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Consumer Protection Laws Georgia

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District court finds written dispute not needed for FDCPA claim

On August 12, a federal judge in a Georgia district court denied a debt collector’s motion to dismiss an FDCPA lawsuit, holding that the consumer was not required to submit a dispute in writing to allege a violation of...more

Alston & Bird

Georgia Legislation Expands Consumer Financial Protections

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What Happened? On May 13 and 14, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law three measures that amend or expand existing consumer financial protections for Georgians, and impact mortgage lending and servicing as follows....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Georgia Regulates Third Party Litigation Financing in Senate Bill 69

On February 27, 2025, by a vote of 52 to 0, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 69, titled “Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act.”...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Georgia Online Marketplace Updates Prove Controversial

An update to a Georgia law regulating high-volume third-party sellers on ecommerce platforms that takes effect July 1, 2024 has proved controversial for wrapping in not only sales “through” the platform but also sales made by...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California and Georgia Reach Settlement with Rent-to-Own Companies

In two unrelated settlements, the California DFPI and Georgia attorney general each recently settled with rent-to-own companies. In the California settlement that was announced on January 10, the DFPI settled with a Los...more

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