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New York adopts amendments addressing collection of family member debts

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On December 28, 2018, New York Governor Cuomo signed into law amendments to the state’s General Business Law (GBL) that address the collection of family member debts.  The amendments made by Senate Bill 3491A become effective...more

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CFPB’s proposal for collection of decedent debt: a misguided approach (Part II)

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In my blog post yesterday, I shared my concerns regarding the potential consequences of the CFPB’s proposed 30-day hold on all collection contacts after the date of a consumer’s death. A 30-day holding period in which...more

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CFPB’s proposal for collection of decedent debt: a misguided approach (Part I)

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This blog post is the first of two on the proposals being considered by the CFPB regarding the collection of decedent debt. In tomorrow’s blog post, I will share my thoughts on the CFPB’s proposal to prohibit debt collector...more

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