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		<title>How Soon Can I Drive After A Ban?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Doerr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have lost your driving licence you will have either reached the highest number of penalty points allowed or have committed an offence that was considered by the courts to have put the lives of others at risk.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have lost your driving licence you will have either reached the highest number of penalty points allowed or have committed an offence that was considered by the courts to have put the lives of others at risk. </p>
<p>The length of a driving ban depends on the severity of the offence and can range from one year to ten years. In severe cases, a judge will ban an offender from driving for life, with the safety of the public at mind.</p>
<p>When offences are less severe, offenders may be required to serve a Short Period Disqualification (SPD) which is less than fifty six days. The court will keep your driving licence for the duration of the period but it will not be revoked, you will not need to retake a test and you can start driving once the SPD has expired. </p>
<p>If you have served a full driving ban you can apply for your licence once it has expired which can be done by filling in the correct forms available online or at a post office. At this stage you will only receive a provisional driving licence so you can apply to re-take the theory, hazard perception and practical test. </p>
<p>Unless otherwise inculcated by a magistrate, the endorsements of a disqualification will remain on a licence for which you will need to appear and present your case to have them removed. </p>
<p>If someone has been disqualified they may apply for their licence earlier than the expiry of the disqualification. However, this depends on the individual circumstances of the driver and the length of the ban. </p>
<p>If a driver has undertaken driving improvement courses or other steps to ensure safer driving once qualified, they may be allowed by a court to only serve half their disqualification. The effect of the ban on an individual&#8217;s family life or career may also affect the court&#8217;s decision. </p>
<p>Driving bans exceeding 2 years may be overturned after half the proposed disqualification period, for example for a ban of 10 years you can apply after 5. If you re-offended, driving or otherwise, since your disqualification there is no hope of overturning a ban and if you drive whilst banned you may face a custodial sentence and a hefty fine.</p>
<p>If you are worried about <a href='http://www.freemankeepondriving.com/'>totting up 12 points</a>, then visit Nick Freeman&#8217;s site for <a href='http://www.freemankeepondriving.com/motoring-law/speeding.asp'>advice on speeding</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lord Faulkner Backs So Called &#8216;Tesco law&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon hunter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tesco is in the process of launching it's own range of legal services, after Lord Falconer's call for an increase in cheap and accessible legal advices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tesco is in the process of launching it&#8217;s own range of legal services, after Lord Falconer&#8217;s call for an increase in cheap and accessible legal advices.</p>
<p>In addition to budget will writing and storage services (already offered elsewhere) the Tesco Legal site will also offer a DIY divorce kit for around eight pounds, which would allow the parties involved to put an end to a marriage without the need for a solicitor or traditional legal advice.</p>
<p>The well known chain is also looking at the possibility of introducing DIY letting agreements and bundles including any form required in order to start a limited company. These packs will be supplemented with a glossary of terms and an online Q&amp;A service, which will help users with the often complex legalise.</p>
<p>Experts have suggested that Tesco Legal Store is the start of things to come and that going forward other high street chains will open their own legal services sections, with some implying there will be an even wider range of services available in this manner, especially after a reform in the rules previously governing law firms.</p>
<p>After a consultation document was announced in July 2009, Lord Falconer suggested that the so called &#8216;Tesco law&#8217; would be a benchmark for legal advice being offered to the public via high street companies, although Sir David Clementi, who lead the consultation, played down the idea and branded the term &#8216;Tesco law&#8217; a distraction from the matter at hand.</p>
<p>Whatever you want to call it the prospect of DIY or budget law is definitely a likely one, and if it is rolled out across more companies then the likelihood will be that fewer people will seek legal advice via the traditional channels, with many in the field raising concerns about the quality of this type of legality and urging the public to continue using reputable solicitors practices.</p>
<p>Despite this, The Law Society, whose members will undoubtedly be affected by the move have suggested that they view Tesco&#8217;s legal site as an &#8220;innovative addition to the market&#8221;, implying there is room for both in today&#8217;s market.</p>
