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A Busy Summer for the CFPB—And Consumers Will Benefit in the Long Run

True Accord

This constitutionality case was brought by representative groups of the payday loan industry, the Community Financial Services Association of America and the Consumer Service Alliance of Texas, alleging that the CFPB’s funding mechanism is unconstitutional under the Appropriations Clause.

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Using a Civil Lawsuit to Recover Stolen Money or Property

Jimerson Firm

Most importantly, civil theft requires a heavier burden of proof and carries additional legal consequences and remedies, including the potential for treble damages (three times the actual damages). Conversion Conversion refers to the wrongful exercise of control over someone else’s property without their permission or legal right.

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Can Debtors Be Legally Forced To Pay Debt With Their Cryptocurrency

Nexa Collect

That is why a creditor must attempt to file a legal suit in which the debtor must declare all his assets under oath when asked by the judge. Debtors are legally bound to pay their liabilities like outstanding credit cards or unpaid bills etc. Blockchain restructured the financial system in a decentralized way.

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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

9), which prohibits a person from attempting or threatening to enforce a debt it knows is not legitimate or asserting some other legal right it knows does not exist. Had actual knowledge that the right did not exist. One example of a prohibited practice is provided in Section 559.72(9), Bank Nat’l Ass’n, 245 F. 2017); § 559.72(9),

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CFPB Releases List of “Consumer Reporting Companies” and Encourages Consumers to File More FCRA Suits

Troutman Sanders

In announcing the annual list, the CFPB asserted that the list is crucial for families recovering from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeking new jobs and places to live. Troutman Pepper will continue to monitor CFPB activity and other important updates within the consumer financial services industry.

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CFPB Continues to Focus on Tuition Payment Plans Offered by Colleges and Universities in Latest Report

Troutman Sanders

In the press release announcing the issuance of the report, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra stated, “[t]uition payment plans offered by schools may look like a good option, but this report shows student borrowers can end up paying high fees, be forced to sign away their legal rights, or even have their transcript withheld by their school.”

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FTC Sends More Than $540,000 in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Phantom and Abusive Debt Collection Scheme

Collection Industry News

The FTC filed lawsuits in September 2020 against National Landmark Logistics and Absolute Financial Services, which operated under other names including National Landmark Service of United Recovery, Silverlake Landmark Recovery Group, Absolute Financial Services Recovery, AFSR Global Logistics, and Tri-Star.