Sawin & Shea
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Filing for bankruptcy can provide you with a much-needed second chance when it comes to your finances. If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 24, 2020
If you’re dealing with debt and considering filing for bankruptcy, it’s a good idea to get professional legal advice on how to handle the proceedings. Credit counseling and debt management agencies may be able to assist you as you work, but with so many untrustworthy schemes out there, how do you know what the right step should be?
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Troutman Sanders
MARCH 26, 2021
The plaintiff, an individual consumer, filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, including in his schedules a debt for past-due rent for a former apartment. The bankruptcy was a matter of public record and was listed on his credit reports. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant in the U.S. 1692, et seq.
Collection Industry News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
And debt buyers often lack the necessary documentation to prove either that they have the right to pursue the claim or that the amount owed is accurate. If a debt buyer or collection agency has violated a consumer protection statute such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)–and they often do–that provides leverage to fight back.
Collection Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2020
proposed sweeping legislation that would overhaul consumer bankruptcy law. The proposed changes generally make it easier for consumers to access the bankruptcy system and discharge their debts. Below is a discussion of 10 critical changes proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 (CBRA).
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