Finance

A lawsuit against forestry contractors local to Arrow Lakes, that was filed by an American collection agency has been temporarily put on hold by a Delaware judge. On January 20 a hearing was held in a U.S. court with PricewaterhouseCooper legal counsel attending via telephone conference.

Bankruptcy may be seen as a quick fix solution to financial issues. However, the effects of bankruptcy are long term and can impair your ability to obtain employment, house, and any type of credit. It is important to weigh the pros and the cons of bankruptcy before making a major choice.

Exactly who is trying to get me to pay up? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created in the 1970s and provided a good amount of protections for consumers. There are strict rules and regulations that a debt collector must abide by, and if any of these regulations are violated, there’s a good chance that you could sue that agency. But what about that friend of yours who owes you five dollars? Do you have to grant them thirty days to refute the claim? Clearly, you do not.