The Kaplan Group

AUGUST 29, 2021

After all, being reminded that you still have outstanding debts can be overwhelming in itself. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) When debt collectors violate the rules under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), they can be found guilty of harassment, abuse, or oppression.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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Taurus Collect

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Dealing with unpaid debts can be a challenging aspect of financial management both for businesses and individuals. That’s where a debt collections service steps in—a critical intermediary that takes on the task of pursuing delinquent accounts to ensure that owed funds are recovered.

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National Service Bureau

JUNE 18, 2015

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was passed in 1977 to outline the ways in which consumers can be contacted by collection agencies. First, who is a debt collector? Who is NOT a debt collector? The legislation is pretty extensive defining who is not considered a debt collector.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 25, 2020

Bankruptcy Code, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) all prohibit certain types of creditor behavior and are tools for consumers to use to fight back against unscrupulous debt collectors. Finally, you can have some peace!

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 16, 2021

A new rule will soon allow debt collection messages through social media. It’s expected to impact 1 in 4 adult Americans, or 70 million people , who have at least one bill in collections. Why Did They Change the Rules for Debt Collection Messages? Stop Debt Collection Efforts with Bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

Have you ever been incessantly contacted by a debt collection agency trying to get money from you? Many individuals experience unwanted contact from debt collectors and are unsure how to approach the situation. Businesses or individuals who collect debts on behalf of others are known as debt collectors.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

Can a debt collector collect after 10 years, for example? Can a debt collector collect after 10 years? How long can a debt collector pursue an old debt? How long can a debt collector pursue an old debt? Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years? In This Piece.

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The Kaplan Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

You’ve probably heard that there’s a statute of limitations on debt. Whether you owe money or are owed money, you’re probably eager to know if your debt can still be collected on. A similar idea is in play when it comes to debt collection. It does not mean that you can no longer attempt to collect on the debt.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 11, 2020

the District Court of New Jersey dismissed a class action lawsuit finding that a failure to assure a consumer that statements in a letter would not change in the future was not materially misleading under the least sophisticated debtor test. collection efforts concerning your account.” Client Services, Inc. , 15 U.S.C. §

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FDCPA Defense

APRIL 17, 2019

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should. It makes no sense.

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The McHughes Law Firm

AUGUST 29, 2016

New business debt collection may be the last thing on your mind as you juggle all the different moving parts the come with starting a business. If you are in the process of starting a new business, debt collection on past due accounts is likely not even on your radar yet. 4: Debt Collection is Too Expensive.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.

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BN Lawyers

APRIL 30, 2019

Debtors who have filed for bankruptcy and received their Discharge often continue to receive collection letters and phone calls from their creditors. Some creditors even go so far as to sue on these discharged debts or garnish wages and bank accounts. Such actions may result in severe penalties, sanctions and damages.

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FDCPA Defense

MAY 11, 2017

Grappling with the meaning of the so-called “meaningful involvement” doctrine is one of the most elusive and frustrating compliance challenges for collection attorneys and their clients. What exactly must a collection attorney do to ensure they are “meaningfully involved” in a file before sending a collection letter to a consumer?

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FDCPA Defense

JANUARY 28, 2012

Debt buyers are being sued based on the conduct of their agencies and law firms. Lawyers and agency owners are being sued based on the conduct of their clients and their collectors. For example, generally speaking, the Act applies only to “debt collectors” who regularly attempt to collect debts that are “due another.”

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This is called zombie debt. It comes from debt collectors and purchasers who try to twist the rules in their favor convince you to pay. The FDCPA Doesn’t Always Stop Zombie Debt. It is a way of “resetting the clock” on the deadline they have to recover money from old debts. The average person doesn’t always realize this.

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