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The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits debt collectors from making false claims about a debt, leading a federal judge to rule that two debt collection companies violated that law and would have to stand trial to determine the damages owed as a result of their failure to acknowledge a debtor’s dispute. Under […]
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Brensten Education, which closed in January 2016, must go to a jury trial on claims brought against it by former students, Judge Pedro Colon in Milwaukee ruled recently. The former students, represented by Briane Pagel and LawtonCates filed suit in 2017, alleging that Brensten’s radio advertisements were misleading and that Brensten failed to deliver on […]
CreditBox, a short term lender that has been a party to over 3,000 lawsuits in Wisconsin, recently paid $55,000 to LawtonCates and its client to settle claims that it had treated a customer unfairly. CreditBox had sued the customer, and gotten a default judgment. The customer then hired LawtonCates and our firm was able to […]
In a quiet corner of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, a battle has been raging for nearly two years. It all began with the promise of a new development next door to the Thomas family home, which had been standing since the 1800s. This development was set to bring back Glass Nickel Pizza, a local business destroyed […]
Join us in celebrating Cindy Frank’s incredible journey! After 41+ dedicated years as a legal assistant with LC, Cindy’s retirement marks a milestone. Starting her remarkable journey in 1979, her unwavering commitment and bright spirit have left an indelible mark. The celebration took place on July 30th at The Oaks Golf Course, uniting family, friends, […]
Congratulations to our clients the Perrine’s on their big sale! Click here to read more.
LawtonCates convinces Wisconsin’s Court of Appeals to provide debtors with greater protections against creditor abuse, even after a default judgment was entered. A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals opinion in a case litigated by LawtonCates’ Attorney Briane Pagel expanded debtor protections against creditor abuse and overreach. In Creditbox v. Weathers, the Court of Appeals held that […]
If you’ve been struggling with your student loans, there’s some potentially good news: The Biden Administration last year announced that it would try to change the way the Department of Education handles requests to discharge student loans, and those changes have resulted in student loans being eliminated for many borrowers. Most recently, a borrower discharged […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking a court to order Portfolio Recovery Associates to pay $24,000,000 in penalties and damages. The CFPB’s announcement on March 23, 2023, said it had caught Portfolio “red-handed” in 2015 committing numerous violations of law, and that Portfolio had not changed its practices. The CFPB said Portfolio has […]