By David Gialanella | December 19, 2018
It was "a close call," the judge said, but a debt collection letter's invitation to "please call" the collector to discuss the possibility of insurance coverage was found to violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael H. Reed | December 5, 2018
Does the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 'Bristol Myers Squibb' apply to class actions?
By Katheryn Tucker | December 5, 2018
Attorneys general from 41 states, including New Jersey, announced that they reached a settlement with debt buyer and collector Encore Capital Group Inc., and subsidiaries Midland Credit Management Inc. and Midland Funding.
By Michael Booth | December 4, 2018
A federal judge in New Jersey has certified a class of student loan borrowers in an action claiming a debt-collection letter contained false and misleading statements about possible late charges.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Mark G. McCreary | December 1, 2018
Before you assume that the CCPA will not affect you because your business is not located in California, know that companies both inside and outside of California will be affected by its requirements.
By Charles Toutant | November 16, 2018
The panel found the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is applicable to the case of an auto insurance agent accused of asking an injured party to sign documents that were not in her native language.
By Michael Booth | November 13, 2018
The state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals claiming the company used deceptive practices in the sale of two powerful opioids, Nucynta and Nucynta ER. The company is denying those claims.
By Michael Booth | November 9, 2018
The division announced Nov. 9 that it had issues notices of violation against 28 business in northern New Jersey that it said have improperly offered immigration advice to noncitizens.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Adam M. Slater | November 9, 2018
Taken together, the decisions represent an established philosophy that will shape the outcomes of significant litigation in New Jersey for years to come.
By Charles Toutant | November 6, 2018
The "zombie debts" were once legitimate but have since been paid off, settled, discharged in bankruptcy or rendered uncollectible by state statutes of limitations.
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