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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The rules also establish a fairer process for borrowers to raise a defense to repayment, while preserving the borrowers’ day in court by preventing institutions of higher education (institutions) from forcing students to sign away their legal rights using mandatory arbitration agreements and class-action waivers.

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CFPB Continues to Focus on Tuition Payment Plans Offered by Colleges and Universities in Latest Report

Troutman Sanders

In the press release announcing the issuance of the report, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra stated, “[t]uition payment plans offered by schools may look like a good option, but this report shows student borrowers can end up paying high fees, be forced to sign away their legal rights, or even have their transcript withheld by their school.”

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Using a Civil Lawsuit to Recover Stolen Money or Property

Jimerson Firm

Most importantly, civil theft requires a heavier burden of proof and carries additional legal consequences and remedies, including the potential for treble damages (three times the actual damages). Conversion Conversion refers to the wrongful exercise of control over someone else’s property without their permission or legal right.

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CFPB Releases List of “Consumer Reporting Companies” and Encourages Consumers to File More FCRA Suits

Troutman Sanders

In announcing the annual list, the CFPB asserted that the list is crucial for families recovering from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeking new jobs and places to live. Troutman Pepper will continue to monitor CFPB activity and other important updates within the consumer financial services industry.

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Sixth Circuit Examines Who is a Debt Collector for Purposes of FDCPA Section 1692(f)(6)

Consumer Financial Services Law

1692f(6) by dispossessing her of her personal property when there was no legal right to possession. 1692f(6) by dispossessing her of her property when there was no legal right to possession. Anna Claire Turpin is a member of Smith Debnam’s Consumer Financial Services Litigation and Compliance team.

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Recent Trends and Common Allegations in FCCPA Litigation

Jimerson Firm

The tenant/debtor will usually allege that the 3-day notice either sought to collect an illegitimate debt or the 3-day notice threatened the existence of a legal right that did not exist. These lawsuits are typically based upon an allegedly improper 3-day notice sent to a tenant/debtor.

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Can Debtors Be Legally Forced To Pay Debt With Their Cryptocurrency

Nexa Collect

That is why a creditor must attempt to file a legal suit in which the debtor must declare all his assets under oath when asked by the judge. Debtors are legally bound to pay their liabilities like outstanding credit cards or unpaid bills etc. Blockchain restructured the financial system in a decentralized way.

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