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Industry challenges Massachusetts' ban on debt collection calls during coronavirus emergency

By Marian Johns | Thursday, Apr 30, 2020 @ 9:40am

BOSTON — The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA) is suing the Massachusetts Attorney General over the state's debt collection regulation put in place during the COVID-19 outbreak. ACA International filed a complaint April 20 in the U.S.
DOJ punts on rulemaking, likely boosting ADA lawsuits and forcing judges to regulate

By David Hutton | Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018 @ 11:30am

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Department of Justice has withdrawn proposed rules for accessible websites of public accommodations and state and local governments, in addition to non-fixed equipment and furnishings used in public places.