Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Attempt to Collect on Time-Barred Debt
The statute of limitations can be a tricky situation to navigate, if…
‘Obligation’ Trips Up Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Time-Barred Debt
One word. Sometimes, that's all it takes in a collection letter. One…
Collector Reaches $995k Settlement in Collection Letter Lawsuit
A motion has been filed in a West Virginia federal court to…
Washington AG Reaches $1.6M Settlement With Convergent
The Attorney General of Washington has reached a settlement with a collector…
Bill Introduced in House to Prohibit Collection of Time-Barred Debt
A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would…
Bedard: Breaking Down Regulation F’s Provision on Time-Barred Debt Collection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made a small, but important change from…
Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit, But Also Says Defendant Can Invoke BFE Defense
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the dismissal of a…
CFPB Releases Part II of Debt Collection Rule Covering Validation Notices, Time-Barred Debt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today released Part II of its debt…
Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Case Over Time-Barred Debt Disclosure
A District Court judge in Illinois has denied a defendant's motion to…
WaPo Goes Deep on Time-Barred Debts
Debts where the statute of limitations have expired are a tricky business.…
