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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…

Eviction Prevention Provisions under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Bell Law, LLC
February 24, 2022
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U.S. Military service members sacrifice a great deal to serve and protect our country and freedoms. These men and women leave their families, put…

Foreclosure Prevention Provisions under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Bell Law, LLC
February 23, 2022
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Military service members give a lot for our country and our freedoms. Our service members should only be concerned with getting home safely and…

Illegal Repossessions Under The Servicemember Civil Relief Act

Bell Law, LLC
February 22, 2022
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The word repossession brings to mind an unpleasant picture. Having your home, car or other property repossessed doesn’t only put you into a bad…

SCRA: The purpose and history of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Bell Law, LLC
February 21, 2022
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In recent decades, numerous pieces of key legislation have been written and adopted into law that are designed to protect consumers’ rights. One of…

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