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Bell Law, LLC: Protecting Consumers from Debt Collection Lawsuits

Bell Law, LLC
March 27, 2023
consumer protection

Debt collection lawsuits are on the rise, and they can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming for consumers. If you have been sued for a…

THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU FINES TITLEMAX $10 MILLION FOR VIOLATING THE MILITARY LENDING ACT

Bell Law, LLC
March 21, 2023
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), a federal agency that does the important work of monitoring businesses that prey on consumers and enforcing consumer-protection…

The New Generation of Home-Improvement Scams: Point of Sale Financing

Bell Law, LLC
March 21, 2023
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Some sub-industries – e.g., used-car sales, timeshare sales, telemarketing, and auto repair – tend to connote marginal sales tactics, if not outright lying and…

HAVE YOU BEEN SUED BY UHG I LLC FOR A DEBT YOU DON’T BELIEVE YOU OWE?

Bell Law, LLC
August 1, 2022
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United Holding Group (“UHG”), which is also known as UHG I LLC, is a large, third-party debt collector based in upstate New York. As…

Interest Caps Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Bell Law, LLC
May 18, 2022
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For active servicemembers of our military, it can be challenging and overwhelming to handle finances at a time when more important priorities take hold…

Kristen Jennings, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. American Credit Acceptance, LLC, and JHG Mid-American Services, Inc., Defendants-Appellees

Bell Law, LLC
May 4, 2022
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Introduction In early 2022, Kristen Jennings, a Missouri resident, filed suit against American Credit Acceptance, an auto lender, and JHG Mid-American Services, Inc. Most…

Evelyn Jaramillo, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. TitleMax, MVConnect, and Paramount Recovery Service, Defendants-Appellees

Bell Law, LLC
May 4, 2022
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Introduction In May 2021, California resident Evelyn Jaramillo sued the above-mentioned defendants in California state court alleging, most saliently, that TitleMax repossessed her vehicle,…

Dianne Godbey, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Ally Financial, Inc. and JHG Mid-American Services, Inc., Defendants-Appellees

Bell Law, LLC
May 4, 2022
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Introduction In late 2021, Dianne Godbey, a Missouri resident, filed suit against Ally Financial, Inc. and JHG Mid-American Services, Inc. Most crucially, her lawsuit…

Illegal Vehicular Repossession in Missouri and Kansas: What the Laws Say and How Consumers Can Fight Unlawful Repos

Bell Law, LLC
April 21, 2022
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The auto-repo industry is notorious for marginal practices and aggressive tactics. When an ordinary individual is behind on car payments, they’re likely in a…

Arbitration and the Military Lending Act: What to do if you’re in the Military and a Business tries to push you into Arbitration

Bell Law, LLC
February 25, 2022
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Being pushed into arbitration while actively serving in the military can put you into an impossible situation. Not only might you not receive proper…

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