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Debt collection problems: StepChange call on government to ‘get its house in order’

Collection Industry News

In 2016, our industry returned $67.6 The FDCPA is not meant to govern credit reporting in this manner, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which sets forth many requirements, does not require this. This media briefing is scheduled for 10 AM EASTERN Wednesday, Sept. billion of funds to U.S.

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Does a Tolling Agreement Extend the Miller Act’s (or Little Miller Act’s) One-Year Period to File a Lawsuit on a Payment Bond?

Jimerson Firm

To ensure that certain persons who furnish labor and materials on federal government construction projects get paid, the federal government enacted the Miller Act, 40 U.S.C. 10), Fla. 2016) ; Hammet Co. Subcontractors and material suppliers cannot file mechanic’s liens on public construction projects. See Thomas v.

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DOJ Announces Two More Multi-Million Dollar Redlining Settlements, States Two Dozen More Active Investigations Underway

Troutman Sanders

The DOJ alleged that, from 2016 through 2021, Washington Trust never opened a branch in a majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhood despite expansion efforts across the state of Rhode Island. “[T]he Justice Department currently has over two dozen active investigations into redlining, spanning neighborhoods across the country.”

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Tenth Circuit Holds There Is No Limitations Period For FCC Debt Collections

Collection Industry News

the FCC acts to collect debts to the United States, rather than impose a fine or punishment, its actions are governed by the Debt Collection Improvements Act (DCIA), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3711-17, which means there is no limitations period. 20-9510 and 20-9524 (10 th Cir Mar. In a decision issued this week, the Tenth Circuit held that when.

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What to Know Before Taking Out a Subsidized Loan

Credit Corp

Grants, scholarships and government programs can all be used to aid your pursuit of higher education. In the last 10 years alone, tuition and fees for four-year public schools have increased $2,020, while costs for four-year private schools have grown $6,210. The biggest source of these loans is the federal government.

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Labor & Employment E-Note November 2021

Burr Forman

On November 10, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). State of Alabama Passes Law Governing COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Requests. On November 5, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law a bill governing COVID-19 vaccine exemption requests.

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FTC Report Highlights Disproportionate Impact of Consumer Fraud on Minority Communities

Troutman Sanders

The report includes 10 main law enforcement areas affecting communities of color: automobile buying; for-profit school advertising; marketing prepaid cards; government impersonators; marketing for inmate services; jobs and money-making opportunities; credit, background checks; access to housing; and payday loans and debt collection.