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CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the United States Federal Government.
FCRA: Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law regulating collection debt in the United States.
FDCPA: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Federal law regulating collection debt in the United States.
FRCP: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Rules that govern the conduct of all civil actions brought in Federal district courts.
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Consumer protection law regarding residential property loan terms and closing cost.
TCPA: Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The TCPA restricts telephone solicitations (i.e., telemarketing, debt collections, etc.) and the use of automated telephone equipment.
TILA: Truth in Lending Act
Consumer protection law regarding credit transactions.
U.S. Code
Compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal law of the United States.
UCC: Uniform Commercial Code
Commercial law, adopted in most states, that attempts to make uniform all laws relating to commercial transactions, including chattel mortgages and bulk transfers.