Sentences with phrase «debt collection practices laws»

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Debtors in New York are protected against unfair collections practices mainly under two different laws: the New York State Debt Collection Procedures Law and the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

is an act setting up laws designed to stop debt collectors from using any abusive, disruptive, and deceptive debt collection practices against you to collect an outstanding debt.

(1) The following shall be exempt from the Credit Services Organization Act: (a) A person authorized to make loans or extensions of credit under the laws of this state or the United States who is subject to regulation and supervision by this state or the United States or a lender approved by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for participation in a mortgage insurance program under the National Housing Act, 12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; (b) A bank or savings and loan association whose deposit or accounts are eligible for insurance by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or a subsidiary of such a bank or savings and loan association; (c) A credit union doing business in this state; (d) A nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (e) A person licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson under the Nebraska Real Estate License Act acting within the course and scope of that license; (f) A person licensed to practice law in this state acting within the course and scope of the person's practice as an attorney; (g) A broker - dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting within the course and scope of that regulation; (h) A consumer reporting agency; (i) A person whose primary business is making loans secured by liens on real property; (j) A person, firm, corporation, or association licensed as a collection agency in this state or a person holding a solicitor's certificate in this state acting within the course and scope of that license or certificate; and (k) A person licensed to engage in the business of debt management pursuant to sections 69 - 1201 to 69 - 1217.

A debt validation program is designed to protect a person's rights and help them to avoid harm due to fraudulent or unfair collection practices based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Credit Card Act of 2009 and three other federal ldebt validation program is designed to protect a person's rights and help them to avoid harm due to fraudulent or unfair collection practices based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Credit Card Act of 2009 and three other federal lDebt Collection Practices Act, the Credit Card Act of 2009 and three other federal laws.

Remember, the debt collection law protects you from unfair practices of collection agencies but you are still responsible to pay back the money that you owe.

The two main laws prevent unfair debt collection practices and allow consumers to refuse to pay their credit card bills in certain situations.

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In April 2017 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed an enforcement action asserting that Golden Valley and three other lenders were engaged in unfair debt collection practices because they violated state usury laws, and also failed to disclose the effective interest rates, violating the federal Truth in Lending law (enacted in 1969).

I have a niche within a niche practice: I practice consumer law but I only represent consumers against abusive debt collectors and I defend consumers in debt collection lawsuits.

Aaron Street: Yeah I mean I think this can be taken too far, so if you had an example like Brad where he only represents criminal defendants and therefore there's no risk of him having a conflict come through the site when he's getting actual information about actual cases, but you could see in a litigation, let's say a family law lawyer, if their website were trying to collect information to provide tools as both an intake and access to justice solution that you potentially run into tremendous conflicts of interest problems there and I think obviously any lawyer considering pursuing this for their firm should think through the implications of their particular situation, but I think what Brad's doing is awesome in the context of his criminal law practice and I think there are versions of a similar model that could be used in something like your debt collection defense practice or a small business startup practice or an estate planning practice, but that doesn't mean that it's a model that should be replicated by every lawyer in every practice.

For many attorneys, debt collection is one of the most undesirable aspects of running a law practice.

In my collections and civil litigation practice, I have assisted many individuals and businesses, including law firms, medical practices, private schools, and construction companies, in recovering debts and accounts receivables owed to them from vendors, contractors, clients, and tenants.

Alan's areas of practice include all forms of personal injury, commercial and business litigation, construction law, debt collection / recovery and subrogation, directors and officers liability, environmental liability, general casualty and special risks, insurance coverage, municipal law, products liability, professional liability, property insurance, sports, recreation and resort liability and transportation law.

* A new bill would exempt law firms from laws against abusive debt collection practices because some people don't think the legal profession is objectionable enough and maybe a policy carveout allowing them to send Rocko out to crack client heads might just do the trick.

Prior to joining Parker + Lynch, Ashley worked as a civil litigator with WV and DC area law firms, where she focused her practice on consumer finance, creditors» right and debt collection.

The Hurwitz Law Firm, P.C. is a legal practice in New York handling personal injury, debt collection defense, foreclosure defense and bankruptcy cases, among other matters.

