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N.J. Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Case Over Alleged Licensing Violations

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In a case that was defended by Rick Perr and Monica Littman of Kaufman Dolowich, a New Jersey Appeals Court has affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a case accusing a collection operation of violating the New Jersey Consumer Finance Licensing Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, agreeing with the state court judge that the NJCFLA does not allow for a private right of action.

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Consumer Groups Granted Role in Legal Battle Over CFPB Medical Debt Rule

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A federal judge has approved a motion allowing two individuals and two consumer advocacy organizations to intervene in the legal fight over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus rule banning medical debt from consumer credit reports. Why it matters: The intervention ensures continued legal defense of the rule after the CFPB, under new leadership, reversed course and asked the court to vacate the regulation.

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N.J. Appeals Court Rules Debt Adjustment Law Unconstitutional for Lawyers

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A New Jersey Appeals Court on Friday ruled that a state law prohibiting lawyers from engaging in debt adjustment activities on behalf of their clients is unconstitutional. The ruling is a significant victory for attorneys practicing in the area of debt adjustment, as it removes restrictions on their ability to provide services to clients seeking debt relief.

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