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Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Claim for Lack of Standing, Holding Hiring a Lawyer and Confusion is Not Enough

Troutman Sanders

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a suit holding that the plaintiff had not suffered a concrete injury, and therefore, lacked standing to assert a claim under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). Kohn Law Firm, S.C. In Choice v.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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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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The Ethical Collection Of Business Debts

Collections Law

Training staff to effectively and respectfully communicate with clients and customers can help maintain positive relationships, even during collection efforts. Partnering with a law firm that has a reputation for ethical debt collection can help to ensure that collection efforts are both effective and compliant with the law.

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

FFGN COLLECT NY

The CFPB also acts as a database that logs complaints against collection agencies and collection attorneys. The public record includes the names of the debt collection agencies, law firms, and lawyers, accused of wrongdoing as well as what the debt collector is accused of.

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Your law firm is also named a defendant.

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Can I Sue a Company for Sending Me to Collections?

Credit Corp

How Does the Law Protect Your Rights Regarding Credit Collections and Reporting? Numerous federal and state laws protect your rights to fair and accurate credit reporting. Some of those laws also cover your rights as a consumer to fair debt collection practices.