Collection Law Firms Must Comply With FDCPA in Foreclosure Cases, Judge Rules
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a law firm bringing…
Judge Rules Phone Number Does Not Confuse Individual Regarding How to Dispute Debt in Validation Notice
Including other means of contacting a debt collector, such as a phone…
Sixth Circuit Rules ‘Bare’ Violation of FDCPA Not Enough To Pass Spokeo Test
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision…
Judge Denies Request To Force Arbitration in FDCPA Case
A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a collection law firm…
Appeals Court Rules Including ‘Settlement’ in Time-Barred Debt Collection Letter Violates FDCPA
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court's decision…
Judge Grants Summary Motion in FDCPA Statute of Limitations Class-Action Suit
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a summary judgment motion for…
Judge Rules FDCPA Does Not Pre-Empt State Law Claims
A federal judge in Utah has ruled that a state law in…
Appeals Court Rules Against Agency For Using Miller Safe Harbor Language
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower…
Supreme Court Denies Request To Hear Arguments in Time-Barred Letter Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied to hear arguments in a case…
Experts Share Insights Into How Agencies Should Determine Whether Investigation Is Required on Disputed Debts
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, furnishers of information -- collection agencies,…