Jimerson Firm

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Parts 1-3 of this series explored alternative pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders including acceleration and enforcement of personal guarantees. The answer to the question of whether hotel revenues constitute rent under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes, may depend upon the district in which the foreclosure action is pending.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 7, 2020

The Act codifies existing common law in Florida regarding the right to have a receiver appointed by the court in commercial foreclosure actions, and provides much needed clarity, predictability, and uniformity on the standard for the appointment of a receiver and the powers of receivers. What is the Purpose of the Act?

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 20, 2020

In 2013, the Legislature enacted Section 702.015 , Florida Statutes, which sets forth new pleading requirements for residential foreclosure actions. At that time, the Legislature requested the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to provide expedited foreclosure proceedings in conformity with Section 702.015.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

if the collateral is likely to be acquired by SBA or the lender at the foreclosure sale, the expenses associated with the care, preservation and resale of the acquired collateral. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Lien Foreclosure. See SOP 50 57.

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BN Lawyers

MARCH 21, 2019

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, holding that that business engaged solely in non-judicial foreclosure activities are generally exempt from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. It is unclear what impact the decision on the debt collection and foreclosure industry beyond the limited facts of the case, but as in Henson v.

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FDCPA Defense

AUGUST 19, 2013

But how often must a lawyer or a law firm engage in consumer debt collection activities before they are subject to the Act? This question has taken on increasing importance in recent years as more law firms have integrated collection work into their existing practices. See Wadas , 2013 WL 3928631, at *5. Frankel , 197 F.3d

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 30, 2020

Part 2 of this series analyzed pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults. and a foreclosure sale netted the lender $3,675,000 leaving a deficiency of $918,398.49. The loan documents also typically include one or more personal guaranties. See, e.g. , Guirlinger v. Bryan, 384 So.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 12, 2022

If so your collection attorney is exposing you, the law firm, and themselves to personal liability for a money judgment that could far exceed your claim. Because of the amount involved, a debt collection suit was recommended, and ultimately a judgment was entered. We notified the client and closed our file.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

McCarthy & Holthus LLP regarding whether non-judicial foreclosures qualify as debt collection under the FDCPA, the Sixth Circuit doubled down on its position that non-judicial foreclosures are debt collection. Trott Law, P.C. Building on its 2013 decision in Glazer v. Chase Home Finance LLC., 3d 453 (6th Cir. In Scott v.

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Jimerson Firm

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If a unit owner fails to pay assessments, the association has a statutory right to file a claim of lien and subsequent lien foreclosure. In other words, a legal action to foreclosure the lien must be commenced within one (1) year of filing the claim of lien. appeared first on Jimerson Birr Law Firm. Perfecting the Lien.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

MARCH 15, 2019

In those cases, the Sixth Circuit concluded that foreclosure proceedings are debt collection. In 2016, the bank engaged the defendant law firm to foreclose on the underlying real property. The law firm then sent Ms. Tyler sued the law firm, claiming the letter violated 15 U.S.C. Trott Law, P.C.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 25, 2020

Default judgment protection. In civil cases, a default judgment occurs when one person doesn’t show up to a scheduled hearing. If default judgments are allowed, the judge decides in favor of the party that showed up. Repossession and foreclosure. Repairing your credit with Lexington Law can help you save money.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an award of summary judgment in favor of a defendant debt collector against claims that it violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy and no longer owed. 1692d, 1692e, 1692f.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 11, 2021

Accordingly, the Court of Appeals vacated the judgment and remanded the case to the district court for dismissal of the Spuhlers’ challenge. Accordingly, the Court vacated the judgment of the district court and remanded the case with instructions to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. In Brunett v.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

Every case is unique, and every case merits the careful consideration of a law firm dedicated to providing specialized bankruptcy solutions. A court judgment that states that a person is not required to pay back some debts is given to those who abide by the bankruptcy laws and are granted a discharge.

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FDCPA Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Determining the line between foreclosure activity and debt collection, however, can be elusive. 17- 278) was whether notices sent by a trustee as required to initiate a non-judicial foreclosure under California law violated the FDCPA. California law does not allow for a deficiency judgment following non-judicial foreclosure.

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FDCPA Defense

JANUARY 22, 2017

As you evaluate your firm’s risk to these cases, you will want to review every consumer-facing interaction of the firm top to bottom, including any letter forms utilized, your standard telephone practices and voicemail messages, the complaints, pleadings, discovery requests, and the post-judgment collection practices you employ.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 16, 2022

State Activities: On May 13, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a consent judgment against the owner and manager of a group of debt collection businesses. The judgment permanently bars the owner “from participating in any debt collection activities,” requires him to “pay more than $1.6 For more information, click here.

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