<p>If you need advice on law then Oliver &amp; Co offer <a href="http://www.oliverandco.co.uk/areas-of-law.html">Chester legal services</a> in a variety of areas such as <a href="http://www.whatsmyasbestosclaimworth.com">asbestos claims</a> and motoring.</p>
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		<title>Considering The Cons Of Purchasing A Connecticut Foreclosure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sal Marino</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The idea of purchasing a Connecticut foreclosure is an option that seems like a good prospect for many people. However, there can be some unrealized disadvantages of such a purchase as well. Consider some of the following before you proceed with your pursuit of the purchase of a foreclosed home.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The idea of purchasing a Connecticut foreclosure is an option that seems like a good prospect for many people. However, there can be some unrealized disadvantages of such a purchase as well. Consider some of the following before you proceed with your pursuit of the purchase of a foreclosed home.</p>
<p>Buyers often do not realize that one of the reasons these houses are priced more reasonably is because they are sold in an &#8220;as is&#8221; condition. This is one of the reasons that inspecting the house can be very important. If the house is in violation of any housing codes or needs any extensive repairs, these are going to become your responsibility after you purchase the house.</p>
<p>The chance to inspect the house varies by situation though. In many cases you will be allowed to, but the utilities will be off. This can hide any current problems with the utilities until the day they are turned on and used. In other cases, you may not even be able to inspect the property. This makes buying the house large disadvantage because you do not know the condition of the house or if it is even worth the money.</p>
<p>If there are any liens or unpaid taxes on the house, this can become a problem as well. When the house is finally purchased, these costs will become your responsibility. You will have to pay many of the costs that the previous owners did not. This can add to unexpected additional costs that you were not ready for or may not be prepared to pay.</p>
<p>In addition to this, often times these houses are sold to the highest bidder when they are auctioned. Because of this, you should have at least ten percent of the actual cost available for a deposit on the house. If you can not produce a large deposit on the day of the auction, then attending the auction will be pointless.</p>
<p>Aside from this, there is the even worse situation of having to evict the previous owners. You will have to do this if the lender has not done it already. This is almost always a situation that may or may not happen. In addition to this being a stressful issue, it can also add more damages to the house. There have been situations where previous owners have stripped houses and damaged them on the inside after the new owner has evicted them. This is another one of the dangers related to foreclosures.</p>
<p>If you are interested in purchasing a foreclosure, it can be a very good idea to work with a real estate attorney. By doing this, you can ensure that you know all of the legalities that are involved with purchasing a house and understand what is happening. Additionally, it should be able to help you make wiser decisions on housing because of the professional advice that you can receive.</p>
<p>There are many benefits of purchasing a Connecticut foreclosure, but there are also many disadvantages that can can become a hassle. It can be a good way to get a house at a fraction of what the usual costs may be, but you may also be paying for a house that is not even worth the amount you have paid. The best decision is to proceed with caution when you are interested in foreclosed housing.</p>
<p>Find the right <a href="http://www.ctforeclosureonline.com">Connecticut foreclosures</a> at the best prices online. There are several <a href="http://www.ctforeclosureonline.com">Ct foreclosure</a> choices for you to consider. Go online and find one today.</p>
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		<title>Your Choices For Private Investigations In Singapore</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abhishek Agarwal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for someone in who can get into the details of discovering out the reality about a cheating husband or wife, a false claim with their insurance coverage or just desirous to win a case by adding more authorized info? If sure, then you are searching for a <a href="http://private-investigator.com.sg/about.html">private investigator</a>. Personal investigator or shortly called PI's are people who are hired to undertake an investigation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you in search of somebody in who can get into the details of discovering out the truth about a dishonest husband or wife, a false declare with their insurance or just wanting to win a case by including more authorized information? If sure, then you might be looking for a <a href="http://private-investigator.com.sg/index.html">personal investigator</a>. Personal investigator or shortly referred to as PI&#8217;s are individuals who are hired to undertake an investigation.</p>
