City Turns Cops Into Collectors
The city of Kyle, Texas, is turning its police officers into debt collectors using some sophisticated technology. The technology is...
Daily Digest – January 28. Bill Would Allow Collectors To Work From Home; Library Collections Closer to Reality in Wisconsin
COLLECTORS CLOSE TO WORKING FROM HOME IN WISCONSIN The Wisconsin legislature is working on a bill that would allow employees...
Plaintiff Wins in Case Where Collector Left Only Name and Phone Number With Third Party
A recent ruling from a District Court should have collection agencies reviewing how collectors leave messages. The case, Halberstam v. Global Credit...
Daily Digest – January 27. What Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Look For; ACA Releases Economic Study
LAWYERS LOOK FOR DEEP POCKETS BEFORE TAKING THE CASE A Florida newspaper spoke with a plaintiffs attorney regarding the types...
Judge Denies Class Certification in Sherman RICO/FDCPA Case
A motion from the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Sherman Financial Group to have the suit certified as a class...
Daily Digest – January 26. Local Governments Continue Collections Struggle; Clock Ticking at CFPB
VERMONT LEAVING MILLIONS ON DEFENSE TABLE The state of Vermont is not doing enough to collect on unpaid debts of...
DBA Analyzing Human Rights Watch’s Recommendations For Reforming Debt-Buying Industry
Jain Stieger, the executive director of DBA International, said the association was reviewing the recommendations made by Human Rights Watch in...
Daily Digest – January 25. Blaming Client Not a Valid Excuse; Ohio City Hires Collection Agency
BLAMING CLIENT NOT A VALID EXCUSE A New Jersey law firm's motion to have a case dismissed because it acted...
Human Rights Report on Debt Buying Blames Everyone But Consumers
Using largely anecdotal evidence, Human Rights Watch has published a report that claims the debt buying industry is taking advantage...
Daily Digest – January 22. DIY Vs. Outsourcing Debate Continues; California Works To Recoup $10B in Unpaid Fines
DIY VS. OUTSOURCING: THE SAGA AWAKENS A age-old debate in Illinois as the two men vying to be the next...
