May 2016

5/31/16

CBPP Report: Funding Down, Tuition Up New York State of Health (NYSOH) Appeal Decisions Will Soon Be Available Online New York Police Illegally Profiling Homeless People, Complaint Says CFPB Takes Action Against Former Wells Fargo Employee for Illegal Mortgage Fee-Shifting

5/27/16

New Job Openings Posted Fair Treatment of Homeowners with Limited English Proficiency TalkPoverty.org: Why the Federal $2.13 an Hour Tipped Minimum Wage Forces Me to Endure Harassment A.G. Schneiderman Announces $100 Million Expansion Of Foreclosure Prevention Efforts For New York Families

5/26/16

New Job Opening Posted CFPB Monthly Complaints Snapshot Spotlights Credit Reporting Complaints U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Providing $350 Million for LSC Center for Responsible Lending Report – Broken Banking: Overdraft Penalties Harm Consumers, Discourage Responsible Products

5/25/16

Having a Parent Behind Bars Costs Children, States Rental Assistance to Families with Children at Lowest Point in Decade Research finds one-in-five auto title loan borrowers have their vehicle seized Consumerist: 210 Law Professors Agree: Banks Should Not Be Able To Sidestep Legal System When They Break The Law

5/24/16

Where the minimum wage might fall for some Americans Opinion analysis: Pro-plaintiff ruling in federal employment discrimination case TalkPoverty.org: Discriminatory Bathroom Law Also Worsens Economic Inequality

5/23/16

Judge in immigration case issues sweeping new order The Civil Legal Aid Community Needs its Own Affordable Care Act Know Your Rights: NYLAG Webinars on Medicare and Medicaid

5/20/16

Law Center Talks About Zombie Properties on Capitol Pressroom CBPP: Funding Down, Tuition Up Bill Would Overhaul Credit Reporting System, Remove Debt After Four Years Supreme Court: A defendant need not win on the merits to be a prevailing party, for purposes of an award of attorney’s fees under Title VII

5/19/16

Fellowship Oportunity at NYLAG What Happens When You Warn Students About Their Loan Debt? TalkPoverty.org: New Overtime Reforms Will Benefit 12.5 Million Americans CFPB Car Title Loan Research Exposes Sky-high Levels of Car Repossessions and Extent of the Debt Trap Business Model