Collections Law

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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Burr Forman

JANUARY 12, 2022

Burr & Forman announces that 67 of its Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee attorneys have been selected for inclusion among Mid-South Super Lawyers for 2021. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers, and no more than two-and-a-half percent of the lawyers in the state are Rising Stars.

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Burr Forman

JUNE 21, 2021

June 21, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP Columbia-based partner Brad Wright has been named a 2021 Leadership in Law honoree by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. A top ‘Lawyer of the Year’ award will be selected out of the class of honorees and revealed on August 20. COLUMBIA, S.C., and profiled in the publication’s June 21 issue.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 8, 2021

David Anthony , a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, was recently elected a Fellow in the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers. The team has twice been recognized by Law360 as a Consumer Protection Practice Group of the Year.

Financial services 52

Financial services Lawyers Government 52

Nexa Collect

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Government. Legal Services / Lawyers. Industrial. Optometrists. Repair Services. Waste Management. Funeral Services. Business Services. Farm Supply. Auto Dealers. Telephone Communications. Member Organizations. Elementary/ High School. Computer Services. Bail Bonds. Nursing Homes. Medical Other. College/Univ/ Prof. Gym/Sports Org.

Credit Unions 130

Credit Unions Credit Unions Manufacturing Collection Agencies 130

Burr Forman

AUGUST 16, 2021

Gabriel joins the firm’s land use and real estate practice group after 11 years at the City of Jacksonville, serving as General Counsel to the entire consolidated City government for the past 7 years. “We Jason is Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law by the Florida Bar. About Burr & Forman LLP.

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True Accord

APRIL 28, 2025

Job gains showed up in health care, social assistance, transportation and warehousing, along with retail trade, which reflected the return of workers from a strike, while federal government employment declined as a result of wide-reaching layoffs. Get Your Lawyer on Speed Dial. The Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates steady at 4.25-4.50%

Student Loans 89

Student Loans Student loans Loans Collections 89

Burr Forman

MAY 4, 2021

May 4, 2021 – Burr & Forman announces nine South Carolina attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers 2021 list. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers, and no more than two-and-a-half percent of lawyers in the state are Rising Stars. About Super Lawyers.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

APRIL 18, 2023

This time around the federal government agreed to make good on all funds in deposit at Signature Bank and SVB despite the FDIC limit to insure a maximum of $250,00.00 The post If a Bank Fails, Is the Money My Debt Collection Lawyer Collects at Risk? on deposit at each financial institution. to make sure your deposits are insured.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 11, 2020

The only people who typically know are you, your creditors, and your lawyer. These records are maintained in databases that are separate from the internet, like a government database called PACER that allows your lawyer to access court records. In truth, it is unlikely. Will My Employer Find Out About My Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy 116

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Public Citizen

OCTOBER 14, 2021

  Last week, I sent a response to a demand letter sent on behalf of Trader Joe's from a BigLaw attorney lawyer who, considering his claim to be a "seasoned intellectual property litigator," really should have known better than to subject his client to the Streisand Effect. by Paul Alan Levy.

Lawyers 92

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UK debt collections

APRIL 24, 2024

However, many of the claims where upfront fees had been taken never had any realistic chance of being successful and were assessed without proper involvement from lawyers. Clients were charged upfront fees plus a percentage of any recoveries. Timeshare Legals wound up Timeshare Legals was wound-up at the High Court in London on 16 April.

Lawyers 94

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Nexa Collect

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Pest Control, Aviation, Media, Industrial, Optometrists, Dental, Personal Services, Funeral services, Repairs, Waste Management, Day Care, CPA / Accountants, Utilities, Government, Member Organizations, Farm Supply, Auto Dealers, Cleaning Service, Fire, Education Schools Misc., These industries have a moderate recovery rate: ( 25%-40%).

Collection Agencies 130

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Collections Debt collector 130

Burr Forman

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Burr & Forman announces that 73 of its Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee attorneys have been selected for inclusion among Mid-South Super Lawyers for 2020. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers, and no more than two-and-a-half percent of the lawyers in the state are Rising Stars.

Lawyers 40

Lawyers Bankruptcy Construction Banks 40

Jimerson Firm

JUNE 28, 2021

The full 2021 Florida’s Legal Elite list represents just over one percent of active Florida Bar members, including attorneys in private practice as well as top government and non-profit attorneys who practice in the state. The 2021 award is the fifth for Birr.

Lawyers 98

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Burr Forman

MARCH 15, 2021

Erin Hewitt , Judith McInnis , and Melinda Sellers have been elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). real estate lawyers. The post Three Burr & Forman Partners Elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers appeared first on Burr & Forman. ACREL is the premier organization of U.S.

Lawyers 40

Lawyers Unsecured Debt Acquisition Debt Financing 40

Jimerson Firm

MARCH 17, 2022

What happens when a proposed revitalization of covenants, restrictions, and other governing documents under the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) is denied by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)? A graphic depiction of the property to be governed by the revived declaration.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 21, 2021

Lawyers practicing here have to really be sharp or they risk losing billions for their clients by missing arguments—or getting snapped at by a judge, which is arguably even worse. Mercifully, for some, courts will sometimes bail out under-cooked lawyering by doing the right thing even if the proper arguments weren’t raised.

