Legally Deleting a Credit Bureau Tradeline
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In the latest episode of the Debt Collection Drill podcast series, Moss & Barnett attorneys Aylix Jensen, Michael Etmund and John Rossman provide specific guidance on the circumstances in which a collection agency may legally delete all information previously furnished to a credit reporting agency, also known as a tradeline deletion.  ..read more
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Letter Violation Lawsuits Rise – Avoid the Three Most Common Claims
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
Lawsuits alleging that debt collection letters violate the FDCPA decreased over the past few years as consumer attorneys focused litigation on Foti and TCPA claims.  Recently, letter violation lawsuits spiked with novel claims that are gaining traction in some Courts.  Attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin discuss three new letter violation claims that are being used to challenge collection letters across the country in the latest episode of The Debt Collection Drill ..read more
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The FTC Thinks Foti Message Violates the FDCPA... Now What?!
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
Last week, a $3.2 million consent order between the FTC and a major debt collector shook collection industry to its core.  Not only was the amount of the fine unprecedented, but the subsequent restrictions placed on the debt collector by the FTC have broad implications.  Importantly, the consent order apparently prohibits the use of the widely accepted Foti phone message in certain circumstances and also requires debt collectors to honor verbal cease requests and disputes.  Attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin break down the consent order and offer ideas for future compliance ..read more
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Think Your Dispute Process is Solid? Three Overlooked Laws Cause Turmoil
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
Your agency likely spends significant time formulating and refining a service-oriented and FDCPA compliant process for responding to consumer disputes. Recently, collection agencies face lawsuits and regulatory questions arising from state laws that impose dispute response burdens substantially in excess of the FDCPA. Attorney John Rossman and Mike Poncin discuss compliance with these state laws in the current episode of The Debt Collection Drill. Are you uncertain how to listen to a podcast such at The Debt Collection Drill? Click here for a timely article on easy and productive ways to liste ..read more
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Debt Collectors Face Six Figure Fines in New York City: Is Your Agency Next?
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In this episode of The Debt Collection Drill audio blog, attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin discuss recent actions by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs seeking six figure fines from debt collectors for failure to comply with New York City laws and some simple steps all agencies can take to avoid liability ..read more
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Is Every Collection Call a Violation of the Law?
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In this episode of The Debt Collection Drill, attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin examine three recent court decisions that, if up held, will severely restrict the ability of debt collectors to call consumers. They also discuss some practical strategies for debt collectors to make calls while complying with the law ..read more
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Debt Collectors Gone Wild? What the Media Doesn't Know.
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In this episode of The Debt Collection Drill, attorney's John Rossman and Mike Poncin discuss recent media "horror stories" about criminals posing as debt collectors and provide a simple and effective solution for every industry to improve its mistaken image ..read more
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Collectors Fight Back: Seeking Sanctions in FDCPA Cases
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In this episode of The Debt Collection Drill podcast series, attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin examine the real difficulties with obtaining sanctions in FDCPA cases and discuss specific scenarios where sanctions motions may be warrented ..read more
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How to Avoid TCPA Lawsuits
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In this latest episode of the Debt Collection Drill, attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin discuss strategies for avoiding TCPA lawsuits including issues involving consent, the definition of an automated dialing machine and wrong number calls ..read more
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December 18, 2012: Avoid Three Costly Debt Collector Mistakes in 2013
The Debt Collection Drill
by John K. Rossman
2y ago
In this episode of the Debt Collection Drill, attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin discuss specific ways debt collectors can take to avoid costly mistakes in 2013 including steps to prepare for CFPB supervision, the appropriate way to accepts checks by phone (hint: many companies may be doing it incorrectly) and little known licensing issues causing class action headaches ..read more
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