The Truth In Lending Act (TILA) requires “meaningful disclosure of credit terms,” which translates to “simple and easy-to-read.” TILA applies to most types of credit, including closed-end credit—such as an auto loan or mortgage, or open-ended credit—such as a credit card. TILA does… Read More ›
June 8, 2017: CFPB Director Richard Cordray announced that the Bureau will combine consideration of first-party creditors and third-party debt collectors for the “right consumer, right amount” aspect of its debt collection rulemaking. They received massive feedback with concerns from… Read More ›
Today’s Guest Blog was written by Spencer B. Lythgoe, Attorney, Cannon Law Associates, Sandy, Utah. Subrogation cases usually involve an insurance agent or attorney who is trying to determine who was really at fault for injuries or property loss…. Read More ›
Today’s Guest Blog was written by Crystal M. Duplay, Esq., Law Offices of Timothy Sullivan. You are attempting to collect a debt and learn that the debtor is now a decedent. How should you proceed? Do you immediately close the… Read More ›
PART 4 of the series What to Expect when Retaining a Collection Attorney to Assist in Recovery of Delinquent Accounts. Today’s guest blog was contributed by Lisa H. Haster, Esq., Of Counsel/Marketing Director for Gurstel Law Firm P.A. Over a… Read More ›
PART 3 of the series What to Expect when Retaining a Collection Attorney to Assist in Recovery of Delinquent Accounts. Today’s guest blog was contributed by Lisa H. Haster, Esq., Of Counsel/Marketing Director for Gurstel Law Firm P.A. Over a… Read More ›
When collecting debt, it can be tricky to determine when legal action is warranted. Let’s look at the criteria for when your debt collection attempts could benefit from the assistance of an attorney. Debt Portfolio Considerations Some debt collecting law… Read More ›