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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. Bank of Am. , A person attempting to collect his or her “own” debt, is not a debt collector under the FDCPA. Bank of Am., 3d 1175, 1205 (M.D.

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COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)

Burr Forman

The new bill issued a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and repossessions, which expired on June 30, 2020. California – On March 17, 2020, Child Support Services stopped automatically placing bank levies for overdue child support during the COVID-19 crisis. The protections are set to expire on February 1, 2021.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. The new law limits a collection agency’s ability to collect on medical debt. You may access this interactive tool at [link].

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Emerging Trends In FDCPA Litigation Against Community Association Attorneys

FDCPA Defense

Attorneys and other entities that regularly engage in collection work for community associations may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. as well as analogous state laws governing the consumer collection process. Riexinger & Associates, LLC , 817 F.3d 3d 72 (2d Cir.