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California Federal Court Halts Allegedly Deceptive Debt Collection Practices by Blackrock Services, Inc. and Affiliates

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On February 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Blackrock Services, Inc. and its associated entities and individuals. The court order aims to halt the defendants’...more

Burr & Forman

Third Circuit Finds Vacatur of Default Judgment Does Not Make Collection Activity Retroactively Unlawful

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On January 11, 2023, the Third Circuit held that attempting to collect on a default judgment did not constitute using "'false, deceptive, or misleading' representations in connection with collecting the judgment" if the...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Debt Collector Enters into Consent Order with CFPB to Settle Alleged FDCPA and UDAAP Violations

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Last week, the CFPB announced that that it had entered into a consent order with an Illinois-based debt collection company. According to the settlement, the company’s business consists primarily of purchasing and then...more

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Fifth Circuit's Affirmance of Denial of Attorney's Fees to Successful FDCPA Plaintiff May Aid Collectors in Challenging Fee...

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Debt collectors should take note of a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit holding that a Texas federal district court was justified in relying on "special circumstances"...more

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