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Analysis of a Scam Email – “The Webster Law Firm” and Speedy Cash

Debt Free Colorado

That said, let me walk you through all the elements of this particular email that tip it off as a scam: From: Sherrill Green <SherrillGreen@outlook.com> Wait, the prestigious “Webster Law Firm” doesn’t have it’s own domain and you’re using a generic outlook.com account? Attorney at Law?

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Eighth Circuit Holds Insurer Not Obligated to Defend Debt Collection Firm in FDCPA Lawsuit

Troutman Sanders

The Rodenburg Law Firm (Rodenburg), whose primary business is debt collection, held a Commercial Umbrella Liability Policy with The Cincinnati Insurance Company (Cincinnati Insurance) that obligated Cincinnati Insurance to indemnify Rodenburg for liability to third parties for certain defined injuries. Rodenburg appealed.

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8th Cir. Holds FDCPA Plaintiff Lacked Article III Standing In Garnishment Communication Case

Collection Industry News

Rodenburg Law Firm is available at: Link to Opinion. 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.” The Eighth Circuit found that Creditor’s mailing of the garnishment summons on Debtor caused him no tangible injury.

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Eleventh Circuit Holds Garnishment Proceeding Not Subject to FDCPA Venue Clause

Consumer Financial Services Law

The Eleventh Circuit recently joined the First and Eighth Circuits in concluding that the FDCPA’s venue provision does not apply to post-judgment garnishment proceedings. Post judgment, the law firm filed a garnishment proceeding against the consumer’s bank seeking to collect on the judgment.

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Texas Court Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss FDCPA Claim Over Statute of Limitations Defense

Collection Industry News

Mario Barboza was a resident of Collin County, Texas when Pharia, LLC, successor in interest to defendant Pallida LLC, filed a collections action in 2010 in Denton County, Texas to recover the balance due on Barboza’s credit card. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply.

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Texas Court Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss FDCPA Claim Over Statute of Limitations Defense

Troutman Sanders

Mario Barboza was a resident of Collin County, Texas when Pharia, LLC, successor in interest to defendant Pallida LLC, filed a collections action in 2010 in Denton County, Texas to recover the balance due on Barboza’s credit card. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply.

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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

Collection Industry News

Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.