Almost 280,000 people nationally have complained in the last year about them, and at least 41% of them are threatening or ...

Tax experts warn that relocating won't stop the IRS from collecting on unpaid taxes - and could even make matters worse.

Many borrowers think that making payments shields them from legal trouble, but the reality isn't always so simple.

Plaintiffs claimed Iowa Student Loan debt collection practices violated their rights. ISL says it no longer seeks garnishment without legal notice.

Speer pointed out a law has already been offered to states to address shortcomings in the debt-buying process. If passed in ...

On October 14, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued regulatory guidance explaining three new state laws governing the collection and reporting of medical debt. The guidance ...

Consumer advocacy groups such as the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumer Law Center have also raised ...

Many people assume that debt collectors must keep your information completely private. In reality, collectors are allowed to discuss your debt with your spouse or your attorney. This is especially ...

Managed by John Greenway, the firm's founder and Managing Partner, he combines legal expertise with technical skills.

In a related trend, state courts are seeing a spike in debt collection lawsuits. Court filings surged in 2023 and 2024, according to a Sept. 2 report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, based on data from ...