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Third Circuit Holds Settlement Offer On Time-Barred Debt States Plausible FDCPA Claim

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Settle (verb): “to conclude (a lawsuit) by agreement between parties usually out of court. Merriam Webster Dictionary - The Third Circuit has refined its position as to whether collection of time-barred debt may violate...more

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Collection Letter Making Settlement Offer for Time-Barred Debt Can Violate FDCPA Without Legal Action Threat, Third Circuit Rules

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A letter sent to collect a time-barred debt that makes a settlement offer can, even without a threat of legal action, violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act's (FDCPA) general prohibition against a debt collector's use...more

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Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Legal Bulletin | May 2017

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Senators Call For Removal of Dioxane from Cosmetic Products - U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer (DN. Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (DN. Y.) have petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit detectable levels of 1,4dioxane...more

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Municipal Advisor, School Consultant, and Associated Individuals Enter Settlement Offers with SEC after First-of-Its-Kind...

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On June 13, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accepted the settlement offers made by two firms and three executives charged with using deceptive business practices in dealing with five school districts. As...more

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