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Debt Collection

Creditors Be Wary: Charged Off Credit Card Debt Requires Notice of Right to Cure in Wisconsin

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

In Bahena v. Jefferson Capital Systems, the plaintiff alleged violations of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (“WCA”) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The defendants brought a state-court debt collection action with no legal right to do so, because they had not provided
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Creditor Bankruptcy Rights

Vehicular Fines Incurred After Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation Must Be Paid Promptly

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

In City of Chicago v. Marshall, the 7th Circuit recently issued an opinion holding that vehicular fines incurred during the course of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy are administrative expenses that must be paid promptly and in full. In a previous appeal, the
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Labor and Employment Law

Employers Advised to Continue Using the Current Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification

October 11, 2019January 4, 2021GPJJ Lawfirm

Many clients have contacted us regarding the use of the current I-9 form, which contains an expiration date of August 31, 2019. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has advised that “[u]ntil further notice, employers should continue using the Form I-9 currently
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Labor and Employment Law

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to meet the White Collar Exemptions (exempt executive,
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Debt Collection

Burton v. Kohn Law Firm

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently affirmed a ruling granting summary judgment in favor of a WI law firm. John H. Burton had sued Kohn Law Firm in federal court alleging that his rights under the FDCPA and
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Debt Collection

7th Circuit Requires FDCPA Disclosures in E-Mail Communications

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

The FDCPA requires a debt collector to disclose certain information to a debtor in its “initial communication” or by sending a “written notice containing” the disclosures within five days after that “initial communication.” In Lavallee v. Med-1 Solutions, LLC, the Seventh Circuit
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Debt Collection

Personal Property Administration fees are not subject to the F.D.C.P.A.

June 27, 2019July 11, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

In Duncan v. Asset Recovery Specialists, Inc., 907 F.3d 1016 (7th Cir. 2018), the Court found in favor of a repossession company, ruling that the company did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by charging an administrative fee for
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Replevin Law

What happens at a Replevin hearing?

May 23, 2019July 11, 2019GPJJ Lawfirm

Replevin seeks the return of property, along with possible damages. It allows for the possible return/possession of the property at a Show Cause hearing, a hearing held before a trial. It is filed in the District Court, regardless of the amount in dispute.

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Founded in 1988, Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & Johnson, S.C. believed that there was a need for a smaller sized firm with large firm capabilities and experience, specializing in business transactions, labor and employment law, negotiations and litigation.

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