<p>Personal investigator comes from totally different career background. There are some <a href="http://private-investigator.com.sg/index.html">investigators Singapore</a> who was once police men, federal agents, body guards, a part of a private military, some are ex authorities spies and the list just goes on. In some states, personal investigators are required to have a license and relying on the state necessities and or laws, they may or may not be allowed to hold guns. The primary role of a personal investigator is to take down notes, take pictures and anything else that can be used as proof in the court room. They are also generally asked to be put in the court stand to elaborate the details of the investigation that they&#8217;ve performed for their clients. Private investigator Singapore not often catches criminals and holds them in custody.</p>
<p>When conducting a private investigation, Personal investigator should be very careful when it comes to their investigation methods as they can be prone to violating the laws. They aren&#8217;t spared from the penalties and punishments warranted by any law that they violate. A few of these personal investigators make use of the technique of being an undercover employee to blend in and get more info for the case that was handed over to them. Being a personal investigator isn&#8217;t an easy job. More often than not, they have to work in very varied hours and so they could must sacrifice their sleeping time. Some personal investigators are also utilized to ensure successful delivery of court summons, court subpoenas and another legal documentation that is involved with their client&#8217;s legal case.</p>
<p>As time passed and as technology has improved, investigator now have different specializations. They now have completely different fields of expertise &#8211; monitoring, technical surveillance and counter measures or digital counter measures, company cases, and more. For private investigators who are tracking specialists, they are mainly engaged in realizing the present location of a person whom their clients will ask them to find. This may contain creditors asking for his or her debtor to be located. Technical surveillance and counter measures personal investigation can involve checking and elimination of any digital bugs installed of their clients property. For these handling corporate affairs, they act as a lookout for these committing piracy, fraudulent acts and other intellectual property rights violation.</p>
<p>When you need some specialized investigation help from an investigator in Singapore, Personal Investigator Singapore offers a listing of investigative corporations that you can choose from.</p>
<p>This becomes an integral issue since you absolutely must belief your <a href="http://private-investigator.com.sg/index.html">personal investigator Singapore</a> which means that you have to work with individuals who can earn that trust.</p>
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		<title>Why You Need A Will</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Doerr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although it is not the law in the UK to have a will, if you don't have a valid, signed and witnessed will, the UK government will decide where your money, property and personal effects go. Dying 'Intestate' is the term for dying without a will, meaning that when you die, the government will get some if not all of your estate.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although it is not the law in the UK to have a will, if you don&#8217;t have a valid, signed and witnessed will, the UK government will decide where your money, property and personal effects go. Dying &#8216;Intestate&#8217; is the term for dying without a will, meaning that when you die, the government will get some if not all of your estate. </p>
<p>To ensure your estate is distributed as you wish, you will need a correctly authored and witnessed Will. This may reduce the burden of inheritance tax, and ensure that suitable guardianships and care arrangements are made for children. </p>
<p>Most people do not believe they will be affected by inheritance tax; the illusion is that it will only be the super rich. This is a myth as in fact anything above the value of 325,000 is taxable at 40% regardless of income. The tax deducted is passed directly to the Inland Revenue. </p>
<p>Approximately 10 million people in the UK could face massive inheritance tax bills; a well planned Will could eliminate the burden of inheritance tax and let you plan how your assets are disposed of. Nearly 67% of the UK population does not have a will and while some may simply have no need for one, everyone could benefit from one.Writing a Will is the first and most important part of any estate planning.</p>
<p>The general misunderstanding is that without a will your assets will fall to their next of kin or children by default. Regrettably, legislation will see some or all of your entire estate going directly to the government. </p>
<p>When constructing a will you need think about a variety of issues such as the total value of your assets, who will take care of your children or you if you become mentally incapacitated? Do you have a plan if you and your spouse die at the same time? Most solicitors will be able to help answer those questions and manage your will but choose carefully as those people will become legally accountable for the distribution of your assets in the event of your death.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a quality<a href="http://www.oneill-morgan.co.uk">Cheshire solicitor</a> then talk to Oneill Morgan for advice on <a href="http://www.oneill-morgan.co.uk/wills-and-probate.aspx">Wills and Probate</a>.</p>
