GETTING TO KNOW CHAD ECHOLS OF THE ECHOLS LAW FIRM
- Reading his answers, it is easy to see how Chad Echols has become one of the most respected defense attorneys in the accounts receivable management industry. Measured, honest, and introspective, Chad’s personality in a way mirrors the types of cases he likes best. Read on to learn more about Chad, how he can manage chaos and put out fires at the same time, and how he really wants to be remembered. This series is sponsored by Applied Innovation.
MICH. JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN FDCPA CASE OVER CREDIT REPORTING STATEMENT IN LETTER
- A District Court judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, ruling that informing the recipient of a collection letter that the unpaid debt may be reported to a credit reporting agency which would negatively impact the recipient’s credit score if the account was left unresolved does not overshadow the validation notice.
ONLINE LENDER TO PAY $1.6M FINE IN SETTLEMENT WITH MASS. AG OVER ALLEGED COLLECTION ABUSES
- A company that services online loans made to consumers has agreed to pay $1.6 million in a settlement with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after it was accused of using abusive debt collections that violated state regulations.
JUDGE DENIES CREDIT REPAIR ORG’S MTD IN SUIT FILED BY CFPB
- A District Court judge in Massachusetts has denied a credit repair organization’s motion to dismiss after it was sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the state of Massachusetts for allegedly collecting upfront fees and misrepresenting its effectiveness at improving the credit scores for individuals who signed up for its services, ruling that the claims made by the plaintiffs are not unconstitutionally vague or discriminatory.
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