Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Improperly Served Writ of Execution
- In what appears to be yet another in the line of cautionary tales about plaintiffs representing themselves, a District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it served a writ of execution to the plaintiff’s mother and not to the plaintiff.
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Minnesota Governor Backs Comprehensive Medical Debt Legislation
- Today marks Opening Day for the Minnesota legislature’s 2024 session and the governor of the state has announced his intention to back a bill that would remove interest on medical debt and ban hospitals from withholding care to patients who have outstanding debts.
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Supreme Court Rules Federal Gov’t Subject to FCRA Claims
- The Supreme Court last week unanimously ruled that the federal government is not immune from lawsuits accusing it of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act when it incorrectly furnishes information to the credit reporting agencies. The Court held there is no sovereign immunity when it comes to the FCRA’s private right of action.
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Compliance Digest – February 12
- Another week, another handful of rulings and new case law and other compliance topics that you need to stay on top of. Read what the experts have to say in this week’s Compliance Digest.
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- This series is sponsored by Bedard Law Group
WORTH NOTING: Winners and losers from last night’s Super Bowl commercials … Last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas … This is not an April Fool’s prank – Build-A-Bear has launched adult-themed stuffed animals … A study has revealed how likely you are to survive cardiac arrest if CPR is performed … Photos from the most expensive real estate listing in America … The searchability of the Internet means there is no separation between work and play anymore … How to avoid wear and tear on your joints … Five things to avoid buying at Costco.
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