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Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Surging

Collection Industry News

However, over the past several years, the civil courts in most states have been overrun by debt collection cases against consumers. Some key findings from the Pew research include: • Between 1993 and 2013, the number of debt collection cases filed annually more than doubled, from 1.7 million to about 4 million.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

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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What New Business Owners Need To Know To Collect Debt

The McHughes Law Firm

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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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Accredited Collection Agency Inc. , No. Collection Services, Inc. Businesses should be aware of each statute and how to defend against such claims. See, e.g., Lane v.

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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. On March 22, the CFPB released the 2020 annual report to Congress on the administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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Trends In FDCPA Litigation Filed Against HOA Attorneys

FDCPA Defense

Attorneys who regularly engage in collection work for community associations have increasingly become targets for lawsuits filed by professional consumer attorneys under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or “the Act”), 15 U.S.C. Are You Engaged In “Debt Collection” Under The FDCPA? LLC , 704 F.3d