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Nevada Court Dismisses Wage Garnishment Lawsuit Due to Lack of Jurisdiction

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A District Court judge in Nevada has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was accused of garnishing the plaintiff’s wages without first domesticating the judgment in that state. The background: The case stemmed from a consumer credit card debt judgment originally obtained in Tennessee by a creditor.

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New Laws Proposed, Passed, and Ready to Go Into Effect

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Here is a summary of what collection operations need to be prepared for starting as soon as January 1. Phil Murphy, goes into effect on January 1 and implements several major changes to how medical debt can be collected and reported. As the calendar gets set to turn to a new year, a number of new laws are scheduled to take effect.

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FTC Action Leads to Court Order Halting Phantom Debt Collection Scheme That Took Millions from Consumers and Threatened Consumers’ Credit, Homes, and Employment

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As result of FTC lawsuit, federal court issues temporary restraining order halting scheme that sent fictitious debt collection notices to consumers nationwide As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court hastemporarily haltedthe operations and frozen the assets of a phantom debt collection scheme and its operators.

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What is a Judgment?

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They provide a service to you and then bill you, similar to a credit extension. The company, creditor or collection agency has legal ways to pursue payment. The judgment creditor can then use that court judgment to try to collect money from you. Common methods include wage garnishment , property attachments and property liens.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

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When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. Call or text you to collect a debt between 8 a.m.

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How New York State’s 2024 Plan Will Affect Debt Collection

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On Tuesday, January 9, New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered the 2024 State of the State address, discussing certain changes that will affect debt collection within the state. Hochul made it clear that the state will assist consumers in New York by adding greater consumer protections—a plan that will affect creditors and debtors alike.

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A Recap of New York Debt Collection Laws Passed in 2022

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The New York legislature passed many new laws in 2022, some of which directly affect New York debt collection. We reported on many of these laws including: Cutting the statute of limitations in half to collect medical and consumer debt from six years to three years. Interested in learning more about debt collection in New York?