Name: Consumer Law Legislative Update
Start: 2024-11-07T14:45:00-0600
End: 2024-11-07T15:45:00-0600

Bridging Worlds: Community, Culture, and the Work of Legal Aid — Wednesday, November 6 - Friday, November 8, 2024 — Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake, Brainerd MN

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST

Town Hall - Governor Anderson G

This session will highlight some recent legislative achievements championed by the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, the Legal Services Advocacy Project, and other partners. Participants will receive an overview of new consumer protection laws regarding contracts for deed, property tax forfeitures, medical debt, garnishment, bankruptcy, junk fees, social media disclosures, tenants' rights, and more. Come with your questions!

CLE: 1.0 hour of Standard CLE credit

Speakers

Mary Kaczorek

Staff Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA)

Mary Kaczorek practices consumer law with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA). Mary started her public interest legal career in college with Central Minnesota Legal Services in St. Cloud. Mary earned her JD at the University of Minnesota Law School in 2009 and worked with MMLA’s... Read More →

Bennett Hartz

Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office

Bennett Hartz is a Minnesota Assistant Attorney General in Consumer Protection, regulating financial industries, emerging technologies, and health care. He wrote and led the passage of 2024’s Minnesota Debt Fairness Act.

Consumer Leg Updates 2024 pdf

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CST
Town Hall - Governor Anderson G

Breakout Sessions, Standard CLE

Feedback form is now closed.

2024 State Conference

Mary Kaczorek

Bennett Hartz

Attendees (32)

2024 State Conference

Mary Kaczorek

Bennett Hartz

Attendees (32)

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!