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		<title>Easy Search On State of Oklahoma Arrest Records</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Kelly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrest records contain information that we need for us to know how to deal with a certain individual. With such record, we will know about the past of a person and if there's a criminal record under his or her name. Likewise, it also tells us about our past records too. These arrest records are available to the public unless if the government needs to interfere which is very uncommon.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arrest records contain information that we need for us to know how to deal with a certain individual. With such record, we will know about the past of a person and if there&#8217;s a criminal record under his or her name. Likewise, it also tells us about our past records too. These arrest records are available to the public unless if the government needs to interfere which is very uncommon.</p>
<p>Some of the states make sure that a wide selection of sources can be used by their citizens in order for them to obtain information on criminal records. The reason for that is because of the huge number of rims and people who would want to gather such kind of information. One example for that is the state of Oklahoma. Their people are known to have access to at least three sources of information on criminal records.</p>
<p>One of the sources of Oklahoma Arrest Records is the website of the Ohio Department of Corrections wherein individuals have access to two offender databases which contain details on habitual and aggravated sex offenders and that which contain current or former inmates of the states. Another source of information is the website of the Oklahoma District Court Records. This one provides information on both criminal and civil cases and contains data such as the names of the parties, status of the case and the date the case was filed. The third good source of information is the website of the Oklahoma State Courts Network which reveals information on criminal, civil, probate, traffic, licenses and tax.</p>
<p>Your other choice for obtaining such Arrest Records Oklahoma is to check on those private record providers that now exist with the use of the Internet. There are those who are experts in giving out information about this particular matter. You just have to provide some relevant information before you conduct the search and you&#8217;ll get what you want in no time at all.</p>
<p>Therefore, for a free service, you may go to your local police department and the county and state police organizations or other law enforcement. They vary in their requirements but you should have access to these records since they are part of those public records. To obtain extra services and more details, you may pay the required fee of those professional record providers online. However, for basic searches which usually contain everything already, there will be no fee at all.</p>
<p>It is an obvious reason that we search for arrest records for the safety of ourselves, our family, and our business. That is why when you search for the State of Oklahoma Arrest Records, you must be extra careful in choosing the right provider for you depending on your reason for conducting the search, whether it is for personal or business decision. Indeed we should no longer worry about searching more about someone because we now have everything that we need in researching.</p>
<p><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Search-For-Free-Criminal-Arrest-Records-to-Prevent-Crimes&amp;id=3726588">Oklahoma Arrest Records</a> vary from state to state per the respective state laws. Visit us at <a href="http://www.states-arrest-records.com/oklahoma-arrest-records/">Oklahoma Arrest Records</a> for individual details pertaining to particular states.</p>
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		<title>How To Become A Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Doerr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Law offers a variety of successful careers which are attractive to many, not all the lawyers in the UK have a degree in Law with 18.5% of a 7,000 strong poll admitting they had a degree in another area and 23% transferring from other careers. The industry is growing rapidly and continuing to look for skills offered from a range of backgrounds and different countries.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Law offers a variety of successful careers which are attractive to many, not all the lawyers in the UK have a degree in Law with 18.5% of a 7,000 strong poll admitting they had a degree in another area and 23% transferring from other careers. The industry is growing rapidly and continuing to look for skills offered from a range of backgrounds and different countries. </p>
<p>If you do not have a degree you can qualify by completing a Graduate Diploma in Law also known as the Common Professional Exam or a Law Conversion course which enables graduates with a non-law degree to &#8216;convert&#8217; their existing education with a one year course. </p>
