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What is the chapter number for Judgment Lien in Wisconsin Collections Law?
What is the chapter number for Judgment Lien in Wisconsin Collections Law?
Which Act deals with Fair Debt Collection Practices?
Which Act deals with Fair Debt Collection Practices?
In which section of the Federal Bankruptcy Textbook would you find information on Consumer Bankruptcy Flowchart?
In which section of the Federal Bankruptcy Textbook would you find information on Consumer Bankruptcy Flowchart?
Which law addresses the protection of assets in Wisconsin?
Which law addresses the protection of assets in Wisconsin?
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Which type of privacy is recognized under Wisconsin Statute § 995.50?
Which type of privacy is recognized under Wisconsin Statute § 995.50?
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What remedies are available for violating the right to privacy under Wisconsin law?
What remedies are available for violating the right to privacy under Wisconsin law?
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What is not eligible for recovery under the right to privacy law in Wisconsin?
What is not eligible for recovery under the right to privacy law in Wisconsin?
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In what situation can privacy interests outweigh public interest in open records requests?
In what situation can privacy interests outweigh public interest in open records requests?
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What did the case example, Poston v. Burns, involve?
What did the case example, Poston v. Burns, involve?
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What did the defendants in the case of Poston v. Burns allegedly violate?
What did the defendants in the case of Poston v. Burns allegedly violate?
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What was the outcome of the lower court ruling in the case of Poston v. Burns?
What was the outcome of the lower court ruling in the case of Poston v. Burns?
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What did the appeals court do in response to the lower court ruling in Poston v. Burns?
What did the appeals court do in response to the lower court ruling in Poston v. Burns?
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What does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) allow creditors to do?
What does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) allow creditors to do?
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What type of privacy is not affected by the right to privacy law in Wisconsin?
What type of privacy is not affected by the right to privacy law in Wisconsin?
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What can satisfy the publicity element of an invasion of privacy claim in Wisconsin?
What can satisfy the publicity element of an invasion of privacy claim in Wisconsin?
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What does the federal right of privacy in Wisconsin not depend on?
What does the federal right of privacy in Wisconsin not depend on?
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Which type of transactions does the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) apply to?
Which type of transactions does the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) apply to?
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What ruling exempts federally incorporated banks from state usury laws?
What ruling exempts federally incorporated banks from state usury laws?
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What is required to prove a violation of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA)?
What is required to prove a violation of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA)?
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What can creditors in Wisconsin do in terms of debt collection from a debtor's spouse?
What can creditors in Wisconsin do in terms of debt collection from a debtor's spouse?
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What can debtors recover for Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) violations?
What can debtors recover for Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) violations?
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What must creditors do to comply with the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) regarding disputed debts?
What must creditors do to comply with the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) regarding disputed debts?
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What can excessive creditor contacts be considered under the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA)?
What can excessive creditor contacts be considered under the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA)?
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What can invasion of privacy lead to in Wisconsin?
What can invasion of privacy lead to in Wisconsin?
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How is the right to privacy interpreted in Wisconsin?
How is the right to privacy interpreted in Wisconsin?
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What does the Wisconsin Invasion of Privacy Statute outline?
What does the Wisconsin Invasion of Privacy Statute outline?
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What is the focus of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA)?
What is the focus of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA)?
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What is the outcome of a WCA violation in terms of debt?
What is the outcome of a WCA violation in terms of debt?
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Which legal provision is related to Adequate Protection?
Which legal provision is related to Adequate Protection?
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What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act primarily focus on?
What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act primarily focus on?
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What does the means test assess in bankruptcy cases?
What does the means test assess in bankruptcy cases?
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Which legal case contributed to the decline of usury laws?
Which legal case contributed to the decline of usury laws?
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What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act provide people with the means to do?
What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act provide people with the means to do?
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Which aspect of bankruptcy law involves the protection of certain property from liquidation in bankruptcy?
Which aspect of bankruptcy law involves the protection of certain property from liquidation in bankruptcy?
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What is the purpose of the means test in bankruptcy cases?
What is the purpose of the means test in bankruptcy cases?
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Which legal provision is associated with the requirements for a Chapter 13 plan?
Which legal provision is associated with the requirements for a Chapter 13 plan?
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What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act address in relation to credit reports?
What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act address in relation to credit reports?
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Which legal aspect involves the release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts?
Which legal aspect involves the release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts?
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In bankruptcy cases, what do secured claims have priority over?
In bankruptcy cases, what do secured claims have priority over?
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What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act enable people to correct on their credit reports?
What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act enable people to correct on their credit reports?
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Study Notes
Bankruptcy Law and Credit Reporting Summary
- The text covers various aspects of bankruptcy law, including the means test, automatic stay, property of the estate, exemptions, claims, discharge, and reaffirmation agreements.
- It delves into specific cases and legal provisions related to bankruptcy, such as In Re Ritchie, Citizens Bank v. Strumpf, and Adequate Protection §361.
- It also discusses debtor's duties, exemptions, and the disallowance and estimation of claims in bankruptcy cases.
- The text explains secured and priority claims, as well as the discharge of debts, including nondischargeable debts and reaffirmation agreements.
- It provides details on specific bankruptcy rules, such as §722 redemption and ride thru, as well as the requirements for a Chapter 13 plan.
- The text also touches on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which provides people with the means to access and correct errors on their credit reports.
- It discusses the origins and purposes of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, focusing on privacy concerns and potential abuses related to credit reporting.
- The text briefly mentions usury laws and their regulation of interest rates, noting their decline due to legal cases like Marquette Nat. Bank of Minneapolis v. First of Omaha Service Corp.
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Test your knowledge of bankruptcy law and credit reporting with this comprehensive quiz. Covering topics such as means test, automatic stay, discharge of debts, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and more, this quiz will challenge your understanding of key legal provisions and regulations in these areas.
