The bill would require debt collectors to satisfy continuing education requirements and would significantly increase liability in state court for improper debt collection activity.
Jan 7, 2010
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Rhode Island enacts new legislation related to the safe destruction of documents containing personal information.
Dec 3, 2009
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Navigating the purchase or sale of a collection agency is complicated by state licensing requirements.
Nov 6, 2009
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Colorado recently changed the Web site address that must be provided in the initial validation notice for Colorado residents.
Oct 9, 2009
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A new bill, among other things, addresses suing on time-barred debt and imposes new requirements on debt buyers seeking default and summary judgment.
Sep 4, 2009
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The rule amendments will significantly impact debt collection lawsuits.
Sep 4, 2009
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Petitions would address garnishment and whether the litigation privilege applies in Rosenthal Act claims.
Sep 4, 2009
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Numerous states from across the country passed legislation in 2009 that has both positive and negative consequences for the asset buying industry.
Aug 7, 2009
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ACA submitted testimony addressing the benefits of arbitration and ongoing initiatives to resolve consumer complaints.
Aug 7, 2009
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The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs introduced a proposed rule in May 2009 implementing a local law passed in March 2009 imposing new licensing, special text, and collection requirements for debt collectors, attorneys, and asset buyers operating in the city.
Jul 1, 2009
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The proposal requires creditors and debt collectors perform a good faith review of whether a debt is time-barred and inform consumers whether the debt is judicially enforceable.
Jun 5, 2009
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ACA is actively involved in advocating on the membership’s behalf in New York State.
Jun 5, 2009
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Recently passed legislation in New York City expands local licensing requirements, amends required and prohibited collection practices, and increases penalties for unlicensed collection activity.
Apr 3, 2009
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Comments discussing the collection of time-barred debt are available on ACA’s Web site.
Mar 5, 2009
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The District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs clarified debt collectors must obtain a general business license to operate in the District.
Mar 5, 2009
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