Program Details
2026-12-15 14:30:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-12-15 14:30:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESTThis session provides a practical framework for evaluating and developing FCRA claims arising from inaccurate consumer reporting, inadequate investigations, background checks, tenant screening, and automated decision-making. The discussion will address the roles and obligations of consumer reporting agencies, furnishers, and users of consumer reports, as well as standing and pleading considerations that can determine whether claims survive early challenges.
Ryan L. McBride
Anthony Chester 3:40 pm - 4:40 pm ESTThis session examines the strategic issues that arise when FCRA claims develop into class actions, from identifying class-wide injury through certification, damages, and resolution. Attorneys will explore commonality and predominance, statutory and actual damages, willfulness, arbitration, and the emerging challenges presented by automated reporting and screening systems.
Ryan L. McBrideAnthony ChesterRyan McBride is a partner at Kazerouni Law Group, APC, where he manages the firm’s San Diego office and carries a caseload of class action, mass tort, and complex civil matters across the five states in which he is licensed: Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Florida. His practice centers on consumer protection, and he recently argued a successful appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Anthony Chester is Of Counsel with Kazerouni Law Group, APC, practicing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He focuses on consumer protection litigation and has handled hundreds of consumer actions nationwide, ranging from individual claims to consumer class actions. His practice includes matters involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including inaccurate credit reporting, errors in credit reports during and after bankruptcy, and other consumer finance issues. He represents consumers in disputes with companies and financial institutions over alleged violations of their rights.
Ryan McBride is a partner at Kazerouni Law Group, APC, where he manages the firm’s San Diego office and carries a caseload of class action, mass tort, and complex civil matters across the five states in which he is licensed: Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Florida. His practice centers on consumer protection, and he recently argued a successful appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Anthony Chester is Of Counsel with Kazerouni Law Group, APC, practicing from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He focuses on consumer protection litigation and has handled hundreds of consumer actions nationwide, ranging from individual claims to consumer class actions. His practice includes matters involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including inaccurate credit reporting, errors in credit reports during and after bankruptcy, and other consumer finance issues. He represents consumers in disputes with companies and financial institutions over alleged violations of their rights.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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