Debt collection rules and debtor protections outlined by lawyer
Cedar Rapids attorney Janet Hong explains how federal fair debt collection laws can aid debtors even when bankruptcy cannot stop a claim. Written disputes compel collectors to prove the debt and may pause collection, though subsequent agencies may take over. FTC brochures offer more guidance. The American Collections Association notes most collectors follow rules and cites a $10.2 million FTC judgment against Check Investors for illegal threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Hong
Cedar Rapids
Hong
Ftc.gov
National Association of Consumer Advocates Consumer Resource Center
Naca.net
American Collections Association
Rozanne Andersen
Andersen
FTC
Weber grills endure loyalty as iconic backyard fixtures
Weber-Stephen Products Co. sustains devotion beyond the kettle, with enthusiasts like John Gleeson in Gaylord Michigan keeping four Weber grills on their decks. The brand, rooted in 1951 innovations, blends durable design with indirect cooking, while Weber fans celebrate its cultural pull and growing online forum for grill stories.
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Mike Collas
Associated Press
Weber
John Gerald Gleeson
Gaylord
Mich
George Stephen
Sputnik
Palatine
Ill
Weber-Stephen Products Co
Chris Schlesinger
East Coast Grill
Cambridge
Mass
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
WC Bradley Co
Domi
Coke
Ohio
Weber Brothers Metal Works
Jim Stephen
Weber-Stephen
Stephen
Palatine, Ill
Shoes and Sex Influence Higher End Footwear Sales
The footwear sector shows strong results with women’s fashion footwear up 9.5 percent for the year ended March, and dress casual up 35.2 percent. Macy’s reports growth in the 80 to 120 dollar range as customers trade up for quality, aided by new styles and cultural trends including Sex and the City.
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NPD
NPD Group
Sofia Haberman
Macy’s Merchandising Group
New York City
Macy’s
Haberman
Michael Atmore
Footwear News
Manolo Blahnik
Leslie Davis
St. Louis
Kochan & Co
Sarah Jessica Parker
Davis
Macy’s Haberman
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