Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 29, 2023

District Court for the Western District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for class certification for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) relating to an allegedly improper debt assignment notification. The default judgment was later assigned to Palisades Acquisition.

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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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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The money earned from these sales then goes to the creditors and any remaining balances on the debts are discharged. In some cases, debt collectors may take legal action by filing a lawsuit against you to obtain a court judgment.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Default Judgments in Debt Collection Cases. Many consumers who are sued for outstanding debts do nothing, and that is generally a big mistake. The survey data showed that more than 70% of debt collection suits ended in default judgments. That is 20 years! Finding flaws in the claim.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. Ask the creditor to send you written notice of the debt.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

If they do this knowing that the debt is past the statute of limitations, they may have violated the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. But they also know that most borrowers who are sued for old debts won’t show up in court, and the judge will issue a default judgment. Always respond to legal summons.

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