alop LAF Chicago
    Updated: 04/17/2006
95. Rash and Ride- Through Redux: The Terms for Holding on to Cars, Homes, and Other Collateral under the 2005 Bankruptcy Act
    This article discussed the 2005 bankruptcy legislation and changes in treatment of collateral in individual bankruptcy
    Author: Jean Braucher
    Updated: 03/22/2006
96. Six Things Legal Services and Pro Bono Lawyers Should Know About the Attorney Provisions in the 2005 Bankruptcy Act
    Information for attorneys about changes in attorney provisions in 2005 bankruptcy legislation
    Author: National Consumer Law Center
    Updated: 03/17/2006
97. Public Utilities Law in Illinois
    Information about eligibility for and disconnection from electrical, gas, water and sanitary sewer utility service
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 02/17/2006
98. How to Stop the Creditor from Re-Selling the Car after Repossession
    What to do after a client received a notice that his/her car has been repossessed and the creditor intended to resell it.
    Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services
    Updated: 01/31/2006
99. Defending Hospital Collection Cases-Table of Contents
    Links to practice guide to help attorneys with strategies for defending clients being sued by hospitals for unpaid bills
    Author: Alan Alop, LAF
    Updated: 10/11/2005
100. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Trial
     How to prepare for and conduct a defense in a hospital collection case with sample forms.
     Author: Alan A. Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 10/11/2005
101. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Background; The American Medical System
     Background information for the American Medical System
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
102. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Preliminary Inquiry in All Hospital Cases
     Information about preliminary inquiry in all hospital cases, including insurance, prior litigation, cause of action, documents, jury, discovery and settlement
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
103. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Motions to Dismiss
     Information about motions to dismiss, including account stated, the Family Expense Act, statute of limitations, and mixing causes of action; with links to forms
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
104. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Bill of Particulars
     Information about a bill of particulars with forms
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
105. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Affirmative Defenses
     Information about affirmative defenses, including estoppel, failure to process public aid, payment in full, lack of medical necessity, breach of statutory duty, Consumer Fraud Act, HMO insolvency, and duress
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
106. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Counterclaim: Malpractice
     You can raise a counterclaim for malpractice in a collection case
     Author: Alan A. Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
107. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Third Party Complaints
     Where your client is covered by insurance, and the insurance company has balked at payment, drag the insurer in by third party complaint
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
108. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Claim Against Public Aid/Breach of Statutory Duty/Negligence
     Where hospital claims that application for public aid has been forwarded but Public Aid never ruled, a claim may be asserted against Public Aid
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
109. Defending Hospital Collection Cases - Summary Judgment
     How to resist a hospital's effort to move for summary judgment
     Author: Alan Alop, LAF
     Updated: 10/11/2005
110. Forms for Post-Judgment Collection at the Daley Center
     List of online forms to be used for pro se post-judgment collection
     Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
     Updated: 10/04/2005
111. Contracts
     Consumer law section of the Attorney Desk Reference Manual dealing with contracts, including warranties, credit sales, home equity loans, leases of goods, car sales and repossessions
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 07/05/2005
112. Reaffirmation Agreement
     Bankruptcy court form for reaffirmation agreement
     Author: Samuel Z. Goldfarb, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
     Updated: 06/13/2005
113. Major Consumer Bankruptcy Effects of the 2005 Reform
     Provides an overview of the bankruptcy law changes which go into effect on October 17, 2005
     Author: Eugene R. Wedoff, United States Bankruptcy Court
     Updated: 05/31/2005
114. How to Prevent a Car from Being Repossessed
     How to advise a client who is worrying about repossession of his/her car
     Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services
     Updated: 02/16/2005
115. Your Clients' Rights on Warranties on Cars and Trucks
     Information about a client’s rights to have a vehicle defect rectified, recover damages, or cancel the sale
     Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services
     Updated: 12/11/2004
116. Unconscionable Contract Terms
     Describes when an attorney should argue that a contract in unconscionable and therefore unenforceable and when it is more advantageous to plead unconscionability as a separate claim or defense
     Author: David Wolowitz, Prairie State Legal Services
     Updated: 12/11/2004
117. Equal Credit Opportunity Act
     Information about the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 12/10/2004
118. Fair Credit Billing Act
     Information about the Fair Credit Billing Act
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 12/10/2004
119. Debt Collection Checklist
     Checklist of information to collect when doing intake of clients who have debt collection problems.
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 12/10/2004
120. Credit Cards
     Information about retail installment contracts, including the Illinois Retail Installment Sales Act (RISA)
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 06/08/2004
121. Rent-To-Own Contracts
     Information about rental-purchase agreements including the form of agreement, advertising, and remedies for the consumer
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 12/04/2003
122. Breach of Contract, Cancellation, Damages
     Information about consumer remedies when a seller has breached a contract
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 05/23/2003
123. Door to Door Sales
     Information about consumer rights in door-to-door sales.
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 05/23/2003
124. Express and Implied Warranties
     Information about both express and implied warranties.
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 05/23/2003
125. Disabilities Guidebook: The Sale of Hearing Instruments
     Information about the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act and consumer protections when buying hearing aids and hearing instruments
     Author: David Wolowitz & Michael O'Connor, Prairie State Legal Services
     Updated: 05/16/2003
126. Leases of Consumer Goods
     Information about leases, warranties, and the Consumer Leasing Act.
     Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
     Updated: 05/05/2003

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