While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for ...

If you are reading this article, you are likely aware that a creditor collecting its own debts in its own name is not a "debt collector" under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") ...

[00:00] Rachel Rogers: Foreign. [00:22] Melissa Tulis Smith: Hello and welcome to the podcast series Creditors Corner Legal Talk, presented by Smith Debnum, Attorneys at Law, where we explore a range ...

Having debt in collections is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans — especially those who are struggling with unexpected financial hardships. But while facing a debt collection issue may ...

High-rate debt has become an increasingly common part of many people's financial lives over the last decade and the economic issues that have been looming recently, like sticky (but now cooling) ...

Debt collection is already a regulated process for civilians, but things change entirely when the person owing money is actively serving in the military. In these cases, standard procedures no longer ...

A pair of plaintiffs have lodged a proposed class action against copyright enforcer Rightscorp Inc., which they allege violates laws governing debt collection and phone spamming.

Online privacy is complex, encompassing debates over law enforcement’s data access, government regulation and what information companies can collect. This chapter examines Americans’ perspectives on ...