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For the past 20 years, law schools have seen a roughly equivalent number of men and women enrollment. It was not until 2016 that more women were enrolled than men. Continue Reading
In the opinion written by Chief Justice Roberts, the Court held that Congress overreached when it limited the President’s power to remove the single director of the Bureau. Continue Reading
It could not be more appropriate as those around our country celebrate Pride Month that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rendered its historic ruling on workplace discrimination. Continue Reading
In Frank v. Autovest, LLC, 2020 WL 3053199 (D.C. Cir., June 9, 2020), the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed for lack of Article III standing a consumer’s FDCPA lawsuit based on the filing of false affidavits in a debt collection lawsuit. Continue Reading
by Nathan Willner Government Affairs Officer The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many court systems throughout the United States shutting their doors. Pursuant to the Administrative Order issued by the Maryland Judiciary, court offices, administrative offices, units of the Judiciary, and the... Continue Reading
Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order in Massachusetts Continue Reading
On March 30, 2020, the 3rd Circuit issued its decision on the en banc review of Riccio v. Sentry Credit. Continue Reading
Under FDCPA Exception for Direct Communication With Consumer With Express Permission of Court Continue Reading
On February 19th, something unusual took place in the Third Circuit. Continue Reading
Updated: Friday, February 21, 2020 by Ronald S. Canter, Esquire The Law Offices of Ronald S. Canter, LLC The Third Circuit Court of Appeals, in a text only order entered on February 11, 2020, directed parties in a pending appeal (Ricco v. Sentry Credit, Inc., Appeal No. 18-1463, 2018 WL 638748... Continue Reading
NCBA members help consumers understand and work toward a fair resolution to resolve debt. Continue Reading
On January 27, 2020 the Maryland Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 ruling, held that homeowner association assessments (HOA) come within the definition of a “consumer debt” . Continue Reading
