The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a district court decision finding a request from the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs to provide documents for an investigation was an attempt to regulate the practice of law, which is prohibited in the state of Georgia.
Jul 2, 2010
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New legislation will require out-state agencies operating in Colorado to review existing practices.
Jun 3, 2010
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The Minnesota high court concluded a consumer has the burden of proving funds in a joint account are exempt from garnishment.
Apr 30, 2010
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The New York City Council approved legislation regulating process servers.
Apr 6, 2010
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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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ACA is actively involved in advocating on the membership’s behalf in New York State.
Jun 5, 2009
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