Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Mountain America Federal Credit Union , the plaintiff became delinquent on a credit card account with her credit union. The credit union then assigned the debt to a third-party collection agency. In Hansen v. A copy of the order is available here.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 19, 2020

In a 9-3 vote earlier this month, the California Assembly Banking and Finance Committee approved legislation requiring a license for debt collectors and debt buyers, entitled the Debt Collection Licensing Act (SB 908) (DCLA). The DCLA would also require the DBO to respond to consumer complaints and enforce violations.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 24, 2020

When you’re trying to conquer unpaid debts sent to collections, you’ll likely face some obstacles. Two of the most common are coming up with enough money to pay off the debt and negotiating a payment plan or settlement you can afford. Find out how to pay collections below. Know Your Rights.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 6, 2023

15, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) Task Force on Consumer Compliance adopted revised examination procedures for the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and its implementing regulation, Regulation F. A copy of the revised procedures can be accessed by clicking here. FFIEC is a U.S.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 18, 2021

Despite objections from CUNA and NAFCU, the House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act on Thursday. 2547, the Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act, which would reverse the unanimous decision made by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in 2019.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

ConServe is a debt collection agency that may contact you regarding unpaid debts. They are a third-party debt collector, which means that they may be hired by your original creditor, or they may purchase your old debt on the chance that you pay them instead. How to Remove ConServe from Your Credit Report.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

You have also probably seen them appear on your credit report as a collections account. This is because Rausch Sturm has been hired by your original creditor to collect the debt on their behalf. You won’t stop hearing from them until you pay them or remove their account from your credit report in another way.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) Part 1: Understanding the FCCPA (jimersonfirm.com) . Businesses should be aware of each statute.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) Part 1: Understanding the FCCPA (jimersonfirm.com) . Businesses should be aware of each statute.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 9, 2024

On January 2, the CFPB published a blog titled, “Holding Debt Collectors Responsible for False Statements.” CICA Collection Agency, a First Circuit case in which the CFPB has filed an amicus brief. The debt collector claimed that they were only responsible under the law when they intended to say something false.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) is a pro-consumer statute. The Clayton Court was asked to decide the question of “whether Florida’s offer of judgment statute is preempted by [the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)].” Bryan , 753 So. 2d 632 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000).

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 16, 2023

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. Collection Services, Inc. Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) Part 1: Understanding the FCCPA (jimersonfirm.com)

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Supreme Court Rules CU Employees Engaged in Unauthorized Practice of Law When Filing Collection Suits Against Members The Supreme Court of New Mexico has ruled that employees of a credit union engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by filing collection lawsuits to recover unpaid debts. More details here.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But on top of that, there is a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act angle to the case, too. The background: The case was filed after the plaintiff, a long-standing customer of the defendant credit union, became the victim of an elaborate scam. Learn more.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Magistrate Court judge in California has denied a plaintiff’s motion to compel the defendant to produce information related to its debt collection activities, ruling that the requests were too broad and not proportional to the needs of the case. The ruling: Judge Barbara L.

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