<p>Regardless of whether you have completed any sort of law degree or qualification, you will still be required to complete a Legal Practice Course. The LPC is the last compulsory academic qualification to become a solicitor. The qualification ensures trainee solicitors have the knowledge and skills they need. This course is offered all over the UK and takes one year full time. To be fully qualified as a solicitor you need to under take a two year &#8216;Training Contract&#8217; which involves practice based training almost like an apprenticeship. </p>
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<p>Qualified Lawyers from outside the EU who wish to practice Law in the UK must first obtain a &#8216;Certificate of Eligibility&#8217; from the Law Society of England and Wales and then sit the &#8216;Qualified Lawyers Test&#8217;. The QLT is a conversion test which allows foreign lawyers to practice in the UK. To qualify for the QLT you must have over 2 years legal practice experience of which at least one year must have been gained by practising the law of England and Wales, supervised by a solicitor who has been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.</p>
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		<title>Debt Collectors Seize Bankrupt Boaz Yona&#8217;s Assets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The debt collection authorities have begun proceedings against former builder Boaz Yona, who hasn't been paying compensation to home-buyers left bereft of roof or money when his construction company Heftsiba collapsed. Yona was convicted in November 2008 of a slew of offenses, including fraud, and theft, which left many apartment buyers without their money and the home they'd paid for.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The debt collection authorities have begun proceedings against former builder Boaz Yona, who hasn&#8217;t been paying compensation to home-buyers left bereft of roof or money when his construction company Heftsiba collapsed. Yona was convicted in November 2008 of a slew of offenses, including fraud, and theft, which left many apartment buyers without their money and the home they&#8217;d paid for.</p>
<p>Yona meanwhile asked for a leave from prison, a motion on which the authorities are not amused about. The authorities may also try to obstruct his eligibility for an early release from prison for good behavior after serving two-thirds of his sentence. As part of a plea bargain, Heftsiba&#8217;s former chief executive and owner is serving a reduced seven-year sentence for his crimes, as part of a plea bargain.</p>
<p>Under the plea bargain, he agreed to pay victims NIS 4 million &#8211; an amount the court doubled in Yona&#8217;s final sentencing. The first NIS 4 million was deposited with the court before the plea bargain, and has already been paid out to dozens of families that constitute the core of Yona&#8217;s victims. But the former top executive has refused to pay the additional NIS 4 million he was ordered to pay within 60 days of his sentencing, and has appealed the sentence. The debt, meanwhile, has risen to more than NIS 4.2 million due to interest and fines.</p>
<p>About two weeks ago, Yona asked the Tel Aviv District Court to order the prison authorities to elaborate the reason he had been refused leave. His lawyer has sought to have the debt payments delayed, reduce the late fees and spread out the payments. The debt collection authorities rejected his request to delay the payments, but agreed to consider spreading them out.</p>
<p>A senior official says bank accounts and property belonging to Yona would be seized, although the chances of collecting the debt this way are slim because Yona is bankrupt. Nevertheless, the authorities will keep careful tabs on Yona&#8217;s debt repayment and prison leaves, as well as his appearance before the committee to decide on an early release for good behavior. This would prevent him from benefiting from prisoner&#8217;s rights until Heftsiba victims have been reimbursed.</p>
<p>Yona&#8217;s lawyer Yair Golan said earlier this week that Yona&#8217;s appeal of the additional NIS 4 million has yet to be heard. He added that the court was aware at the time of the sentencing that Yona was bankrupt, and that the debt could not be collected. Golan rejected the argument that Yona&#8217;s leave from prison would disturb his victims, saying there was no material reason to revoke a basic right of a prisoner whose behavior has been exemplary.</p>
<p>Mallory is employed by a <a href="http://www.rapidrecoverysolution.com">debt collection agency</a>. She also composes stories on business, finance, and <a href="http://twitter.com/RapidrecoveryS">collections. </a>.</p>
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		<title>NY Attorney General Arrests Buffalo Collection Agency Owner And Shuts Down His Collection Operations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At a press conference Tuesday in Buffalo, N.Y., New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo broadcasted that his office has closed down a debt collection operation in Western New York that included at least 9 collection agencies owned by Tobias Boyland.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At a press conference Tuesday in Buffalo, N.Y., New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo broadcasted that his office has closed down a debt collection operation in Western New York that included at least 9 collection agencies owned by Tobias Boyland.</p>
