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Texas A&M Journal of Property Law CFP for consumer law symposium

Public Citizen

  In addition, the Symposium welcomes discussion over the recent decision by the Uniform Law Commission to address debt collection efforts by third-party debt collectors or buyers based on default judgments.    Selected papers are due after the Symposium on June 4, 2021.   

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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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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Department of Education’s decision to terminate its federal student loan contracts with private collection agencies. State Activities: On December 15, the New York Department of Financial Services released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for third-party debt collectors and debt buyers.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The FTC alleged that the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the Department of Education, charged illegal junk fees, and offered students loan forgiveness promises that were not fulfilled. For more information, click here. 364 et seq. For more information, click here. banking system. For more information, click here.

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How To Remove Account Control Technology From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Account Control Technology collects on a long list of debts, including: Commercial debt. Consumer finance debt. Government debt. Healthcare debt. Student loan debt. Telecom and cable debt. Utility debt. ACT’s mailing address is below: PO Box 471. Kings Mill, Ohio 45034.

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How To Remove Account Control Technology From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Account Control Technology collects on a long list of debts, including: Commercial debt. Consumer finance debt. Government debt. Healthcare debt. Student loan debt. Telecom and cable debt. Utility debt. ACT’s mailing address is below: PO Box 471. Kings Mill, Ohio 45034.