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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Department of Education released final regulations that streamline and improve the rules for major targeted debt relief programs. House of Representatives, seeking to protect a greater portion of consumers’ disposable income from garnishment. For more information, click here. On October 31, the U.S. For more information, click here.

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

Quasi in rem: Quasi in rem judgments consider the legal rights of individuals and not necessarily all parties involved. When your employer receives the proper legal notice, they must withhold a percentage of your wages. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments.

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Freedom Debt Relief Review

Better Credit Blog

You can use several methods: Consumer credit counseling. Not explaining your legal rights: All good companies should have a solid grounding in consumer law and advise you on your rights if you ask. Cons Using a debt relief company can negatively impact your credit rating.