Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act May Apply to Rent Collection Practices
Saul Ewing LLP
Based upon several recent cases in federal and state courts in New York, residential landlords who use attorneys or.
Consumers' Rights against Debt Collection Harassment
Stephen J. Johnson
You might agree with me that life has become pretty complex these days.
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 603(f), 609, and 612
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to services which procure medical records and attending physician statements for insurance underwriting purposes.
Post Judgment Information Subpoenas to Banks Now Permitted In New Jersey
Cureton Caplan, P.C.
Effective September 1, 1998, the holder of an unsatisfied judgment in New Jersey will be permitted .
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604(a)(3)(A)
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes whether the Internal Revenue Service would have a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to obtain a consumer report on the non-liable spouse of a taxpayer.
Second Circuit Clarifies New York Law On Enforcement Of Debt Instruments
Melissa I. Hoffman of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
This article reviews Elliott Associates, L.P. v. Banco de la Nacion and The Republic of Peru whereby the Second Circuit clarified New York Law on enforcement of debt instruments.
Fair Debt Collection
Federal Trade Commission
Brochure from the Federal Trade Commission answers commonly asked questions about consumer rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fargarson & Brooke
Employers conducting credit checks on job applicants or current employees should be aware that they are subject.
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 603(d), 603(e) and 604(b)(3)
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the application of the amended Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with the collection of consumer reports for employment purposes.
Rebuilding Your Credit
Checkett & Pauly, P.C.
Most of the American economy works on credit. Credit cards, once unique and prestigious, are now an everyday fact .
How to End Money Worries and Stop the Bill Collectors
Sheldon Stein
This article will tell you about two programs which will help you get out of debt quickly and inexpensively . witho.
Credit Applications And Credit Sales-Part II
Grim, Biehn & Thatcher
Despite taking the appropriate precautions concerning new customers, or despite a well-established, long-standing r.
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 605(c) and 623(a)(5)
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the calculation of the period for which a consumer reporting agency is permitted to report accounts that have been charged off, placed for collection, or subject to similar action.
Credit Reports: What Providers Need to Know
Federal Trade Commission
Analysis of the responsibilities of information providers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 603(d), 603(f), 607(e)
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the application of the amended Fair Credit Reporting Act to criminal records checks done for employment purposes.
Credit and Your Consumer Rights
Federal Trade Commission
Brochure from the Federal Trade Commission which explains consumer rights under credit laws and offers practical tips to help you solve credit problems.
Coping With a Temporary Loss of Income
Federal Trade Commission
Brochure from the Federal Trade Commission which outlines to consumers their options and rights regarding fair debt collection and credit reporting practices when they experience a temporary loss of income.
Is litigation the only alternative?
Popham, Bloomquist, and Halper, P.A.
One of the themes that I have stressed in many of my articles, which is also a theme I stress in daily practice, is.
Collection Tips
Ando, Russell H. of Harold Chu, Attorney at Law, ALC
In these tough economic times, nearly every business faces collection problems.