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Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendants in TCPA Case

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has agreed with a lower court’s ruling that a group of lawyers and debt relief companies did not engage in “sham litigation” when they allegedly lured individuals into filing lawsuits against student loan giant Navient for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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New Lawyers Frustrated, Depressed by Student Loan Debt

Nerd Wallet

Many new lawyers feel frustrated with their student loans — and some say they’re depressed due to their debt — according to a new report from the American Bar Association. The July 2020 survey of 1,084 lawyers found that student loan debt affects nearly every facet of their lives: 48% said they had postponed having.

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Student Loan Default: Rehabilitation or Consolidation

Sawin & Shea

Student loan default can impact millions of Americans. Unfortunately, defaulting on a student loan can hurt your finances, credit, and other aspects of your life. If you fall behind on student loan payments, your loan won’t default immediately. What Are My Options After Defaulting on Student Loans?

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Compliance Digest – May 19

Account Recovery

WHAT THIS MEANS, FROM LORAINE LYONS OF MARTIN GOLDEN LYONS WATTS MORGAN: In response to 61 TCPA lawsuits filed by attorney Jeff Lohman on behalf of student loan borrowers, Navient chose to fight back by filing a RICO lawsuit against Lohman and other defendants, accusing them of using questionable and fraudulent tactics to generate these lawsuits.

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Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer

Sawin & Shea

Many people struggle with asking for help from a mortgage modification lawyer when they truly need it. Whether it’s a student loan , a small business loan, or even a car loan, many find themselves in a situation where keeping up with payments is difficult due to circumstances outside of their control.

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Adam Minsky, Student Loan Lawyer Review: Student Loan Help

Nerd Wallet

To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Minsky, student loan law. Mission statement: Attorney Minsky is dedicated to helping student loan borrowers and their families. Legal representative: Adam S. Twitter: @AnnaHelhoski.

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Stanley Tate, Student Loan Lawyer Review: Student Loan Help

Nerd Wallet

To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Mission statement: “My job is simple: temporarily take over the wheel of your student loans until we can get you back on a road you feel comfortable driving on,” Tate. Email: anna@nerdwallet.com.