Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

If you're behind on payments, you should know what the odds are that a debt collector will take legal action.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. Peters Health Partners was one of more than 50 hospitals in the state that was found to have placed liens on patients' homes ...

Understanding debt collection thresholds can help you navigate your options and avoid legal consequences.

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

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Warren & Migliaccio, L.L.P., a Richardson-based law firm, has expanded its legal defense resources to address the growing number of debt collection lawsuits filed against Texas consumers. The firm ...

Think you can ignore a $50 debt without consequences? Think again. While there’s no legal minimum for collections, even tiny ...

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee, said grassroots organizing and effective messaging has helped reduce the aggressive debt collection tactics of many hospitals.