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Debtor Protections and Consumer Rights in New York: An Attorney’s Perspective

FFGN COLLECT NY

Suppose you are under constant pressure from these agencies and their legal representatives to settle your debt. In this case, you should uphold your consumer rights to ensure ethical practices during the debt collection process. Consumers must be aware that the debt they are being collected for is valid.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Federal Activities: On October 15, the Department of Education announced the establishment of an Office of Enforcement within Federal Student Aid, reporting directly to the chief operating officer. On October 26, the Nevada’s Financial Institutions Division is holding a workshop on regulations pertaining to medical debt collections and S.B.

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ACA Members Appointed to California’s New Debt Collection Advisory Committee

Collection Industry News

The seven-member committee will provide critical feedback to the DFPI as it creates its debt collection licensing program. The diverse group includes a consumer advocate and representatives from the debt collection, debt buying, third-party collection, and collection law industries, according to a news release from the DFPI.