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Serving as trusted general counsel to leading industry associations and advocating for our clients at the state and federal levels, our attorneys bring a respected voice to heavily regulated industries. Whether you are a startup or a Fortune 100 company, we understand your industry’s regulatory environment and your company’s unique business and legal challenges.
"As General Counsel to PACE, Mac Murray & Shuster has proven to be an invaluable partner, providing insightful guidance, detailed analysis, and effective counsel to our organization. Our member companies praise their ability to help them achieve the difficult balance of proactive compliance and business growth."
Chris Haerich
Senior Vice President, PACE
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed its first ever Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) lawsuit against a residential landlord company on September 11, 2018. In its complaint against Twin Creek Apartments, LLC d/b/a Pavilion at Twin Creek (“Twin Creek”), the Government alleged that Twin Creek illegally charged service members a fee when they terminated [...]
Less than two weeks ago, the Sixth Circuit became the first circuit court to consider whether a TCPA claim survives the plaintiff’s death. In Parchman v. SLM Corp., the district court held that TCPA claims are penal in nature; therefore, they do not survive a plaintiff’s death. The Sixth Circuit reversed that decision. Under federal common [...]
New and used automotive dealers and their marketing partners should be aware of the many Ohio laws and regulations affecting their vehicle advertisements. From the Availability of vehicles to complying with Regulation Z, here is a comprehensive guide that addresses common areas of concern, many that we see frequently in our advertising review work. Auto dealers [...]
M&S Partner Helen Mac Murray recently addressed a broad audience of collections, recovery, debt sales, and other industry professionals at the 2018 Debt Connection Symposium and Expo in Austin, Texas. In a session entitled “What’s the Buzz in the Industry – CFPB/BCFP Reboot? By State AG’s?,” Helen leveraged her experience as a former state consumer [...]
