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3 Apr 2012, 12:58 pm
When a debt collector attempts to collect a debt that it knows might already have been paid back in full or extinguished, or the balance of which is approximate, and states the amount of the debt to the consumer--which surely debt collection requires--wouldn't that be a false representation of the character, amount, or legal status of the debt, in violation of section 1692e of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? [read post]
31 Jan 2023, 9:01 pm
Later this month, the Court will hear two challenges to the student debt forgiveness program announced last year. [read post]
26 Oct 2007, 9:56 am
Using Consolidated Individual and Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Various Violations of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Seventh Circuit Resolves Nine Issues of Recurring Concern Including Debt Collection Communications with Lawyers for Consumers The Seventh Circuit consolidated for decision four class action and individual lawsuits brought under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) “that present nine… [read post]
28 Jan 2013, 9:02 pm
At present, the way in which a debt collector may collect debts is governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). [read post]
2 Oct 2015, 10:30 am
The CFPB asserted that when Westlake and Wilshire pretended to be repossession companies calling to collect on the debt, they became “debt collectors” under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. [read post]
24 Mar 2009, 7:00 am
Kim Kilbride of the South Bend Tribune reports today in a story that begins:Tired of being pestered by debt collectors?... [read post]
22 Jun 2010, 1:25 pm
None of those actions is a per se violation of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. [read post]
12 Jun 2017, 10:07 am
Supreme Court ruled that creditors are not violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when they file a stale claim during a debtor’s chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. [read post]
29 Oct 2012, 4:58 pm
United States District Court Finds Consumers Have Valid Claims Against Portfolio Recovery Associates For Violating The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Consumers, Gordon and Majolis Swearingen sued Portfolio Recovery Associates alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). [read post]
22 Sep 2009, 7:11 am
If you make only the monthly minimum payment on your credit card account, the debt has a fair chance of outlasting the expected life of the plastic used to manufacture the credit card. [read post]
3 Jan 2008, 4:25 am
Plaintiff's Motion for Class Action Certification of FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) Class Action Against Law Firm Granted by New York Federal Court because the"Win-Loss" Record of Plaintiff's Counsel did not Defeat his Adequacy to Serve as Class Counsel and because a De Minimis Recovery of $2.50 per Class Member did not Defeat Superiority Plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit against the law firm of Karp & Kalamotousakis, LLP alleging… [read post]
28 Apr 2010, 10:38 pm
In a 7-2 ruling, the Court has decided that debt collectors who violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act can't escape consequences by claiming to have been ignorant of or misunderstanding the laws that prohibit abusive tactics in debt collection. [read post]
3 Sep 2008, 4:27 pm
I have not previously included Fair Debt Collection or Fair Credit Reporting work as part of my practice, but I am thinking about doing so. [read post]
20 Dec 2010, 5:05 am
Pennsylvania and New Jersey consumers who believe their fair debt collection rights have been violated are invited to click here for a no-obligation assessment of their consumer law matter. [read post]
31 Jul 2011, 7:01 am
CONLAW PROF ANN ALTHOUSE ON THE DEBT LIMIT AND THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT: Isn’t it funny how this “tea party” philosophy just sounds like a fair reading of the text? [read post]
14 Oct 2007, 5:50 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") prohibits the use of false or deceptive means in the connection with the collection of a debt. [read post]
2 Jul 2014, 8:48 am
Ours is one of the wealthiest professions in the country – we must show government that we are willing to pay our fair share so that we can secure the future of the next generation of lawyers. [read post]
23 Jul 2009, 2:08 pm
As a result of that review, it is evident to the AAA that "a series of important fairness and due process concerns must be addressed and resolved before we will proceed with the administration of any consumer debt collection programs. [read post]
4 Jan 2010, 3:58 pm
A New Jersey woman hired the Law Office of Dimitrios Kolovos, LLC to file a lawsuit against the debt collector Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the N.J. [read post]
1 Dec 2010, 10:25 am
A one- to three-year statutes of limitation and replacing joint-and-several liability with a "fair share" rule? [read post]
