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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Massachusetts was among the few states that had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act. Not Just Domestication — Enforcement, Too.

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Can a Collection Agency Change an Account’s Open Date?

Taurus Collect

How Do Collection Agencies Operate and What Are Their Legal Rights Collection agencies in the UK operate within strict regulations, and their rights and powers are clearly defined by the law. They can’t harass debtors or act unfairly. Therefore, any changes could lead to inaccuracies in their credit report.

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets. Debt collectors have a legal right to pursue the collection of personal debt within the bounds of the law. The Court can sell all nonexempt possessions and assets.

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CFPB Reaches Settlement With Debt Collector Over Deceptive Practices

Collection Industry News

According to the Bureau’s Consent Order, the Agency began purchasing and collecting on consumer debt beginning in 2012, and hired debt collection law firms to assist in their collection efforts by suing debtors in 2014.

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Collecting Business Debt: Five Best Practices When Working With A Collections Agency

Taurus Collect

Understanding the art of debt collection can be a challenging task for any business, especially when the debtor refuses to pay despite many reminders. Understand Your Legal Rights Awareness of Commercial Debt Recovery laws: Primarily, you must have a thorough understanding of the laws governing commercial debt recovery in the UK.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. Because it is more limited than the federal FDCPA, the CFDCPA gives consumers stronger legal protection in several aspects.

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Are You Waiving Your Rights by Signing a Contract?

FFGN COLLECT NY

While the underlying agreement or contract may seem straightforward, you need to do a thorough evaluation to make sure you aren’t waiving your legal rights by signing the contract. The notice was sent by regular mail to our client and eight days later, the creditor submitted a judgment to the court for entry. Let us help.