Report Accuses Federal Gov’t of Being ‘Unforgiving’ Collector of Debts Owed to Military Hospitals
The federal government is accused in a published report of being "one of the most unforgiving debt collectors around," as...
Appeals Court Rules ‘Time Sensitive Document’ on Envelope Violates FDCPA
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has partially overturned a lower court's dismissal of a suit in which a collector...
Appeals Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Defendant in FDCPA Case over Creditor Name in Letter
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in favor of a...
RMAI Supports New York’s Efforts to License Debt Collectors
January 17, 2020 (Sacramento, CA): The Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) supports New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s initiative announced last...
Daily Digest – January 21. Defense Did Not Waive Arbitration Rights by Answering Suit; Plaintiff Sues Over Payment Receipt Sent to Someone Else
DEFENSE DID NOT WAIVE ARBITRATION RIGHTS BY ANSWERING FDCPA SUIT, JUDGE SAYS A District Court judge in Illinois has ruled...
Plaintiff Files FDCPA Suit Over Receipt Emailed to Third Party
One of the downsides to sending emails has led to a collection agency being sued for allegedly violating the Fair...
Defense Did Not Waive Arbitration Right By Answering FDCPA Suit, Judge Rules
A District Court judge in Illinois has ruled that a group of defendants did not waive their right to compel...
CFPB Fine Cap Has Smallest Annual Jump in Three Years
Individuals and companies fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can expect to pay a little bit more starting last...
PHEAA To Close Call Center
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency has announced it is closing one of its call centers in the Keystone State,...
Compliance Digest – January 20
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