When a collection agency calls your business, its goal is to persuade you to pay as much of what you owe as possible, preferably without the trouble of going to court. Debt collectors must obey the ...

While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for ...

A federal judge has ruled that debt collection law firms are subject to the rules of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in cases dealing with mortgage foreclosures. A federal judge has ruled that ...