This is a new one for me. When I read this story, I thought maybe I was reading The Onion. But, I went back and looked and it was from ABC. Here is the opening paragraph: “A debt collector is…
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10 Insurance Terms and Their Meanings
I thought it would be good to go back to basics today. Most people hear insurance terms and just assume they know what those words mean. But a lot of words have a special meaning in the insurance context. So,…
California Debt Blog: 5 MISTAKES YOU MUST AVOID WITH YOUR CREDIT
Most people have heard that they should be careful with the credit. However, when it comes to the dos and don’ts of credit, most people have no idea what to do. Here are some tips to help avoid mistakes with…
5 Things You Should Be Doing After A Car Accident
Most people get in a car accident and have no idea what to do. You remember learning to exchange information. But, there is actually more you should do when you are involved in a car crash. Here are 5 tips…
California Debt Blog: 5 Things Tenants Must Know To Protect Themselves
Part of my practice is landlord-tenant work. I represent tenants who are being evicted or who may be evicted. After getting a fair number of calls this week from tenants, I thought I would share some tips for tenants who…
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Personal Injury Case
Everyone makes mistakes. We are human, after all. But when you are involved in a car accident, what I prefer to call a car crash, there are some mistakes that you can easily avoid. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid…
California Debt Blog: 3 Frequent Debt Collection Violations
Debt collectors make mistakes – a lot of them. Not all debt collectors, but a fair number of them. When they do, you need to be able to assert your rights. So let me share with you three very frequent…
Send a text and be liable for a car accident?
The first time I saw this story, I thought it had to be a joke. It was some mid-August prank. But, after doing some checking, it turns out that it is real! Two judges in New Jersey’s court of appeals…
California Debt Blog: Debt Collection Near Top of Complaints
The Consumer Federation of America has put out a list of the top consumer complaints. Guess what is near the top? Yep, my favorite industry, the debt collection industry! This year, coming in at #3 on the list, is abusive…
California Debt Blog: New Rules in New York for Debt Collectors
The New York Department of Financial Services is proposing new rules for debt collectors.These rules include: 1. Have in hand basic information before they may contact people about a debt; 2. Provide documentation when a person disputes or requests verification…