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Soon, Debt Collectors Can Contact You on Social Media

Sawin & Shea

Although debt collectors can contact debtors in new ways, people can also opt-out of being contacted entirely. So far, there’s no mechanism to opt-out and the CFPB is still working on that part of the process. Debt collection agencies can’t wait for the new rules to go into effect later this year.

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should. It makes no sense.

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How Debt Collectors Work

Taurus Collect

In this blog post, we will explore the ins and outs of how debt collectors operate, the regulatory frameworks that guide them, and what individuals and businesses can expect when interacting with a debt collections service. Communicate in Writing : Keep a paper trail of all communications.

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Searching For The Meaning Of “Meaningful Involvement”

FDCPA Defense

If you have read the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Jackson, Attorney at Law, General Counsel, NCB Collection Services” – and defendant attorney’s mechanically-reproduced “signature.” If the requirement for “meaningful involvement” is truly meaningful, can it safely be disclaimed away? 1692, et seq.

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The Limits On Direct And Vicarious Liability Under The FDCPA

FDCPA Defense

Debt buyers are being sued based on the conduct of their agencies and law firms. Lawyers and agency owners are being sued based on the conduct of their clients and their collectors. Consumers and their attorneys are constantly seeking to expand the pool of potential FDCPA defendants using principles of vicarious liability.