Judge Denies Defendant’s Motion for Fees in Voluntarily Dismissed FDCPA Case
- A District Court judge in Ohio has denied a debt collector’s motion for attorney’s fees and costs in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case involving the Credit Repair Lawyers of America, ruling that the plaintiff’s claim was “minimally colorable” and did not warrant such an award. The defendant had argued that the lawsuit was meritless and sought reimbursement for legal fees.
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Study Shows Medical Bill Disputes Often Lead to Relief — But Many Don’t Reach Out
- A new study from the University of Southern California’s Schaeffer Center, published in JAMA Health Forum, reveals that disputing medical bills can provide significant financial relief for patients, yet many households remain hesitant to do so.
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Petition Submitted to Amend FDCPA to Require ID Theft Disclosure in Communications with Consumers
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has received a petition to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in order to require collectors to include a disclosure in communications to consumers regarding what to do if a debt was incurred as a result of a fraudulent transaction.
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20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent
- Which creditor is looking for a director of collections? Which credit union is looking for a senior compliance manager? Who wants to hire a VP of information technology? Those are just three of nearly two dozen jobs in this week’s job listings summary. Check them all out using the link below.
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