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New York Post-Judgment Interest Rate Amendment Enjoined

The District Court in Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union v. Marks has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the enforcement of New York's recent amendment to its post-judgment interest rate.

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May 2, 2022
Employment Law

The Form I-9 Is Getting A Face-Lift

The current version of the Form I-9 expires on October 31, 2022, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced big potential changes to the new form. 

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June 16, 2022
Consumer Defense

The Printer Strikes Back – Hunstein Moves To The West Coast and Gets Welcome Reception

Though the volume of Hunstein cases has slowed significantly, cases are continuing to be brought. Surprisingly, the newer cases these days have largely been in just a few states like Florida, New York and Illinois. 

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June 16, 2022
Consumer Defense

Be Careful What You Rely On: Washington Court Says Debt Collector’s Reasonable Reliance On Balance Amount From Creditor Not Enough To Avoid FDCPA Violation

In Creager v. Columbia Debt Recovery, a district court judge partially granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment,concluding that the debt collector’s attempts to collect an unpaid apartment debt with an balance inflated because the plaintiff had forfeited her security deposit, violated the FDCPA. The information supplied by creditor/client did not protect the debt collector.

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August 16, 2022
Employment Law

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Expands Employers’ Reasonable Accommodation Obligations

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA),passed as part of the 2023 federal spending package, will require employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with limitations related to pregnancy or childbirth.As part of the new spending package, Congress also included the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (the PUMP Act) to expand workplace lactation accommodations.

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January 20, 2023
Employment Law

Proposed FTC Regulation Would Deem Noncompete Agreements an Unfair Trade Practice

Noncompete agreements, common in the debt collection industry, could become unenforceable at the federal level if a proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation becomes effective.

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January 24, 2023

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