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Illinois enacts law limiting liability for coerced debt

On August 18, Illinois enacted HB 3352, amending the state’s Collection Agency Act to add Section 9.6 and establish that “a debtor is not liable for any coerced debt.” The law defines “coerced debt” as debt incurred through...more

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New York Governor Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act a Third Time

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently vetoed Senate Bill S8485B, commonly known as the “Grieving Families Act”, for the third straight year.  The Act continues to seek the expansion of compensable damages in wrongful...more

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