Last week I wrote about the California Attorney General suing JPMorgan Chase for its debt collection practices. Today, Lawyers.com comes out with an article abou tthe same issue. There are two issues that should be pointed out. First, these practices…
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California Debt Blog: JPMorgan Chase sued by California Attorney General
According to Yahoo, JPMorgan Chase was sued by the California Attorney General. The basis of the lawsuit is that JPMorgan Chase is filing lawsuits in California without any support. Basically, these are nonsense lawsuits where Chase cannot prove anything, but…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: Who can help me with my debt collection lawsuit?
Question: I have been sued by a debt collector. Who do I call? Answer: An attorney. Let me explain a bit. Twice in the last week, I have had people call me after being sued by a debt collector. Both…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: When can I be called?
Question: My phone rings nonstop with calls from a debt collector. Is this legal? Answer: NO! Debt collectors cannot call you at all hours of the day. I just looked at a phone log that a client had that showed…
California Debt Blog: President Obama Cuts Student Loan Debt Collection Commissions
This is exciting news for folks who may be behind on their student loans. President Obama has cut the commission that debt collectors get on student loans. Why does this matter? Student loan debt collectors are some of the most…
California Debt Blog: Keep track of your settlements
I have had two cases recently that have shown me a disturbing trend: debt collectors settling issues and then turning around and demanding more money! In one case, Erica Brachfeld, who also goes by Brachfeld Law Group, settled a case…
California Debt Blog: Talking to an attorney
I have written on the California Personal Injury and Insurance Blog about talking to an attorney after a car accident. But, it is also important to talk to an attorney if you are in debt or receiving calls or letters…
California Debt Blog: Regional Arbitration Services
I have recently been contacted by several people who have had dealings with this company. As far as I can tell, Regional Arbitration Services is not an arbitration company at all, but rather a debt collection agency. I have never…
California Debt Blog: Aggressive Debt Collection Tactics
Jim Puzzanghera of the LA Times wrote a great story on debt collection tactics. Jim’s first paragraph tells the story of most people these days: “Hard economic times have helped push millions of Americans deeply into debt, plunging many into…
California Debt Blog: NCO gets sued by a burger chain
This is interesting. Whataburger, which by the way, has great burgers, has sued NCO Financial for debt collection violations. Why, you ask? Because NCO kept calling Whataburger and harassing its employees. From Chron.com: “Everyone hates harassing calls from unrelenting debt…