COVID-19 and Debt Collection

Litigation Partner Anthony Palermo joined the The Florida Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee at the Annual Florida Bar Convention for a session titled "Recovery: Assisting Consumers in the Aftermath of COVID-19." The session addressed a variety of consumer-facing regulations and protections, especially those related to housing. Mr. Palermo offered introductory remarks and moderated a panel focused on pandemic-related debt collection issues. Financial Services attorney Joshua Prever also participated in the session, joining a panel titled "Post-Forbearance Mortgage Issues." The convention offered both in-person and virtual presentations.