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• Alternative Dispute Resolution

  A process called alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) has expanded the ways attorneys can help people solve problems and settle disputes. Content Detail

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  Iowa State Bar Association

• Consumer Brochures

  Helpful information from the National Consumer Law Center for consumers and advocates on a range of issues from bankruptcy to telemarketing fraud. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint Assistant Form (Separate Website)

  The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• FTC Consumer Information on Education

  Consumer information for parents and students looking at scholarships, loans and choosing a school. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

• How to Use Small Claims Court

  A video that outlines the basic steps involved in bringing and defending a small claims action. Content Detail

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  Iowa State Bar Association

• How you could be affected by the UnityPoint data breach

  UnityPoint Health has notified approximately 1.4 million patients, including 960,561 Iowa residents, of an email phishing incident that may have compromised certain patient protected health or personal information. Content Detail

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  Iowa Attorney General

• Rent Reimbursement and Property Tax Credits

  Each year, Iowans who are elderly or have a disability may be able to get a property tax credit on their home and rent reimbursement on apartment or mobile home lot rent. Read More