Debt/ collection
05/02/2011
MLRI
Effective May 1, 2011, a new interim Treasury rule goes into effect that prevents banks from freezing and paying over money in a bank account pursuant to a court order where the bank account cont Read More
03/18/2011
NCLC
New laws to protect money and property of the elderly and the disabled go into effect shortly. Here are the highlights:Special protection under homestead lawAs of March 16, 2011, homeowner Read More
03/21/2011
NCLC and MLRI
On March 16, 2011, a new Massachusetts Homestead law went into effect. It completely revised and modernized Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 188, sections 1-10. Here are some of the impo Read More
03/09/2011
NCLC
On April 7, 2011, new Massachusetts laws which expand personal property exemptions go into effect. The new laws redefine the money and personal property a creditor cannot reach to satisfy a debt Read More
03/16/2011
MLRI
Links about 93A, the Massachusetts Consumer Protection law:Consumer protection law summary (Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs)Taking action fact sheet for consumer, and sample demand lett Read More
02/24/2010
NCLC, LSC, VLP, BBA
Extensive materials from a training on defending debt collection suits. Topics covered include: Interviewing clients and evaluating casesCollection case procedures in district courtSuppleme Read More
08/01/2010
Debt Management Service, DOT
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01/24/2012
Legal Advocacy and Resource Center
Information from the Legal Advocacy and Resource Center about your rights if you are in debt. Also a sample letter to send to a collection agency if you are "judgement proof" or "colle Read More
02/28/2006
VLP and HLA
A resource for clients and advocates dealing with medical debt related legal programs by the Volunteer Lawyers Project and Health Law Advocates.
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