Judgment and debt collection is an ever-changing field, and new challenges of statute interpretation arise in the courts every day. If you are a creditor in California, you should pay attention to a new lawsuit that has changed the way California courts classify...
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How fair play and the modern world are reshaping debt collection
Few people will sympathize with anyone writing or calling them for money. But debt collectors serve a necessary role in balancing the financial sector’s basic tenants of fair play. What if exploding technology outpaces rules for retrieving what is legally owed and...
Debtor loses FCRA case
Debt collectors in California may be allowed to check your credit as part of an effort to obtain money that they are owed. This is according to a ruling made by the Northern District of Illinois in the case of Stewart v. Credit Control, LLC. In that case, the...
California creates new barriers for debt collectors amid pandemic
Countless Californians are receiving their stimulus checks. And while the CARES Act prevents most government-related garnishments, private collectors and banks can still seize money from debtors. However, a recent executive order from governor Gavin Newsom could...