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8 Oct 2007, 7:07 pm
As I previously wrote, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (”FDCPA”), 15 U.S.C. 1692c(b), only allows a debt collector to contact third parties in very limited circumstances. [read post]
19 Apr 2021, 12:31 pm
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a class action complaint alleging that a collection letter’s itemization of a debt as including “$0.00” in interest and fees — when the debt could not accrue interest or fees — violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. [read post]
3 Oct 2023, 1:05 pm
The Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District, recently affirmed the dismissal of a claim for supposed violations of the federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act where the consumer plaintiff failed to allege facts that the money sought to be collected was a “debt” as defined by section 1692a(5) of the FDCPA, and the demand letter from the defendant law firm indicated that the debt was commercial in nature. [read post]
12 Apr 2021, 11:41 am
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of the plaintiffs' claims in consolidated cases brought under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act against a debt collector law firm, after the debt collector law firm failed to meet evidentiary burdens in various collection lawsuits. [read post]
29 Apr 2021, 10:00 am
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the governing body that oversees the practices of debt collection agencies to ensure everyone is in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). [read post]
12 Jan 2010, 8:46 pm
Generally, a creditor or debt collector gives up their right to file suit to collect a debt after four years after the debt is written off. [read post]
20 Aug 2012, 9:39 am
Secondly, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allows you to send written communication asking the collector to stop contacting you. [read post]
25 May 2016, 10:00 am
American consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) that protect against abusive debt collectors. [read post]
5 Jul 2008, 12:40 am
Read together, California’s Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Civ. [read post]
4 Jan 2021, 7:31 am
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently vacated a trial court’s order denying a debt collector’s motion to compel arbitration in a putative class action lawsuit filed by a consumer alleging violations of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and remanded the case to the lower court with instructions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. [read post]
28 Jan 2010, 11:44 am
One of the most frustrating realities for our Moreno Valley fair debt collection attorneys is that many people don't understand their rights when dealing with collection agencies. [read post]
22 Aug 2011, 7:20 pm
The “Statement of Policy Regarding Communications in Connection with the Collection of Decedent’s Debts” will affect all debt collectors, as defined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) starting on August 29, 2011. [read post]
26 Mar 2012, 12:25 pm
Motz), allowed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) claim to proceed against a law firm that attempted to collect a debt after the debt had been discharged in bankruptcy. [read post]
7 May 2009, 9:52 am
Howard | Nassiri LLP protects consumer rights through our Fair Debt Collection Practices Act litigation practice. [read post]
12 May 2011, 9:45 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects debtors in California and across the nation from unfair collection practices and creditor harassment. [read post]
6 Jun 2024, 12:00 am
Be Sure You Understand the Dispute Process Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), credit reporting agencies (CRAs) in Texas are required to investigate disputes filed by consumers. [read post]
22 Feb 2022, 3:46 am
You should be aware that debt collectors must adhere to strict guidelines outlined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). [read post]
9 Jun 2023, 7:06 am
However, equitable doesn’t mean equal — it means that a judge will allocate responsibility for marital debts in a way they deem fair. [read post]
28 Sep 2022, 9:57 am
The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), a federal law, prevents debt collectors seeking to collect consumer debts from engaging in unfair practices and harassment by protecting debtors from the following actions: Debt collectors are not permitted to call you before 8:00 am and after 9:00 pm. [read post]
17 Mar 2017, 8:46 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act outlines how debt collection agencies may contact and interact with debtors. [read post]
