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Compliance Digest – March 10

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ROBBIN LAW: After the New York Attorney General Letitia James (NYAG) recent crack downs on debt collectors violations of New Yorks Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA), the NYAG has provided debtors with a guide on their rights under the EIPA. Just as recent as January 2025, the NYAG secured over $1million from Ouro Global, Inc.,

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Daily Digest – February 18. Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case; N.Y. Uni System Making Changes to Debt Collection Practices

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JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR DEFENDANT IN FDCPA CASE OVER CALLS TO DEBTOR’S WIFE A District Court judge in Illinois has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment and denied a similar motion from a plaintiff in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that 12 calls placed during a three-week period does not rise … The post Daily (..)

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Calls to Debtor’s Mother

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A District Court judge in Georgia has dismissed claims that a collector violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by calling the mother of an individual with an unpaid debt more than 15 times after the mother had asked not to be contacted, and that the collector meaningfully disclosed its identity in a voicemail left … The post Judge Grants (..)

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class Action Over Letter

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A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a class-action Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the plaintiff lacked standing for any of the six claims that he made, including alleging that his information was shared with a letter vendor and unlawfully disclosed his status as a debtor.

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Impact of Collection Agency Letters on Debtors

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Collection agency letters can impact debtors, depending on factors such as the debtor’s financial situation, emotional state, and knowledge of their rights and responsibilities. Urgency to Pay : The letters can create a sense of urgency to pay off the debt.

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Impact of Debt Collector’s Call on the Debtor

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The impact of a debt collector’s call on the debtor can be multifaceted and can affect various aspects of the debtor’s life. Here are some of the potential impacts: Stress and Anxiety : One of the most immediate impacts of a debt collector’s call is the increase in stress and anxiety.

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Collector Unable to Get All Claims Dismissed in Undated MVN Class Action

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A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action involving an undated Model Validation Notice on most of the claims, but denied the motion regarding a claim that the MVN violated Section 1692g(a) of the statute because a least sophisticated debtor would […] (..)