Public Justice

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The fight for justice is more urgent than ever. As big business gains influence over agencies meant to protect workers, consumers, and our environment, Public Justice is leveling up our efforts to defend those who are wronged. With your help, we will keep bringing – and winning – cases that expose corporate greed, hold regulators accountable, and empower ordinary people to defend their rights. What your gift will do: - Ensure equal access to the courts for all Americans - Fight back against corporate scams and vindicate the rights of workers and consumers - Defend our environment against corporate polluters - Protect students and communities facing discrimination, harassment and exploitation Donate today and make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eciHpAfM

Public Justice is fighting to restore the Salmon Falls River (Maine/New Hampshire) and protect it from outdated dams harming its ecosystem. In partnership with American Whitewater and Earthrise Law Center, we’re challenging a harmful decision by FERC to leave two defunct dams in place—damaging wildlife, disrupting recreation, and blocking vital river nutrients. 💡 Did you know? Less than 3% of U.S. dams still generate power. Our lawsuit aims to prevent these environmental threats and hold agencies accountable. With your support, we can continue taking bold action for our rivers and future generations. 🌱 Donate to help support our work : https://lnkd.in/eciHpAfM

Happy Holidays from Public Justice!

Billionaires want to "delete" the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but millions of people want to keep it. The CFPB has already returned $21 billion to consumers by holding shady lenders and financial predators accountable. Who's really being protected here? Christine Chen Zinner https://lnkd.in/dN5J4nbc

$41 for a coffee because you used your debit card and overdrafted? Not on this Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's watch! Overdraft fees will now be capped at $5 or a bank's *actual cost* to cover it (also about $5). Banks who really don't want to give up their sweet, sweet overdraft profits will need to start treating them as any other profit-generating loan product, such as credit cards. Fees and rates will be disclosed so consumers can shop around before choosing to open an overdraft line of credit, but a 16,379% APR probably won't draw many applicants.* *the typical overdraft is >$26, repaid within 72 hours, and incurs an average fee of $35, or an APR of 16,379.5% https://lnkd.in/ekDMJezc

In the two weeks following a politicized, self-interested call to "delete" the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, here is what the CFPB has done for real people: - Returned nearly TWO BILLION (yes, with a B) dollars to people who tried to fix their credit scores and were scammed. - Sued Comerica Bank for harming veterans and older Americans by intentionally disconnecting their customer service calls and charging them illegal junk fees. - Started a rulemaking to rein in shady data brokers that profit from selling your sensitive personal information and putting highly vulnerable individuals at risk. - Permanently banned a student loan debt relief scammer from offering or providing any future consumer financial services. As Director Chopra said, deleting the CFPB is like begging for another financial crisis. It is not surprising that the wealthy corporations who profit from illegal conduct want to eviscerate the Bureau, but advocates (like me) are prepared to fight like hell to keep it.

Congratulations to Public Justice Board Member Alinor Sterling and the entire team at Member firm Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder on Friday’s Connecticut state appellate court ruling affirming their $965m verdict against right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, and preserving damages awarded to relatives of the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre victims. In its ruling upholding the verdict, the court noted the “traumatic threats and harassment” the families endured “stemming from the lies, as propagated by the defendants, that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.” We were proud to recognize the team behind the case with our 2023 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, and congratulate all of those involved in ensuring this landmark victory for the Sandyhook families is preserved. We’re tremendously proud to have so many of these amazing, talented and tenacious advocates as part of the Public Justice family.

With a new Administration potentially cutting protections for consumers, Americans like retired Lt. Col. Susan Parisi are left vulnerable. After being diagnosed with cancer, she trusted an ad from Renewal by Andersen for zero down, zero interest, zero payments. The offer was a bait-and-switch, part of a fraudulent scheme involving GreenSky financing. Consumers like Susan applied for a loan they didn’t fully understand, only to be hit with unexpected terms. When she realized the loan was different from what was advertised, she asked for a cancellation—but by then, Renewal by Andersen had already charged her $8,000. Public Justice is more committed than ever to stand up for consumers like Susan Parisi. We won’t let big businesses run roughshod over everyday Americans. Your support is critical as we continue the fight against fraud and forced arbitration. We’re here to protect the people that Washington no longer will. Together, we can hold corporations accountable and ensure justice for all. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/eciHpAfM

We are onto our next Epochs Tour stop in the great city of Chicago! It's not too late for you to reserve your seat for this impactful night. We’re thrilled to have our Chicago community of supporters, advocates, and allies come together to discuss how we can tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead. Don’t miss this chance to be part of our new chapter! RSVP to reserve your seat! https://lnkd.in/e6iE3tX9 A special thanks to our hosts, DiCello Levitt, Angeion Group, and FMCO Law!