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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. This decision details the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each party. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. These terms are laid out in the final judgment.

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NJ Appellate Division Finds No Private Right of Action for Debt Purchaser’s Alleged Failure to Obtain State License

Troutman Sanders

In 2010, the defendant purchased the account and placed it with a law firm for collection. After receiving letters from the law firm, the plaintiff set up a payment plan, which she completed in 2013.

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CFPB Reaches Settlement With Debt Collector Over Deceptive Practices

Collection Industry News

Last week, the CFPB issued a Consent Order against a New Jersey based debt-collection agency (Agency) over allegations that the Agency regularly violated the FDCPA and the CFPA in the course of their collection activity. Further, the Agency is subject to a civil money penalty of $204,000 to be paid to the Bureau.

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Medical Debt Collection Harms Patient Finances

Collection Industry News

Medical debt collection, a complex process and significant cause of personal bankruptcy, is receiving renewed attention because of the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcott was assisted by ABC for Health, a nonprofit, public interest law firm in Madison. million in 932 cases and received judgments in 751.

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Personal Guarantees in Commercial Collection: How Helpful Are They?

The McHughes Law Firm

In today’s volatile marketplace, the existence of a personal guarantee may provide the only viable basis for collecting outstanding receivables from a corporate obligor experiencing financial difficulty. A provision for the recovery of collection expenses and attorney’s fees should be inserted.