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Collector Facing FDCPA Class Action for Filing Lawsuit

Account Recovery

I will say at the outset that this is one of those “I’m not a lawyer cases” so maybe this is an interesting claim or maybe it’s not, but it’s one I haven’t seen before so I am throwing it out there.

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Aggressive to Amicable: The Changing Face of Debt Collection

Nexa Collect

Impact of Online Reviews and Reputation Management: Both collection agencies and their clients (the original creditors) are aware of this risk, so there’s a strong incentive to avoid behaviors that could lead to public backlash. This has forced them to adopt more customer-friendly and compliant practices.

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Compliance Digest – June 9

Account Recovery

Generally, it protects lawyers and clients from civil liability for statements made in judicial proceedings. This ruling is favorable for creditors and reinforces the long-standing idea that original creditors are generally excluded from FDCPA liability.

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Why Would My Debt Collection Lawyer Convey a Low Offer?

FFGN COLLECT NY

Wondering why your lawyer would convey a debtors low offer? Doesnt your debt collection lawyer have your best interests in mind? Rest assured that your lawyers conveyance of the defendants offer is appropriate, even if the offer is less than desirable. This is true for both creditors and debtors.

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Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer

Sawin & Shea

Many people struggle with asking for help from a mortgage modification lawyer when they truly need it. And in this case, contacting a mortgage modification lawyer will guarantee you find the best option for your unique situation. Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer. What Is a Mortgage Loan Modification?

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Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Against Creditor

Account Recovery

As I have stated, on numerous occasions, I am not a lawyer. That being said, this case seems to — to my non-legal eyes — to be something that doesn’t necessarily rise to the level of needing a Court of Appeals to weigh in on, but, hey, they did, so I am going to let […]

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184 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named Among the 2022 Best Lawyers in America

Burr Forman

Birmingham, Alabama, August 19, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 184 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2022. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas.

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