Practiced federal and state laws dealing with debt collection.

Knowledgeable with the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act and other laws associated with the collection industry.

Professional Experience ABC Debt Relief (City, ST) 12/2006 — 11/2011 Client Service Manager • Responsible for overseeing daily operations of a 35 Account Manager call center ensuring effective operations • Recruit and train new sales and customer service employees in industry best practices and company policies • Strictly enforce compliance with all applicable laws, industry regulations, and corporate protocols • Provide exceptional customer service and professional guidance in the area of debt management, credit, and bankruptcy • Maintain detailed monthly reports for management concerning budgets, monthly projections, and quarterly goals • Responsible for performance appraisals, deficiency warnings, and conflict resolution for employees • Review and manage all BBB and Attorney General complaints determining appropriate next steps • Monitor department productivity with inbound and outbound calls providing feedback to team leads and supervisors • Author and lead presentations at meetings for clients, employees, and senior management • Train team leads and supervisors in laws governing credit reporting and debt settlement such as (FDCPA) Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the (FCRA) Fair Credit Reporting Act and (FTC) Federal Trade Commission regulations • Set and strictly enforce budget for the payroll of both salaried and hourly employees • Responsible for final approvals for payment refunds issued to the client • Assist with Debt Tracker and the Debt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce clDebt Relief (City, ST) 12/2006 — 11/2011 Client Service Manager • Responsible for overseeing daily operations of a 35 Account Manager call center ensuring effective operations • Recruit and train new sales and customer service employees in industry best practices and company policies • Strictly enforce compliance with all applicable laws, industry regulations, and corporate protocols • Provide exceptional customer service and professional guidance in the area of debt management, credit, and bankruptcy • Maintain detailed monthly reports for management concerning budgets, monthly projections, and quarterly goals • Responsible for performance appraisals, deficiency warnings, and conflict resolution for employees • Review and manage all BBB and Attorney General complaints determining appropriate next steps • Monitor department productivity with inbound and outbound calls providing feedback to team leads and supervisors • Author and lead presentations at meetings for clients, employees, and senior management • Train team leads and supervisors in laws governing credit reporting and debt settlement such as (FDCPA) Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the (FCRA) Fair Credit Reporting Act and (FTC) Federal Trade Commission regulations • Set and strictly enforce budget for the payroll of both salaried and hourly employees • Responsible for final approvals for payment refunds issued to the client • Assist with Debt Tracker and the Debt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce cldebt management, credit, and bankruptcy • Maintain detailed monthly reports for management concerning budgets, monthly projections, and quarterly goals • Responsible for performance appraisals, deficiency warnings, and conflict resolution for employees • Review and manage all BBB and Attorney General complaints determining appropriate next steps • Monitor department productivity with inbound and outbound calls providing feedback to team leads and supervisors • Author and lead presentations at meetings for clients, employees, and senior management • Train team leads and supervisors in laws governing credit reporting and debt settlement such as (FDCPA) Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the (FCRA) Fair Credit Reporting Act and (FTC) Federal Trade Commission regulations • Set and strictly enforce budget for the payroll of both salaried and hourly employees • Responsible for final approvals for payment refunds issued to the client • Assist with Debt Tracker and the Debt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce cldebt settlement such as (FDCPA) Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the (FCRA) Fair Credit Reporting Act and (FTC) Federal Trade Commission regulations • Set and strictly enforce budget for the payroll of both salaried and hourly employees • Responsible for final approvals for payment refunds issued to the client • Assist with Debt Tracker and the Debt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce clDebt Collections Practices Act and the (FCRA) Fair Credit Reporting Act and (FTC) Federal Trade Commission regulations • Set and strictly enforce budget for the payroll of both salaried and hourly employees • Responsible for final approvals for payment refunds issued to the client • Assist with Debt Tracker and the Debt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce clDebt Tracker and the Debt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce clDebt Manager and negotiate with creditors to reduce client

For example, survey respondents said there needs to be stronger laws to prevent abusive debt collection practices as well as stiff monetary penalties needed for landlords who knowingly rent a property that is — or is about to be — in foreclosure.