Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When consumers returned the calls, the defendants falsely represented themselves as being from a mediation or law firm, threatened legal action, and used personal information to convince consumers that the threats were real. The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition andprotect and educate consumers.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 11, 2023

It’s crucial to follow the proper legal procedures when dealing with non-paying tenants to ensure that your actions are within the bounds of the law. It’s also recommended to seek legal advice and support to navigate through this process smoothly without infringing on the legal rights of your tenants.

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Better Credit Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

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. Guaranteeing they can resolve your debt: Debt resolution is extremely complicated. Pressuring you to make “voluntary contributions”: This is just another name for fees.

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Credit Corp

MAY 30, 2023

Quasi in rem: Quasi in rem judgments consider the legal rights of individuals and not necessarily all parties involved. Educate yourself on smart ways to pay debt collectors, and consider using the services of a debt management agency. Heading off a lawsuit is the best way to avoid a judgment.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

The Seventh Circuit further noted that the consumers did have alternate recourse in that they could confront the creditors who are in the best position to respond to assertions that they do not own the plaintiffs’ debts ( Brill , 838 F.3d 3d at 921), or make notations of their disputes on their credit reports pursuant to 15 U.S.C.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 27, 2023

From a legal perspective, the term “NIL” generally refers to an individual’s legal right to control the usage of their name, image, or likeness. Providing services (other than education) to support NIL activity (e.g., Founded in 1905, the NCAA regulates intercollegiate sports. cameras, graphics software, computers, etc.)

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Department of Education released final regulations that streamline and improve the rules for major targeted debt relief programs. financial institutions should consider the FATF’s stance toward these jurisdictions when reviewing their obligations and risk-based policies, procedures, and practices. For more information, click here.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 10, 2025

Retaliation : Adverse actions taken against employees for exercising legal rights. Employee Training : Educate staff on prohibited conduct, company policies, and reporting procedures. Harassment : Hostile work environments due to protected-class status. Focus on assessing teamwork and leadership compatibility.

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