Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A collection attorney in New York is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state law when attempting to collect on judgments owed to a bankrupt for-profit university. The background: Technical Career Institutes, Inc.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 6, 2025

The Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday partially reversed the dismissal of a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case over whether the plaintiff meets the statute’s definition of “consumer” and whether the debt is still a debt. Read the ruling.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A District Court judge in California has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to collect on a debt that had been discharged in bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we will walk you through Indiana debt collection laws and some of the many exemptions that help you keep your personal, real, or intangible assets when you file for a Chapter 7 in the State of Indiana. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Debt Collection Laws: What Can Debt Collectors Do?

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Debt Free Colorado

JUNE 18, 2024

Know How to Stop Creditor Harassment & Wage Garnishment Debt can be a heavy burden. You may be considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Consulting with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney in Boulder, CO, can help determine if it is the right solution. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

There are many intricacies that set Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy apart. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: A petition is filed in the Bankruptcy Court seeking a discharge of most types of debts. A Chapter 13 can help people get caught up on a mortgage or car loans.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Currently, Chapter 7 allows consumers with nominal disposable monthly income to discharge their debts after liquidating any non-exempt assets to repay their creditors. Chapter 13 provides for consumers to discharge their debts after paying their disposable income to creditors under a three- or five-year repayment plan.

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