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Collecting debts makes one a ‘debt collector’ in Maryland

Where a mortgage company argued that it was not a “debt collector” under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act because it only accepted monthly payments and did not actively enforce the payment obligations of defaulting borrowers, its argument was rejected ...

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Informational injury won’t back Fair Debt standing

Where the plaintiff alleged only an “informational injury” stemming from an  alleged misrepresentation in a letter from a debt-collection company, he lacked standing to assert his claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or FDCPA. Background This is a ...

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Landlord’s law firm sued for violating FDCPA

Where tenants alleged that Senex Law, a law firm hired by their landlord, made materially false and misleading statements in debt collection notices, the firm’s motion to dismiss was denied. Background Jennifer Lord, Ebony Reddicks and Toniraye Moss have filed ...

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Military Lending Act doesn’t apply to auto finance deal

Where the Military Lending Act, or MLA, provides that it does not apply to auto finance transactions, a serviceman’s claim that a credit corporation violated the MLA in connection with his purchase of a vehicle was dismissed. Although the Department ...

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