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Compliance Digest – January 20

Account Recovery

THE COMPLIANCE DIGEST IS SPONSORED BY: Florida Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal in FCCPA Case Over Claims Assignability A Florida Appeals Court has upheld the dismissal of a case that hinged on whether claims filed under the Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act (FCCPA) were assignable to third parties. More details here.

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What Does the CFPB Have to Do With My Debt Collection Claim?

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The Bureau educates, establishes and enforces rules, and has a compliance arm addressing debt collection as it relates to consumer collections. The CFPB regulates debt collection only as it relates to consumer debt. The CFPB handles enforcing violations of federal consumer laws related to debt collection.

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Can The CFPB Make Debt Collectors Reveal Their Attorney-Client Privileged Documents?

FDCPA Defense

The CFPB claims to have the right to obtain privileged documents from all “supervised institutions” as well as from any “service provider” (such as a law firm or collection agency) who performs material services for a supervised institution. They also are responsible for the discipline of lawyers.”). See, e.g., Hunt v.

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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Accredited Collection Agency Inc. , No. Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) Part 1: Understanding the FCCPA (jimersonfirm.com) .