Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Strike 3 Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Against Average Citizens Allegedly Using Torrent Sites To Illegally Access Their Copyrighted Material
Have you ever received a notice from your internet service provider that you have been illegally downloading copyrighted material? Did you know that you can be sued for up to $30,000 per copyright infringement violation? While most media providers don’t bother with lawsuits against random Torrent users on the internet, one company has been… Read More »
What Constitutes A Violation Of The TCPA?
The TCPA is a piece of federal legislation that prohibits businesses from sending unsolicited text messages or making phone calls for the purposes of advertising. Businesses that break these laws can be fined up to $1,500 per text or phone call with the recipient receiving that money in damages. In other words, if you… Read More »
CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Debt Buyer Companies For Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Based On Third-Party Conduct
A New York federal district court recently denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in January 2022 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against three companies whose major business model is to purchase portfolios of defaulted debts (corporate defendants) and three individuals who are owners/officers of the corporate defendants (individual defendants). The… Read More »
Eleventh Circuit Court Of Appeals Shreds TCPA Settlement Against GoDaddy
A recent review conducted by the 11th Circuit reversed a district court’s approval of a class-action settlement in consolidated cases brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The case, Drazen v. GoDaddy LLC, involved three consolidated cases alleging that GoDaddy violated the TCPA by placing calls and texts using an Automatic Telephone Dialing… Read More »
New Lawsuit Seeks To Hold Twilio Responsible For Allegedly Illegal Robocalls
A new lawsuit filed against Twilio alleges that the company is turning a blind eye to illegal robocalls made by its users. The plaintiffs in the case are seeking to hold Twilio accountable for the conduct of users on its site. In the new complaint, the plaintiff, Michael Anthony, claims he received numerous robotext… Read More »
What Are Some Of The Worst Violations Of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a piece of federal legislation that prohibits debt collectors from being abusive, deceptive, or otherwise violating the law. Under the FDCPA, collectors are prohibited from threatening violence, using profane language, calling over and over, inflating the debt, or misrepresenting themselves as attorneys. They are further prohibited from… Read More »
Do Emails Made Outside Of Hours Of Service Violate FDCPA?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits debt collectors from taking certain actions or calling at certain times. However, the law was drafted in 1977, long before widespread email, text messages, and social media existed. Bill collectors are allowed to use these avenues to contact debtors. But other restrictions apply such as when the… Read More »
What Is A Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure?
Foreclosure is the legal process by which the lender who owns your mortgage takes the property back. In other words, they kick you off the premises. This generally happens when you fall behind on your mortgage payments. A deed in lieu of foreclosure agreement can help you avoid the repercussions of foreclosure. In this… Read More »
What Happens If A Creditor Violates The Fair Credit Reporting Act?
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), an individual has the right to fair and accurate reporting of credit information. You are also entitled to privacy rights concerning your credit information and protection from the misuse of your credit data. When a creditor, credit bureau, or other agency violates your rights under the FCRA,… Read More »
JK Buick GMC Settles TCPA Lawsuit For $130,000
Consumers are now eligible to receive payments from a $130,000 class action lawsuit settlement from JK Buick if they received unsolicited telemarketing texts from the car dealership. The settlement benefits those individuals who received marketing text messages from JK Buick after requesting not to receive them. Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit allege that… Read More »