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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. This decision details the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each party. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. These terms are laid out in the final judgment.

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Massachusetts was among the few states that had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act. Not Just Domestication — Enforcement, Too.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. Because it is more limited than the federal FDCPA, the CFDCPA gives consumers stronger legal protection in several aspects.

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Can Debtors Be Legally Forced To Pay Debt With Their Cryptocurrency

Nexa Collect

Individuals can be legally forced to pay their debts with their cryptocurrency, but the creditor must have a judgment which states that the debtor is obligated to pay off the debt, including any cryptocurrency they own. Debtors are legally bound to pay their liabilities like outstanding credit cards or unpaid bills etc.

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District Court’s FCRA Decision Offers Guidance for Employers on “Clear and Conspicuous” Disclosures and Willfulness

Troutman Sanders

the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals partially reversed , holding Fred Meyer had failed to comply with FCRA’s “standalone” requirement by providing, in good faith, an extraneous explanation of the applicant’s rights in its background check disclosure. Accordingly, the violation was not willful.

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Can Stimulus Checks Be Garnished in California?

Direct Recovery

Let’s dive into the details and break down exactly what debt collectors can and cannot do right now. The Judgment Factor. In a situation where a standing judgment exists, it is possible for the person holding that judgment to garnish a portion of the debtor’s stimulus check. Money Collected Must Be Returned.

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Are You Waiving Your Rights by Signing a Contract?

FFGN COLLECT NY

While the underlying agreement or contract may seem straightforward, you need to do a thorough evaluation to make sure you aren’t waiving your legal rights by signing the contract. The notice was sent by regular mail to our client and eight days later, the creditor submitted a judgment to the court for entry. Let us help.