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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Little Tucker Act Does Not Waive Sovereign Immunity For Alleged Violation Of Fair Credit Reporting Act

by June D. Coleman, Danielle Teeters | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 4/5/2013

The United States Supreme Court recently held that the Little Tucker Act does not waive the sovereign immunity of the United States in an action for damages alleging a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). The...more

Federal Fair Debt Collection Liability for Violation of State Licensing Laws

by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 3/14/2011

On February 23, 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland followed the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in holding that a debt collection company could incur liability under...more

A Primer on Structured Settlements for Plaintiffs

by Amicus Capital Sevices LLC on 1/28/2009

A Primer on Structured Settlements for Plaintiffs who settle personal injury claims. A structured settlement pays you periodic payments over time instead of a single lump sum. Periodic payments can be structured in a number...more