Indiana Consumer Law Group

JANUARY 3, 2018

Credit Union v. The post Tri-Force and Ally Financial Sued for Wrongful Repossession in Indiana appeared first on Indiana Consumer Lawyer Blog. See Census Fed. Wann , 403 N.E.2d 2d 348, 350 (Ind. A potential repossessor must immediately desist upon meeting any resistance – verbal or otherwise. Continue reading.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 17, 2023

Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any real damages suffered by a consumer. This is critical because it allows consumer lawyers to pursue cases in order to recover attorneys’ fees without even having to prove actual damages as a result of the violation.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 30, 2024

Credit Builder Loans Need a jumpstart on your credit history? Consider a credit builder loan. These loans work like this: a financial institution, often a credit union, puts away a small sum (usually $300 to $1,000) in a savings account they lock. Contact Our Bankruptcy Lawyers Today!

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 17, 2024

A bankruptcy lawyer can help you find a creditor who’s willing to work with you, and they’ll file a motion to receive permission from the court and the bankruptcy trustee. Rebuilding Your Credit Score After Chapter 13 After your discharge, the three main credit bureaus will send you copies of your credit report.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 28, 2022

In 2021, the Office of Financial Technology and Innovation (OFTI) met with dozens of companies, venture capitalists, lawyers, industry advocacy groups, federal and state financial regulators, consumer advocacy groups, and academics to better understand stakeholder perspectives on what constitutes responsible innovation in financial services.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 12, 2023

In my experience, when plaintiffs’ lawyers challenge Proposal for Settlement, they principally rely upon Clayton v. Challenging Proposals for Settlement in FCCPA cases. Bryan , which was a split-decision from the Fifth District Court of Appeal in 2000. See Clayton v. Bryan , 753 So. 2d 632 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000).

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Credit Corp

APRIL 26, 2024

You may want to double-check with your bankruptcy lawyer about whether you need to claim 1099-C income relevant to your bankruptcy discharge. You must also be an applicable financial entity, such as a bank or credit union. How to File a 1099-C Form How you include your 1099-C depends on how you already file your taxes.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 17, 2023

Oftentimes, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, even when there are not any actual damages suffered by a consumer. The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Businesses should be aware of each statute.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 12, 2023

There are lenders, surveyors, contractors (if repairs are required), lawyers for the buyer and the seller, homeowner’s association management companies, and others that all have tasks to perform to successfully close a transaction.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 16, 2023

Many times, consumer lawyers bring claims for technical violations of the statutes, or even when there has not been a clear violation of the statutes, in an effort to recover attorneys’ fees from the business similar to a shake-down situation. Businesses should be aware of each statute and how to defend against such claims.

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