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September 23, 2024
Please join the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP), Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS), and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) for their Annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Webinar on Tuesday, October 29th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern
September 19, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will offer a free webinar on September 26, 2024 on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective. The webinar will begin at 2:00 PM Eastern.
September 18, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Pennsylvania affected by Tropical Storm Debby. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by FEMA. Currently, this includes Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Union counties in Pennsylvania.
September 17, 2024
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published guidance to help federal and state consumer protection enforcers stop banks from charging overdraft fees based on phantom opt-in agreements. Phantom opt-ins occur when banks claim they have customers’ consent to charge overdraft fees
September 16, 2024
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the launch of an online portal to streamline the process for companies and other entities reporting data breaches impacting more than 500 Pennsylvania residents — which is required under Pennsylvania law beginning on September 26, 2024. Credit reporting
September 12, 2024
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed order against the student loan servicer Navient for its years of failures and lawbreaking. If entered by the court, the proposed order would permanently ban the company from servicing federal Direct Loans and would forbid the
September 11, 2024
The Elder Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association is offering free section membership to any public interest attorney. Public interest attorneys include attorneys who work for PLAN public interest organizations and other statewide or national non-profit organizations as well as attorneys who
September 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting Sept. 8 through Sept. 14 as Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, joining a national effort to help income-eligible Pennsylvanians stay connected through the Lifeline Program. “In today’s connected world, access to voice

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