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What Does the CFPB Have to Do With My Debt Collection Claim?

FFGN COLLECT NY

The Bureau educates, establishes and enforces rules, and has a compliance arm addressing debt collection as it relates to consumer collections. In New York State, it’s the Department of Financial Services. The CFPB regulates debt collection only as it relates to consumer debt.

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What Exposure Does a Business Have to Attorneys’ Fees Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any real damages suffered by a consumer. About the Author: Austin T.

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What Are “Statutory Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any actual damages suffered by a consumer. About the Author: Austin T.

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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. is board certified in business litigation by the Florida Bar and practices in the firm’s banking and financial services industry team. About the Author: Austin T.

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Supreme Court Excludes Non-Judicial Foreclosure From FDCPA

BN Lawyers

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, holding that that business engaged solely in non-judicial foreclosure activities are generally exempt from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. On March 20, 2019, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Obduskey v. 1692 et seq.

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Are Proposals for Settlement Enforceable in FCCPA Cases?

Jimerson Firm

In my experience, when plaintiffs’ lawyers challenge Proposal for Settlement, they principally rely upon Clayton v. The Clayton Court was asked to decide the question of “whether Florida’s offer of judgment statute is preempted by [the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)].” See Clayton v. Bryan , 753 So.

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4 Ways To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

considering you are getting your own lawyer to fight on your behalf. Dispute the Collection – If You Found An Error. If the goodwill letter falls flat and the debt collection remains on your credit report, it’s time for a more advanced method. Ask the Collection Agency to Validate the Debt.