Is Every Debt Collection Call a Violation of the Law?

Sometimes it seems like everything a debt collector does can be parsed as a potential violation of some consumer statute, at least enough so to bring a civil action. Even when it appears the tide of precedent-setting court cases is turning in favor of the ARM industry, there are decisions that bring collection professionals back to reality.

In their latest episode of ARM legal podcast, The Debt Collection Drill, attorneys John Rossman and Mike Poncin examine three recent court decisions that, if upheld, will severely restrict the ability of debt collectors to call consumers.  They also discuss some practical strategies for debt collectors to make calls while complying with the law.

Listen to the 13-minute podcast below:

Is Every Debt Collection Call a Violation of the Law?

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If you’d like to hear more from ARM attorneys, be sure to register for tomorrow’s (Thursday, April 25) session of Ask the Attorney. Mike Poncin, heard in the podcast above, will be one of the panelists on the webinar. But hurry: registration will be closed at 5pm eastern sharp today, Wednesday April 24.