<p>Cuomo declared that his office ran search warrants on four of Boylands businesses and his residence early Tuesday morning. When detectives executed the warrant at Boylands household, they discovered a loaded weapon, prompting the Erie County Sheriff to put him into custody. Boyland is a convicted felon and may face additional weapons charges in Erie County.</p>
<p>Boylands operation was featured heavily in a Dateline NBC segment that publicized in March. Cuomo mentioned that a Dateline crew was present at one of the agencies raided Tuesday. The attorney generals office alleged that Boylands operation harassed and intimidated consumers into paying old debts by threatening jail time, posing as police officers and worse. According to Mitra Hormozi, special deputy chief of staff to the attorney general, These are some of the worst tactics we&#8217;ve seen.</p>
<p>&#8220;Plain and simple, this company was run by people who lied, bullied and preyed on vulnerable Americans struggling to resolve their financial situation,&#8221; said Cuomo in a statement. &#8220;Pretending to be a police officer, threatening to throw consumers in jail &#8211; these practices are as despicable as they are illegal. My Office will continue to relentlessly root out these kinds of tactics and shut down unscrupulous companies that violate the rights of consumers across New York and the entire nation.&#8221;</p>
<p>Cuomo said that Boylands debt collection operations in the Buffalo area had been shut down, including offices operating under the names Central Resource Management, Final Claims Asset Locator&#8217;s, Final Control Asset Locator&#8217;s, Interchange Payment Solutions, Next Step Services, Portfolio Asset Assurance, Silverbay Services, and Teleport. In addition, three others &#8221; two with criminal records &#8221; connected to Boyland were named in the suit.</p>
<p>The office of the attorney general announced in May that it had shut down two collection agencies and subpoenaed 20 others in what they called a statewide inquiry into debt collection companies. Less than a week later, the office said that it had settled with three more collection agencies under investigation.</p>
<p>In June, Cuomo said that his office will continue to investigate the myriad deceptive practices that debt collection companies, debt settlement companies and others employ as a means to exploit consumers who are already down on their luck.</p>
<p>Mallory is employed by a <a href="http://www.rapidrecoverysolution.com">debt collection agency</a>. Also, she composes stories on business, finance, and <a href="http://twitter.com/RapidrecoveryS">collections. </a>.</p>
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		<title>Head of Collection Agency Indicted for Alleged Theft of $2.7 Million From City of Boston</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Grand Jury in Suffolk County, Mass. yesterday returned indictments against the president of a collection agency for allegedly stealing millions of dollars worth of excise taxes from the City of Boston.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Grand Jury in Suffolk County, Mass. yesterday returned indictments against the president of a collection agency for allegedly stealing millions of dollars worth of excise taxes from the City of Boston.</p>
<p>Stephen Colahan, of Beverly, Mass. is charged with Larceny over $250 by Continuous Scheme and Procurement Fraud. Prosecutors assert that Colahan, over the course of five years, moved more than $2.7 million from a City of Boston bank account to his own companys account.</p>
<p>According to a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General, from 1995 until June 2007 Colahans company, Walker Associates, Inc., was under contract with the City of Boston to collect delinquent motor vehicle excise taxes from Boston residents. Under the terms of the contract, Walker was required to pay over to the city 100 percent of the taxes and statutory fees collected; the city would then pay Walker Associates a percentage of the fees the company had collected. Each week, Walker Associates was required to pay over to the city the amount of the previous weeks cash payments and cleared checks, and to provide a paper and electronic report detailing the amounts collected from each taxpayer and the date of collection.</p>
<p>Beginning in June 2001, Colahan allegedly began taking money out of the bank account into which his company deposited all of the citys tax and fee collections, and using that money to cover Walkers business expenses. Authorities allege that for the next five years, Colahan repeatedly stole from the citys account. From June 2001 through August 2006, authorities allege that Colahan transferred over $2.7 million to his own company account.</p>
<p>In October 2007, the states attorney generals office began an inquisition after the matter had been referred by the Boston Police Department and the City of Boston.</p>
<p>A Suffolk Grand Jury returned indictments against Colahan Tuesday. He is schedules for arraignment on May 12, 2009, in Suffolk Superior Court.</p>
<p>Mallory is employed by a <a href="http://www.rapidrecoverysolution.com">debt collection agency</a>. She also writes stories on business, finance, and <a href="http://twitter.com/RapidrecoveryS">collections. </a>.</p>
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