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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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.