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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

The money earned from these sales then goes to the creditors and any remaining balances on the debts are discharged. In some cases, debt collectors may take legal action by filing a lawsuit against you to obtain a court judgment.

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District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA

Troutman Sanders

Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. Axiom sent Valenzuela a letter informing him that his debt had been reassigned and instructing him to remit future payments to Axiom.

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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.

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District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA

Collection Industry News

Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. Axiom sent Valenzuela a letter informing him that his debt had been reassigned and instructing him to remit future payments to Axiom.

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Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Surging

Collection Industry News

Default Judgments in Debt Collection Cases. Many consumers who are sued for outstanding debts do nothing, and that is generally a big mistake. The survey data showed that more than 70% of debt collection suits ended in default judgments. That is 20 years! Finding flaws in the claim.

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Emerging Trends In FDCPA Litigation Against Community Association Attorneys

FDCPA Defense

Attorneys and other entities that regularly engage in collection work for community associations may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. as well as analogous state laws governing the consumer collection process. And this it did not do, directly or otherwise.