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Divorce is a common trigger for credit reporting errors, due to joint debts, decree noncompliance, lack of understanding about credit reports, account take-over, fraudulent credit applications, and authorized user credit cards. In this program, James Smith, of Fair Credit Attorneys, discusses how family law practitioners who understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) can better protect their clients’ financial futures and avoid malpractice pitfalls.
Ethics in Collections: Rules v Practice is the fifth course in the series on monetary judgments. This panel discussion addresses a series of issues on the professional ethics involved in collection of monetary judgments. In each case, a situation is presented, along with accompanying questions. The panel then provides their perspective on the issue along with reference to the relevant rule of professional conduct.
Replevin, Detinue & Attachment, the fourth course in the monetary judgments series, introduces the principles and practices associated with Replevin, Detinue, and Attachment. Included is a discussion of the nature and application of each process, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each, both in legal and practical terms.
Secrets of the Citation Act and Wage Deductions and Garnishment, the second and third part of the monetary judgments series, the discussion turns to Citations to Discover Assets, along with Wage Deduction and Garnishment (Non-Wage). Topics covered include: The shift away from use of deductions and garnishment and toward use of citations, what a citation to discover assets is and what it can do, limitations on their use, and how and when deductions and non-wage garnishment can still be effective.
