Account Recovery

APRIL 28, 2021

The defendant in the Hunstein case out of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has hired a new lawyer, who confirmed that the company will be filing a petition with the Court for an en banc rehearing of the case.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

A company that built what it billed as the world’s first robot lawyer is now pivoting away from that following threats of jail time for the company’s owner and is instead focusing its technology on other areas, including a couple that involve the accounts receivable management industry.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission yesterday announced a crackdown on companies making deceptive claims regarding the use of artificial intelligence, including a settlement with DoNotPay, a company that purported to offer consumers “the world’s first robot lawyer” which was once aimed at helping consumers avoid paying tickets and debts.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Bender brings to the firm deep experience with financial services regulatory matters, including a particular focus on matters before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and with … The post Clark Hill Adds Industry Leader Leslie Bender as Financial Services Regulatory and Privacy Lawyer in D.C.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 29, 2020

During the past five or six months, I have seen or heard of a growing number of in-house attorneys who have left … The post The Case of the Disappearing Lawyers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. That is a question I have been asking myself a lot lately, and now I am putting it to you.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many people struggle with asking for help from a mortgage modification lawyer when they truly need it. And in this case, contacting a mortgage modification lawyer will guarantee you find the best option for your unique situation. Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer. What Is a Mortgage Loan Modification?

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A plaintiff’s attorney was caught lying after filing an “ill-conceived and poorly researched motion for an improper purpose” and then failed to attend a hearing that he was told by the judge that he and his client needed to attend, leading the judge to order the attorney to pay a $1,000 fine and have all […]

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Suit Accuses Collector of Ignoring Communication Channel Request, Demand Not to Verify Debt Judge Sanctions, Fines Plaintiff’s Lawyer Revenue Up at Encore as Company on Debt Buying, Hiring Sprees The Impact of Medical Debt on Consumers WORTH NOTING: With Daylight Savings Time ending this weekend, the political debate over whether to keep it or not (..)

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FFGN COLLECT NY

OCTOBER 6, 2021

has been named a “Super Lawyer” for the sixth consecutive year. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, recognizing no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state. The post Jocelyn Nager Named Super Lawyer for Sixth Consecutive Year appeared first on Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 18, 2024

Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Seeking Millions in Damages, Suspension of Lawyers’ Licenses R.I.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 18, 2021

A startup lawyer is an essential partner to a new business, making sure you’re in compliance with applicable legal business/industry requirements and preventing legal problems that could hurt your business down the line. The article How to Find a Startup Lawyer: The Ultimate Guide originally appeared on NerdWallet. Here’s how.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 19, 2021

Rhode were included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. After receiving more than 10 million peer evaluations across 147 practice areas in the United States, only 5% of practicing lawyers were recognized in the 2022 edition, exemplifying the work of the most elite and top-rated lawyers in the country.

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Jimerson Firm

JUNE 24, 2021

Five Jimerson Birr Partners Named Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Business Litigation. June 24, 2021 – Jimerson Birr is proud to announce that five of its partners have been recognized as 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Business Litigation. Meadows were again named Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 25, 2024

The post CNN interviewed Jocelyn Nager New York Debt Collection Lawyer appeared first on Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager. Want to learn more about New York Debt Collection? Contact Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager. We have the experience that pays……. Click the icon below to watch.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 12, 2024

A District Court judge in Ohio has dismissed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case because the plaintiff lacked standing to sue, even though he did allege some claims that have been considered sufficient for standing in the past (at least to my non-lawyer eyes). The Background: The plaintiff was sent a letter from the […]

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PDC Flow

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This means keeping funds separate through different lawyer trust accounts and operating accounts. It’s essential to have strict financial management practices and payment software that can handle multiple lawyer trust and operating accounts. IOLTA IOLTA stands for Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts.

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Burr Forman

AUGUST 19, 2021

Birmingham, Alabama, August 19, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 184 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2022. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 17, 2024

A District Court judge in Arizona has granted a motion to dismiss filed by the defendants in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff already had one kick at the can in a nearly identical lawsuit against the defendants and thus can’t be allowed a second kick. The Background: The plaintiffs, […]

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Public Citizen

APRIL 10, 2022

"   About eleven minutes into that episode, Alan Kaplinsky, a leading industry lawyer, and the person credited with inventing the strategy of using arbitration clauses to prevent class actions says: "I acknowledge that very few people actually read [consumer contracts].

