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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. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Section 559.77 559.552, Fla. Conclusion.

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What Debt Collectors Can and Can’t do on Social Media

The Kaplan Group

In November 2021, The CFPB made some long-awaited updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The FDCPA was enacted by congress in 1977, so the standards regarding communication between debtors and collectors were not up to speed with modern technologies. Who do these laws apply to?

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11th Cir. Reiterates That TILA Periodic Statements May Violate FDCPA

Collection Industry News

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently held that periodic statements required by the federal Truth in Lending Act may violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if they are not truthful and fair. Debtors appealed. A copy of the opinion in Lamirand, et al v. to be paid in one year.

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The Importance of Collection Agencies for Small Businesses Affected by Default Accounts

Debt RR

The settlement of debts acquired by either another company or an individual is one of the most common challenges that businesses experience. Collecting debts is time-consuming, especially if the debtor refuses to cooperate. How Small Businesses Proceed with Collections. The industry served.

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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