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Judge Certifies Class in FDCPA Case Over Attempts to Enforce Judgment

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A District Court judge in New York has adopted recommendations from a Magistrate Court judge and certified a class in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case that has been going on for nearly a decade. Palisades Acquisition XVI et al. A copy of the ruling in the case of McCrobie v. can be accessed […]

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Judge Awards Plaintiff’s Attorneys $100k in FDCPA Case

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A District Court judge in Indiana has rejected a defendant’s request to lower the amount of attorney’s fees awarded in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, because it was the defendants who prolonged the litigation until it became clear that a jury was going to determine whether a “highly sympathetic” plaintiff was entitled (..)

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SDNY Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Settlement Language in Letter

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A District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when it sent four letters to an individual that each offered to settle a debt for 50% of the balance owed, while noting that the defendant was not … The post SDNY Judge Grants MTD (..)

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FDCPA Class-Action Filed Against Debt Buyer, Collector

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleging that a debt buyer and the collector it hired allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it sent a collection letter to an individual without the debt buyer having a proper license to operate in the state, and that the … The post FDCPA Class-Action (..)

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2024 FDCPA: Key Updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) is a cornerstone of consumer protection laws in the United States. It ensures that debt collectors adhere to specific ethical and legal standards when pursuing debts. 2024 FDCPA Highlights.

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2024 FDCPA: Key Updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Burt and Associates

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) is a cornerstone of consumer protection laws in the United States. It ensures that debt collectors adhere to specific ethical and legal standards when pursuing debts. 2024 FDCPA Highlights.

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2024 FDCPA: Key Updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) serves as a foundational piece of legislation protecting consumers from abusive debt collection practices. For businesses looking to streamline their debt collection process, adhering to FDCPA guidelines is essential for long-term success.