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Missouri Lawyers Media
Contracts-Promissory Note-Summary Judgment
Listen to this article Defendant appealed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to plaintiff on its declaratory judgment action seeking a ruling that the parties had not entered a…
The Debt Lawyers Blog
What Is Zombie Debt and Can Debt Collectors Still Collect It?
By 1seodev
Zombie debt is an old debt that resurfaces after years of little or no collection activity. You may receive a call, letter, or lawsuit about an account you thought was…
The Debt Lawyers Blog
Is a Debt Collector Breaking the Law? 10 Violations You Should Know
By 1seodev
Debt collectors must comply with federal and state laws when attempting to collect certain debts. If a collector uses threats, deception, repeated unwanted contact, or other prohibited tactics, the conduct…
The Debt Lawyers Blog
Can Private Student Loans Garnish Wages?
By 1seodev
Falling behind on a private student loan can lead to collection calls, a lawsuit, and potentially wage garnishment. However, a private lender generally cannot begin garnishing your wages simply because…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Alberta illegal lending investigation leads to guilty pleas, fines and peace bond
Investigators found unlawful interest rates and intimidation tactics used to collect debts
Zalma on Insurance
A Landlord Cannot Collect a Debt that Did Not Exist
By Barry Zalma
Covid Emergency Eviction Moratorium Punishes Landlord Post 5428 In Koble Investments v. Elicia Marquardt v. James Miller, Intervenor-Appellant, Supreme Court, 420 Wis.2d 304, No. 2022AP182 (June 5, 2026.) (Reversing 412…
Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog
Suing on an Unpaid Invoice: A Florida Business Owner’s Guide
Suing on an unpaid invoice makes sense when three things line up: the debt is documented, the filing deadline has not run, and the customer still has assets you can…
Consumer Finance Monitor
NYC’s SHIELD Debt Collection Rule: DCWP’s New FAQ Clarifies Key Compliance Questions
By Alan S. Kaplinsky, John L. Culhane, Jr.
In March, we reported on New York City’s new Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring Lawful Debt Collection Rule (the “SHIELD Rule”), which substantially expands the Department of Consumer and…
The Bankruptcy Soap Box
SBA Loans Collectible Long Past Business Failure
By Cathy Moran
The SBA has eagle eyes and sharp talons when it comes to collecting from guarantors of business loans. SBA collection rights are ruthless, efficient, and ageless. So I learned when…
The Bankruptcy Soap Box
Which Debt Collector Threats Should You Be Afraid Of?
By Cathy Moran
Threats are the tools of the trade of debt collectors. Why not? Fear is effective to get people to do stupid things. That’s why debt collectors use it. Pay up or……