Troutman Sanders

JUNE 16, 2021

Med-1 Solutions LLC , an Indiana district court granted partial summary judgment for the defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case. At the time it received the notice of the plaintiff’s bankruptcy petition, the defendant did not have any active accounts for collection regarding the plaintiff.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

a Third Circuit district court granted summary judgment to the defendants in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case. LTD subsequently sent four collection letters to the plaintiff that identified the creditor as “Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. In Bordeaux v.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 28, 2021

This bill modifies the limitations of certain debt collection actions enacted in Senate Bill 20-211 , most notably extending the moratorium on extraordinary collection actions from February 1, 2021 to June 1, 2021. Additionally, the notice must include very specific language — detailed in section 24-33.5-704.3(5)(a)(I)

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets. The money earned from these sales then goes to the creditors and any remaining balances on the debts are discharged. What Are My Exempt Assets?

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Collection Industry News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Does a judicial foreclosure action constitute “debt collection activity” under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)? The answer depends on whether the creditor attempts to recover the unpaid mortgage balance or just the property, according to the U.S. Routh Crabtree Olson, P.C.

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The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses. Garnishment.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 10, 2023

Legal Requirements The legal requirements for collecting consumer debt and commercial debt in New York State differ significantly. Consumer Debt: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulates consumer debt. Generally, the requirements are as follows.

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Taurus Collect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Regulations around debt collection are strict, and experts from no cure no pay debt collection UK are here to help you navigate these waters. In this post, we will explore the rights and regulations governing debt collection in the UK. Dispute Unrecognised Debts: If you do not recognise a debt, dispute it.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In Minnesota, a creditor may issue a garnishment summons to any third party “at any time after entry of a money judgment in [a] civil action.” Debtor brought suit under 15 U.S.C. The parties stipulated as to remedy, and the trial court entered final judgment awarding Debtor statutory damages plus attorney’s and filing fees.

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Credit Management Company

AUGUST 9, 2022

While many consumers are able to manage their debt load and stay current on their accounts, many businesses are finding themselves with uncollected debt and no proven collection strategy. Before you can collect on any debt, you need to validate the debt in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

In most cases, some qualifications and credentials will be required to distinguish that you are working with a reputable collection agent. Reasons Businesses Hire Debt Collectors Most businesses that hire commercial debt collectors do so to pursue non-payment of invoices and outstanding balances.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

28, 2021) , plaintiff Roberta Bordeaux, on behalf of herself and a class of similarly situated persons, asserted that defendant debt collector LTD Financial Services LP (LTD) violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by sending collection letters, referencing potential tax reporting consequences of accepting a debt settlement.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. If you have debt on your credit reports or are getting calls from a collection agency, you might wonder how long a debtor can try to collect these debts—and how long it can affect your credit score. Validate the debt.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 23, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that a debt collector did not violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a consumer a collection letter inviting her to “eliminate further collection action” by calling the company, when in fact only written communication could legally stop collection activity.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

What Do Commercial Debt Collection Agencies Do? Debt collection agencies are organizations that attempt to collect debt on behalf of other businesses. A commercial debt collector works exclusively with B2B creditors that need to collect past due payments from other businesses.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices. It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an award of summary judgment in favor of a defendant debt collector against claims that it violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy and no longer owed.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

How Long Can a Debt Collector Pursue an Old Debt? Each state has a law referred to as a statute of limitations that spells out the time period during which a creditor or collector may sue borrowers to collect debts. In most states, they run between four and six years after the last payment was made on the debt.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Preferred Collection and Management Services Inc. For context, Section 1692c(b) of the FDCPA prohibits a debt collector from communicating with most third parties “in connection with the collection of any debt” unless it has the consumer’s consent. See 2021 WL 5353154 (11th Cir.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 5, 2021

Section 1692c(b) of the FDCPA prohibits a debt collector from communicating with most third parties “in connection with the collection of any debt” unless it has the consumer’s consent. ” Plaintiff’s Allegations.

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FDCPA Defense

APRIL 17, 2019

Although this scenario may sound far-fetched, it is an everyday occurrence for creditors’ rights attorneys, who have been targeted by “meaningful attorney involvement” lawsuits for years. The CFPB is expected to announce proposed debt collection rules in the near future that may incorporate the theory. 1692, et seq. In Clomon v.

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National Service Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2015

While it’s ultimately up to each agency to decide how to proceed with debt collections against servicemembers, one thing that would behoove all agencies is a better reporting system between creditors and debt collectors. Distinguishing and investigating disputes. Conclusion.

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FDCPA Defense

JANUARY 28, 2012

Debt buyers are being sued based on the conduct of their agencies and law firms. Even original creditors, who are not subject to the FDCPA, are being drawn into FDCPA litigation under various theories of recovery. How can debt collectors avoid liability for the conduct of others? Retrieval Masters Creditor Bureau, Inc. ,

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