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  • The Langel Firm Swiftly Causes Dismissal of $86,473.47 Bank Lawsuit
    The Langel Firm Swiftly Causes Dismissal of $86,473.47 Bank Lawsuit

    Regions Bank sued our client in for a line of credit issued for $90,000.00. This blog details our defensive strategy to combat the lawsuit and secure a favorable outcome for our client. Challenging ...

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  • Unmasking Causewashing: How it Serves as Hidden False Advertising
    Unmasking Causewashing: How it Serves as Hidden False Advertising

    I went full-throttle into false-advertising law because of the repugnancy inherent in " humanewashing," a form of "causewashing." What is "Causewashing"? "Causewashing" is a term used to describe the ...

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  • Pursued Twice for the Same Debt?  Assert Your Rights Immediately!
    Pursued Twice for the Same Debt? Assert Your Rights Immediately!

    Double Garnishment After Judgment Satisfaction: A Case Study In one case, our client faced a unique situation: He was garnished twice for the same debt rather than sued twice. Initially, he was not ...

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  • Unrecorded Debt Assignments Remain Legally Binding - What This Means for New York Debtors
    Unrecorded Debt Assignments Remain Legally Binding - What This Means for New York Debtors

    The Validity of Debt Assignments Without Court Recording The Case of Musah v Houslanger & Associates In a pivotal ruling, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York provided ...

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  • Debt Collectors Ignoring Your Settlement? How to Fight Back
    Debt Collectors Ignoring Your Settlement? How to Fight Back

    20 Rights and Strategies to Defend against Debt Collection: FDCPA Protections : Covers credit card, car loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgages, and household debts, excluding business debts. ...

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  • Debt Collector Faces Legal Battle for Pursuing Wrong Person Over Debt Due to Name Similarity
    Debt Collector Faces Legal Battle for Pursuing Wrong Person Over Debt Due to Name Similarity

    In debt collection, the bona fide error defense is a legal concept that might apply if an attorney mistakenly pursues a consumer for a debt that is not theirs, provided prompt corrective action is ...

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