Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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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Hudson Weir

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A court may issue a charging order following a CCJ against the debtor this judgement would confirm the debt is valid and there is a legal right to enforce it. One can consider a mortgage to be somewhat similar, in terms of its legal mechanism, in that there is a legal charge placed on a persons property.

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JMA

MARCH 21, 2024

In this article, we have put together essential information on navigating the regulated environment of debt collection Queensland, from understanding your legal rights to enforcing debt recovery and choosing a reliable collection agency. Are you facing the challenge of collecting a business debt in Queensland?

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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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UK debt collections

JULY 4, 2024

However, it is crucial for architects and firms to understand their legal rights and take appropriate action in order to protect their business. In the fast-paced world of architecture and design, it is not uncommon for clients to fall behind on payments or refuse to pay altogether.

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Consumer Finance

JANUARY 10, 2023

CFPB Director Chopra’s statement on the proposed registry of contract terms used by supervised nonbank financial companies to prevent negative reviews or to limit consumers’ legal rights and protections.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 14, 2021

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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Nexa Collect

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 16, 2021

4th DCA 2017) (the right to enforce a deed restriction or restrictive covenant was made for the benefit of the party seeking to enforce it). A successor in interest to the grantor of a warranty deed has a clear legal right to enforce a deed restriction. City of West Palm Beach, 232 So. 3d 401 (Fla. WCI Communities, Inc. ,

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

The company does not tell you your legal rights or tell you about free options you can take on your own. How do you avoid falling victim to a scam? What are the warning signs? The company wants you to pay a fee to repair your credit before they do so.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Further, although the Ninth Circuit held that the extraneous information regarding Walker’s legal rights should have been provided in a separate document, it noted that the information appeared to have been included “in good faith.” Accordingly, the violation was not willful.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 18, 2024

This may necessitate significant architectural changes and costs, but ensures consumers’ legal right to share their data without incurring unnecessary fees. The proposed 1033 rule requires financial institutions, starting with the largest, to make consumer data, including bill pay data, accessible to third parties and consumers.

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True Accord

JUNE 20, 2024

These types of consumer contracts can also be perceived as an attempt to confuse people about their rights—such as the general liability waiver, which claims to fully insulate companies from suits even though most states have enacted legal exemptions to these waivers.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 27, 2023

From a legal perspective, the term “NIL” generally refers to an individual’s legal right to control the usage of their name, image, or likeness.

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Roths Child Law

AUGUST 6, 2021

Understanding this process as well as your legal rights in Tennessee is a crucial endeavor. Nevertheless, it has been used by millions to improve their financial situation. Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of Chapter 7 and 13 allows you to make an informed decision about what to do next.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 28, 2022

Gaining a better understanding of your legal rights when struggling with debt will help you to get back on your feet. If you are facing financial hardship you should remember that you are not on your own. There is a way to get through it and rebuild your life.

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Price Meese

MAY 29, 2020

This webinar will address the basic legal rights of children under IDEA and New Jersey regulations in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Edler, Esq.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra remarked that “Americans have limited legal rights they can use to keep tabs on these surveillance companies,” and touted this list as a tool for holding consumer reporting companies accountable.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 12, 2023

This documentation can serve as crucial evidence in case legal action becomes necessary. Know Your Legal Rights and Limitations: Familiarize yourself with local and national laws governing debt collection practices. Understand the rights and protections afforded to debtors, as well as your own rights as a creditor.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Truth in Lending Act is the federal law that gives consumers the legal right to dispute credit card charges if there is a billing error, which includes when property or services are not delivered to the consumer as agreed. What happens when you dispute a charge Can a merchant try to collect Tips for avoiding future issues.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 14, 2024

By ensuring the subcontractor agreement comprehensively covers the rights and remedies of the parties in the event of a breach, the subcontractor agreement can offer protections and solutions to both parties that may extend beyond the standard legal rights otherwise afforded to the parties, which are not always a good fit.

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Public Citizen

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

marketplace – against which they have virtually no legal rights or remedies.   “The relentless corporate assault on the rule of law has deeply damaged Americans’ confidence in the legal system, a development with dire implications for U.S.   And it sounds an urgent call to action. The

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 30, 2021

The court also found the plaintiffs suffered actual damages in the amount of $40 in out-of-pocket costs that they “paid for parking and gas” in “consulting with an attorney to determine their legal rights and responsibilities,” and then trebled that amount under the WCAA and WCPA for an award of $120.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

You have a legal right to receive one free report from each of the credit bureaus every year. You can run a soft inquiry on your own credit by checking your score or getting a copy of your report. Here are a few ways you can do so: Get a free credit score from AnnualCreditReport.com.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

APRIL 6, 2021

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 clauses therein make perfect sense, and, because you want to do the deal, you do not question their inclusion in the agreement.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

MAY 1, 2020

1692f(6) by dispossessing her of her personal property when there was no legal right to possession. 1692f(6) by dispossessing her of her property when there was no legal right to possession. In Thompson, the consumer alleged that Defendant, a property preservation and maintenance company, violated 15 U.S.C.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Instead, the offending conduct was misrepresenting “that it had the legal right to collect on the account when it lacked the proper license to do so.” Regarding the NJ Fraud Act claims, the appellate division found there were no allegations that the defendant sold credit or offered anything to the plaintiff.

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Roths Child Law

AUGUST 6, 2021

Understanding this process as well as your legal rights in Tennessee is a crucial endeavor. Nevertheless, it has been used by millions to improve their financial situation. Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of Chapter 7 and 13 allows you to make an informed decision about what to do next.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The tenant/debtor will usually allege that the 3-day notice either sought to collect an illegitimate debt or the 3-day notice threatened the existence of a legal right that did not exist. These lawsuits are typically based upon an allegedly improper 3-day notice sent to a tenant/debtor.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When consumers returned the calls, the defendants falsely represented themselves as being from a mediation or law firm, threatened legal action, and used personal information to convince consumers that the threats were real.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

AUGUST 16, 2020

It’s important to understand your legal rights and options if you are being pursued as a guarantor of a business line of credit. The possible loan contemplated by securing a line of credit “just in case” could end up costing the business borrower and the guarantor far more than either may have anticipated.

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Direct Recovery

JUNE 24, 2020

However, if there is no judgment in place, a commercial debt collector has no legal right to collect any portion of the stimulus check. 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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Credit Corp

JUNE 1, 2023

Deception: They can’t lie about their identity, how much you owe, your legal rights, or any other form of deception. Harass or abuse : Collection agencies can’t yell at you, threaten violence, or use obscene language.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The Agency’s misrepresentation to debtors that they had a legal right to recover the debts owed forms the basis of the Bureau’s Consent Order.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 1, 2023

Contact an Attorney If after sending a letter to your mortgage servicer or providing the tax authority with the necessary documentation you still haven’t resolved the issue, it may be time to seek legal assistance. Contacting a lawyer can help you learn more about your legal rights pertaining to escrow accounts.

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Indiana Consumer Law Group

JANUARY 3, 2018

The lawsuit alleges that agents of Tri-Force breached the peace when they attempted to repossess a vehicle from our client and then, when our client physically resisted the repossession (as was his legal right to do), engaged the police to coerce our client to relinquish possession of the vehicle and thereby accomplish the wrongful repossession.

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