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State Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Class-Action Involving 11k Class Members

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The Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division has reversed a previous dismissal of a class-action Fair Debt Collections Practices Act claim that accused the defendant used misleading debt-collection form letters, which threatened negative credit reporting despite the debts already being reported.

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HMRC ‘sorry’ for Terminally ill Pensioner’s Debt Collectors threat

UK debt collections

A pensioner who is terminally ill has been threatened with debt collectors by HMRC , after he didn’t receive confirmation that he had paid the correct tax bill. HMRC has been accused of threatening a terminally ill 92 year old man with debt collectors. A reader of The Guardian newspaper wrote in to share that “he is 92 and doesn’t actually owe the money , but there is nothing he can do to stop the tax demands coming” The reader, identified as JP, explained: “HMRC ha

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Daily Digest – June 25. Collector Accused of Denying Plaintiff Opportunity to Communicate via Email in Email; State Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Class-Action

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Complaint Accuses Collector of Denying Plaintiff Opportunity to Communicate via Email in Email State Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Class-Action Involving 11k Class Members Judges Block Latest Student Loan Debt Relief Plan from Going into Effect More Consumers Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck WORTH NOTING: Experts share tips on how to improve your memory so you never […]

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What is the role of a bankruptcy trustee in a Chapter 13 case?

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When facing financial hardship, filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide a path to recovery as it reorganizes debt. As part of the process, a bankruptcy trustee oversees the case. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, how can understanding the trustee’s role be crucial in navigating your potential Chapter 13 case? Responsibilities of a bankruptcy trustee Appointed by the United States Trustee’s office, a bankruptcy trustee manages the case from start to finish, ensuring a fair proces

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How Collection Agencies Minimize Effort and Maximize Results with the Right Software

Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. Organizations face pressures to maintain standards alongside software challenges like regulatory adaptations, data integration, security, workflow optimization, and automation. Finding the right software can save time and money. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.

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Complaint Accuses Collector of Denying Plaintiff Opportunity to Communicate via Email in Email

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More Consumers Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

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In an economy that appears robust on the surface, a significant portion of American consumers are grappling with financial challenges that deeply influence their shopping behaviors. These consumers, who earn $50,000 or less annually and live paycheck to paycheck, represent a substantial yet often overlooked segment of the market.

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Judges Block Latest Student Loan Debt Relief Plan from Going into Effect

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In decisions that were coincidentally well-timed, two federal judges separately issued preliminary injunctions blocking the Biden administration’s plan to ease student loan burdens. The rulings, delivered on Monday by Judges Daniel D. Crabtree of the District Court for the District of Kansas and John A.