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Burr Forman

AUGUST 20, 2020

Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 158 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2021. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas. Elizabeth Davis – Environmental Law.

Lawyers 40

Lawyers Construction Acquisition Bankruptcy 40

Burr Forman

AUGUST 20, 2020

Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 157 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2021. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas. Elizabeth Davis – Environmental Law.

Lawyers 40

Lawyers Construction Acquisition Bankruptcy 40

Fraser

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Kordenbrock first appeared on Michigan Lawyers Weekly ‘s website. It is commonplace in almost every litigation matter today, but it still strikes fear in the minds of many lawyers: electronic discovery. You can view the article by clicking here. Failure to abide by these and other rules may result in sanctions. Practical tips.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 30, 2022

New Yorkers facing debt-collection lawsuits are poised to get a little extra help in the wake of a federal court’s ruling — and some observers say it could translate to a win for consumers across the country who have basic legal questions but can’t afford a lawyer. The office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The CFDCPA does not apply to anyone who collects their debts or government personnel in the United States. The Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) is a Colorado state legislation governing how consumer credit is handled. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.

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FDCPA Defense

APRIL 17, 2019

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. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should. It makes no sense.

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Public Citizen

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In releasing documents electronically pursuant to a public records request, a local government body in New Jersey made a rookie error : using Word to perform redactions in a manner that was easily undone when the requester opened the documents on his own device.

Government 75

Government Lawyers 75

Nexa Collect

JULY 28, 2020

Every state has laws governing how debts can be collected. Quality agencies enjoy a higher success rate than original creditors, are more affordable than lawyers and legal proceedings, and use diplomatic techniques that allow companies to preserve their relationships with their customers. Collection Agencies Mitigate Legal Risks.

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Nexa Collect

AUGUST 8, 2020

Every state has laws governing how debts can be collected. Quality agencies enjoy a higher success rate than original creditors, are more affordable than lawyers and legal proceedings, and use diplomatic techniques that allow companies to preserve their relationships with their customers. Collection Agencies Mitigate Legal Risks.

Collection Agencies 130

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Collections Debt Recovery 130

Public Citizen

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In releasing documents electronically pursuant to a public records request, a local government body in New Jersey made a rookie error : using software (presumably Word) to perform redactions in a manner that was easily undone when the requester opened the provided PDF documents using his own device.

Lawyers 75

Lawyers Government 75

BN Lawyers

JUNE 12, 2020

On June 11, 2020, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) released amendments to its debt collection regulations aimed at addressing communications with consumers who may have limited English proficiency (the “Amendments”). While this is an issue on many regulators’ minds, these NYC Amendments appeared to come out of left field.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Public or government employers may not. Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, Section 252 , specifically states that an employer cannot terminate an employee because they filed for bankruptcy, and this includes both private and government employees. Firing an employee for declaring bankruptcy is considered discrimination.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Clients and lawyers are often faced with the question of how to issue an out-of-state subpoena in Florida. This Act governs the issuance of foreign subpoenas in the State of Florida. The laws of the State of Florida govern and apply to all subpoenas issued under the Florida Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.

Lawyers 59

Lawyers Government Financial services Banks 59

Fraser

MARCH 4, 2021

government took the following action as authorized by ERISA Section 518: 2020 Disaster Relief Notice. Last year when the pandemic hit, and to assist plan participants and beneficiaries, employers and other plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, and other service providers of employee benefit plans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

Lawyers 98

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Public Citizen

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This is the first in what I expect will be series of articles about a different sort of campaign of frivolous threats: companies that try to clean up their reputations by hiring lawyers to send frivolous threats of libel litigation.    I'm not sure which is worse.   See here , here and here.

Lawyers 91

Lawyers Law Firms Judgment Government 91

Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

The majority of lawyers who collect debts on behalf of their clients are also considered “debt collectors” under federal law. Specifically, debt collectors may not: Provide the erroneous impression that they are a lawyer or a representative of the government. False Statements.

Debt collector 78

Debt collector Collection Agencies Collections Agency Bankruptcy 78

Nexa Collect

JUNE 20, 2020

Knowing the rules and regulations governing the process of debt collection is imperative but learning them properly may be time consuming. Hiring a lawyer to pursue collection can become very expensive. Collection agents are well trained in FDCPA and FCRA requirements and violations, in addition to state collection laws.

Collections 130

Collections Collection Agencies Collections Agency Collection Agent 130

Burr Forman

AUGUST 4, 2021

Stewart, an attorney in the firm’s Nashville office, is an experienced labor and employment lawyer. The Board of Ethical Conduct receives and considers complaints that allege a violation of the standards of conduct by a Metropolitan Government elected official or member of a Metropolitan board or commission.

Government 52

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Jimerson Firm

OCTOBER 7, 2020

If done properly, teaming agreements can assist these companies in becoming more competitive in the bidding process and, ultimately, win big construction contracts, including those awarded by the federal government. Types of Teaming Agreements. HX5, L.L.C. , 3d 907 (Fla. Authors: James O. “Joby” Birr, Esquire.

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