Local Courts Turning to “Rocket Dockets” to Relieve Flood of Debt Collection Lawsuits
In an effort to deal with a flood of debt-collection lawsuits, some local courts are issuing summons to large groups of debtors to appear all at once, where they face attorneys representing debt collectors without a judge present. In an era when debt-collection practices are under increasing scrutiny, the "rocket docket" approach is a hotly debated topic. [2/12]