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Adverse Publicity By Administrative Agencies In The Internet Era, Nathan Cortez
Adverse Publicity By Administrative Agencies In The Internet Era, Nathan Cortez
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Nearly forty years ago, Ernest Gellhorn documented the potentially devastating impact that can occur when federal agencies issue adverse publicity about private parties. Based on his article, the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) recommended that courts, Congress, and agencies hold agencies to clear standards for issuing such publicity. In the decades since, some agencies have adopted standards, but most have not. And neither the courts nor Congress has intervened to impose standards. Today, agencies continue to use countless forms of publicity to pressure alleged regulatory violators and to amplify their overall enforcement powers — all without affording due …
Debts, Defaults And Details: Exploring The Impact Of Debt Collection Litigation On Consumers And Courts, Mary B. Spector
Debts, Defaults And Details: Exploring The Impact Of Debt Collection Litigation On Consumers And Courts, Mary B. Spector
Faculty Journal Articles and Book Chapters
This Article explores consumer collection litigation through original research from more than five hundred cases filed in the Dallas County courts. It analyzes the data within the context of the modern debt collection industry, paying special attention to the role of debt buyers and to the peculiar legal issues their involvement raises. After explaining the methodology and mechanics used to gather and analyze the data, the Article discusses the data collected, identifying and analyzing the most significant findings and placing them within a larger legal landscape. While the research confirms anecdotal reports of litigation abuse in consumer collection cases, it …