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Court Rejects “Sham” Payment Plan Theory, Delivers Decisive Win for Debt Collectors

By John Rossman in FDCPA

A recent Wisconsin Court decision reinforces that a hypothetical interpretation of a collection letter by a consumer attorney does not create an FDCPA violation. Further, a collection letter does not become…

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August 6, 2026 by Ballard CFS Group in California

Chopra: New Agency to Focus on Harmful and Corrupt Practices That Drive Up Costs

The new California Business and Consumer Services Agency (BCSA), launched on July 1, 2026, will focus on improper practices that drive costs up for state residents, agency Secretary Rohit Chopra…

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August 6, 2026 in Company News

Cascade Receivables Management, LLC Selected as One of the Best Places to Work in Collections for Third Year in a Row

PETALUMA, Calif. — Cascade Receivables Management, LLC, part of the Cascade365 Family of Companies (“Cascade”), is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the 2026 Best…

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August 5, 2026 by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Collection Laws and Regulations

New Jersey Names Former CFPB Senior Advisor to Lead Consumer Protection Division

On July 27, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the governor will nominate Christopher L. Peterson, a former senior official at the CFPB, to serve as director of the state’s…

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August 5, 2026 in Company News

Coast Cares Education Open Returns August 27 to Support Local School Districts

GENESEO, N.Y. — Coast Professional, Inc.’s (Coast’s) 4th annual Coast Cares Education Open will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Batavia Country Club in Batavia, NY. As the…

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August 4, 2026 by David N. Anthony in Debt Buying

New Jersey Supreme Court Unanimously Rules: No Private Right of Action Under the NJCFLA — A Definitive Win for Debt Buyers

On July 8, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Diana, delivering a decisive and long-awaited victory for debt buyers operating in New Jersey. The court’s ruling — affirming…

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August 4, 2026 in Company News

The ConServe Cares Program Supports Action for a Better Community

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Continental Service Group, LLC d/b/a ConServe, in conjunction with the company’s “Matching Gift Program”, donated its July ConServe Cares proceeds to Action for a Better Community. The…