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U.S. Supreme Court hears argument in FDCPA case

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 23:30 — Consumers Law

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in an FDCPA case (something that hasn't happened since 1995).  The transcript from the argument in Jerman v.

FTC Wins $675,000 Settlement With Debt Collectors

Tue, 01/12/2010 - 17:21 — Consumers Law

From consumeraffairs.com:

The Federal Trade Commission has wrapped up a case that drew the largest civil penalty ever imposed on a debt collection business, for a total of $675,000.

Mann Bracken, LLC Faces FDCPA Liability for Flouting PA Consumer Arbitration Rules

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 18:23 — Consumers Law

Mann Bracken, LLC, one of the nation's titans of debt collection, filed thousands of arbitration complaints against Pennsylvania consumers in the (now-defunct) National Arbitration Forum ("NAF"). But, Pennsylvania's laws regarding consumer arbitration say Mann Bracken couldn't do so without first obtaining the consumer's consent or waiver.  Of course, they didn't do that. 

Happy Holidays from Consumers Law!

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 19:32 — Consumers Law

The Consumers Law team wishes you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!  Also... may your 2010 be free from obnoxious collection calls! 

Recent Win for Local Consumer: Regan v. Abrahamsen & Commonwealth Financial Systems

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 16:55 — Consumers Law

Debt collectors may not contact you if they know you’re represented by a lawyer.  Debt collectors may not contact your friends, family or neighbors if they know where you live.  Also, debt collectors may not harass you and your family over an alleged debt.  Debt buyer Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. and its debt collector, the Law Offices of Edwin A. Abrahamsen & Associates, P.C. did all of these things to Lisa Regan in violation of the FDCPA.

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