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 20, 2021

Former CFPB Attorney Running for Senate Seat in Ohio Morgan Harper, who spend three years working as a lawyer and advisor at the CFPB has announced her … The post Former CFPB Staffers Land, Launch New Gigs appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Here are summaries of each move.

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Account Recovery

JULY 12, 2022

Acknowledging that it takes more than lawyers and examiners these days to keep tabs on the financial services industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced an initiative where it plans to hire 25 technologists to join the agency, who will be tasked with supporting the CFPB’s efforts to uncover misconduct and unlawful activities. (..)

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Stefanie Jackman and a team of lawyers have left Ballard Spahr and are joining the law firm of Troutman Pepper, starting Monday, February 7. Joining Jackman in leaving Ballard Spahr for Troutman Pepper are Chris Willis, Mark Furletti, Jeremy Rosenblum, James Kim, Jason Cover, and Tony Kaye.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The National Consumer Law Center has released the results of a survey it conducted of legal aid and non-profit attorneys indicating a dramatic rise in the number of lawyers representing consumers who have rental debt, identifying it as a “barrier to decent housing,” especially for individuals with low income or minorities, and sent the (..)

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Account Recovery

JUNE 15, 2021

Being confused about whether he owed attorney’s fees and hiring his own lawyer is not enough for a plaintiff to have standing to pursue a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, a District Court judge in Illinois has ruled, granting the defendant’s motion to dismiss on the grounds that the Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction … (..)

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 19, 2020

A District Court judge in New York has sided with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and agreed to enforce a Civil Investigative Demand that was sent to a collection law firm, a decision that the law firm’s lawyer has said will be appealed.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 2, 2021

If there was any doubt over the importance of the Hunstein case to the accounts receivable management industry, and to the camaraderie and support that companies in this industry have for one another, and that every lawyer in the country was working over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, look no further than the amicus briefs … The post Baker’s (..)

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I’m not a lawyer, but it seems to me that if you are going to propose a definition for a class in a lawsuit, the first rule is to make sure that the definition includes you.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 4, 2021

GETTING TO KNOW ANDREW SCHWARTZ OF GORDON & REES You have to love a lawyer who brings his own eggs into work in the morning before defending the industry before a federal judge.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 12, 2021

Plaintiffs and their lawyers have been attacking the FDCPA for years and had pretty much identified all the different reasons why a debt collector could be sued. When it comes to Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuits, there are not many claims that haven’t already been made.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

PREFERRED LAWYER CONFIRMS EN BANC REHEARING PETITION TO BE FILED IN HUNSTEIN CASE One of the attorneys representing the defendant in Hunstein v.

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Account Recovery

MAY 25, 2022

This is one of those cases where I am going to remind everyone that I am not a lawyer and I could be completely off-base, but as I read this ruling, I thought it offered an interesting lesson that putting the mini-Miranda on every communication might not be the best idea.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This is one of those “I’m not a lawyer, so I may be completely off-base, but if I’m not, then this might be a ruling worth paying attention to” type of cases, so please bear that in mind if you have chosen to continue reading and did not close this tab and move on to … The post Loss of Appetite, Sleep Enough for Plaintiff (..)

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

GETTING TO KNOW SHAUN ERTISCHEK OF SEQUIUM ASSET SOLUTIONS The ARM industry is all that Shaun Ertischek has known as a lawyer. And it sounds like he wouldn’t want it any other way.

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Lawyers 245

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 3, 2021

JUDGE RULES PLAINTIFF LACKS STANDING IN HUNSTEIN COPYCAT CASE, REMANDS IT BACK TO STATE COURT This is one of those cases where I feel like I need to make the “I’m not a lawyer” disclaimer because, to me, this looks like one of those “good news, bad news” type of cases, but there might be … The post Daily Digest – December 3.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This is one of those cases where I feel like I need to make the “I’m not a lawyer” disclaimer because, to me, this looks like one of those “good news, bad news” type of cases, but there might be sides to this that I am not seeing.

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Account Recovery

JULY 15, 2021

He said he wanted to be a lawyer that day, and the rest … The post Daily Digest – July 15. GETTING TO KNOW WILLIAM MAROHN OF TOBIN & MAROHN As far as the ARM industry is concerned, it’s a good thing that Bill Marohn didn’t stand up in 9th grade and say he wanted to be a ditch digger or rodeo clown.

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Account Recovery

MAY 25, 2022

Appeals Court Overturns Ruling Over ‘This is An Attempt to Collect’ Disclosure; Suit Filed Claiming Debts Were Covered by Worker’s Compensation appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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