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    • Further Crackdowns on Abusive Debt Collectors: FTC Issues Fines and Steps up FDCPA Enforcement to Protect You

    by Adam J Krohn July 31, 2013 Blawg

    Consumers who are deep in debt have enough to worry about without being continuously harassed by debt collection companies.  According to federal data, there are around 30 million Americans that have debt that is under collection.  Some of the abusive debt collectors make harassing phone calls, sometimes even late at night.  They may also use […]

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    U.S. Consumer Bureau Plans to Crackdown on Abusive Debt Collectors

    by Adam J Krohn July 18, 2013 Blawging

    (First published at  http://www.westopdebtcollectors.com/blog/us-consumer-bureau-plans-to-crackdown-on-abusive-debt-collectors.html) There are more than 4,500 collection firms in the United States.  While many debt collectors follow the rules laid out under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), there are others who do not because they did not fall under the FDCPA’s jurisdiction.  Debt collection complaints are common, with more complaints […]

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    Will Lehman Brothers Compensate Australian Churches, Charities and Local Governmental Councils?

    by jiffee July 2, 2013 Commercial Law

    Ever since the financial collapse of 2008, investors from around the world have attempted to recoup their investments from American banks and financial entities. Lehman Brothers is just one example of many financial firms that failed in 2008, and it has had to deal with the aftermath of this failure. Part of this aftermath has […]

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    TCPA Damages Ruled to be Remedial in Illinois

    by Adam J Krohn June 20, 2013 Business Law Blogs

    The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) prohibits several telemarketing practices (such as sending spam faxes).  Under the TCPA there is a private right of action, along with the ability to seek $500 in damages for every violation (for every unsolicited fax) or the possibility of treble damages (when unsolicited faxes are sent willfully and knowingly).  […]

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    Paddy Power Beats the Odds in Licence Appeal Case

    by EdwardHandsandLewis June 20, 2013 Blawg

      By Sanveer Sandhu After being locked in a struggle with Newham Council, Paddy Power has won its appeal after the London council refused to allow it to open a betting shop in the area.   Paddy Power had originally been refused a licence application to open a new shop in Newham, which would have […]

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    Will the Energy Act 2011 affect you as a commercial landlord?

    by EdwardHandsandLewis May 21, 2013 Blawg

    By Eleanor Robinson The Energy Act 2011 will not come into force until 1 April 2018, but commercial landlords are advised to start planning now, or face great difficulties in the future. The Act will introduce a minimum acceptable energy level rating (currently suggested to be an E rating). Any building rated lower than this […]

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    The Role of Medical Care & Documentation in Workers’ Comp Claims

    by Molly P. April 18, 2013 Accident Claims

    Being injured while on the job can be a very disheartening occurrence. The thought of a person being prevented from earning money by being injured at the place that they earn that money is sometimes more than some can deal with. Luckily, workers’ compensation insurance, in most cases, takes care of people injured while at […]

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    Five Important Skills for a CIA Agent

    by edralyn December 13, 2012 Commercial Law

    You might have often wondered how the CIA chooses their agents, and maybe you’ve even dreamed of becoming the ideal recruit for the agency. But what are the requirements? CIA agents should be physically fit, that’s true. You’ve seen them running over rooftops in movies enough to know that. But working for the CIA also […]

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    Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Employers and Employees

    by foxhovenlaw01 November 22, 2012 Business Law Blogs

    (US law and general legal information) Contracts are an essential part of doing business. Whether you are signing on new clients, working to build a business from the ground up, or hiring new employees to take your business to the next level, contracts are fundamental to every business transaction. Contract law, a facet of common […]

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    The Origins of Auction Etiquette

    by GuestBlogger November 19, 2012 Commercial Law

    Overview Auctions offer a highly organized method to sell goods quickly while maximizing the value of the items. Complex, eloquent auction etiquette has developed over time. Today, when we think of auctions, we think of a bid-happy crowd of spectators enthusiastically watching the auctioneer, who speaks with exceptional speed and command. Though auction styles vary […]

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