Account Recovery
APRIL 29, 2024
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has vacated a lower court’s opinion in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, but only to dismiss the complaint because the plaintiff lacked standing to sue, instead of dismissing the case because the plaintiff failed to state a claim.
Enterprise Recovery
APRIL 26, 2024
In today's competitive business landscape, it's important to manage late payments while upholding positive client relationships. Use the following techniques to navigate the delicate balance of recovering outstanding debts while maintaining trust and loyalty with your clients. Discover ethical collection practices to help recover late payments while maintaining positive client relationships.
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Consumer Finance
APRIL 23, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an edition of Supervisory Highlights describing the agency’s actions to combat junk fees charged by mortgage servicers.
Collections Law
APRIL 23, 2024
Winning a judgment from the court might feel like a victory, but getting paid might be a whole new battle that you and your company were not expecting. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our Massachusetts commercial collections attorneys have over 50 years of experience in aggressive, relentless, effective and commercial debt collection including but not limited to judgment enforcement and domestication.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
UK debt collections
APRIL 24, 2024
A Timeshare risk management company which claimed to help people exit their timeshare contracts in Tenerife has been shut down leaving clients at a loss Timeshare Legals Limited was wound-up following investigations by the Insolvency Service which found no proper accounting records, hundreds of clients left with unfulfilled claims and the transfer of client funds to a company in Spain with the same name, Timeshare Legals SL, and the same director, creating a lack of transparency.
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Account Recovery
APRIL 29, 2024
Appeals Court Vacates Ruling in FDCPA Case to Dismiss for Lack of Standing Cordray Resigns from Student Loan Post FTC Publishes Final Health Breach Notification Rule Compliance Digest – April 29 WORTH NOTING: If your bedroom isn’t as big as you want it to be, here are some ideas to help you maximize your space […]
Consumer Finance
APRIL 28, 2024
The CFPB today released research showing that 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports despite changes by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Price Meese
APRIL 26, 2024
Federal Trade Commission Declares Non-Compete Agreements to be Unenforceable Unfair Competition On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued its “Non-Compete Clause Final Rule” (the “Rule”). [1] The Rule declares that non-compete agreements will be a form of unfair competition in all states. A non-compete agreement is defined as a term of an agreement or policy of employment that would interfere with an employee’s seeking or accepting work with any other employer, or operating any kin
UK debt collections
APRIL 26, 2024
John Barnes, the former England and Liverpool footballer, has been banned as a company director after his business failed to pay tens of thousands of pounds in tax. John Barnes Media Limited failed to pay more than £190,000 in corporation tax and VAT between 2018 and 2020, it was revealed following an investigation by the Insolvency Service. HMRC was the firm’s only known creditor when it ceased trading.
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Qualco
APRIL 25, 2024
NPL Management: A 5-Step Roadmap to Strategic Success is the latest e-Guide to be published by Qualco UK. You can view it here. In today's regulatory environment, when it comes to collecting overdue accounts, the clear, overarching message is that the customer must be treated fairly and ethically. However, in a small number of credit businesses, the right strategies for systems and people have not been set.
Account Recovery
APRIL 29, 2024
It was announced on Friday that Richard Cordray is stepping down as the chief operating office of the Office of Federal Student Aid, the arm of the Education Department responsible for overseeing its $1.6 trillion student portfolio.
Consumer Finance
APRIL 24, 2024
As Americans suddenly realized they could not withdraw their funds from Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX in November 2022, they wondered whether they would ever get their money back. In FTX’s bankruptcy filing was an unusual item: a deposit account held by FTX worth roughly $50 million at Farmington State Bank.
Roths Child Law
APRIL 30, 2024
Following bankruptcy, managing credit card usage requires a strategic approach to rebuilding financial stability and creditworthiness. This involves understanding credit scores and the importance of responsible financial habits. Some tips to help you navigate credit card use after you file for bankruptcy can be found here. Understanding credit scores Understanding the intricacies of credit scores is crucial post-bankruptcy, as it highlights the significance of rebuilding creditworthiness.
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FFGN COLLECT NY
APRIL 30, 2024
Seeking to keep a debt collection claim alive by sending repeated invoices or statements to delinquent customers? You may be surprised to learn how the invoice date affects your New York debt collection case. New York’s statute of limitations dictates your ability to start a debt collection claim in New York whether by demand, mediation , arbitration , or litigation.
Debt Free Colorado
APRIL 30, 2024
Finding Solutions to Discharge Your Credit Card Debt Many find themselves struggling if they should file for bankruptcy because of their credit cards. High-interest rates, unexpected expenses, and even medical bills can quickly turn manageable payments into a suffocating burden. If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone in Broomfield, CO.
Account Recovery
APRIL 29, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has announced final changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule, requiring entities that are not covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to notify individuals, the FTC, and even the media in the event that personally identifiable information is compromised.
Credit Corp
APRIL 23, 2024
Medical debt can negatively impact your credit score by increasing your credit utilization ratio. Or, if you don’t pay off the debt, by being listed as a charge-off or an item in collections on your credit reports. Medical debt can have a direct impact on your credit score in a few different ways. How it will affect your credit score will depend on a few different factors, like: Where you check your credit score How much medical debt you have How long you’ve had that medical debt If you’ve fully
Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?
Consumer Finance
APRIL 23, 2024
CFPB publica una edición de su Reporte de Supervisión descibriendo sus acciones para combatir tarifas inesperadas cobradas por administradores de hipotecas.
FFGN COLLECT NY
APRIL 23, 2024
New York debt collection laws allow judgment creditors many ways to collect from debtors. One option available is to take over or “charge” a judgment debtor’s interest in an LLC or limited liability company. An LLC is a separate entity that offers personal liability to each of the shareholders or stockholders. An individual and/or corporation may have an interest in an LLC, and that interest is fair game when it comes to judgment enforcement in New York.
BN Lawyers
APRIL 29, 2024
Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in March 2024, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN- Tip of the Month – Lawyers Fraud Avoidance Duties Clarified – March 2024 The post Barron & Newburger’s Latest Risk Management Guidance appeared first on Barron & Newburger, P.C.
Account Recovery
APRIL 29, 2024
I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
Jimerson Firm
APRIL 25, 2024
Featured in the April 2024 Issue: Partner’s Perspective: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone in the Workplace “In our fast-paced world, filled with ambitious goals and grand aspirations, it is easy to overlook the significance of small victories. However, there is a profound impact that celebrating small wins can have on our overall sense of positivity and well-being. “ Blog Highlights Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz READ NEWSLETTER The post April 2024 &
NACM
APRIL 24, 2024
The goal for B2B credit managers is to wisely offer credit to customers, minimize nonpayment risk and foster business relationships. It is through NACM's Professional Certification Program, that credit professionals are able to learn or re-educate themselves on various aspects of trade credit, becoming a more efficient credit leader in the process.
Sawin & Shea
APRIL 24, 2024
Before someone makes a bankruptcy filing, it is not uncommon for debtors to feel as if they have to make some tough decisions. Which creditors can they pay? Which ones will not get the payment they’re owed? This typically occurs because the debtor doesn’t have the money to pay all of their creditors, so they feel they need to rank which ones are more important to pay first.
Account Recovery
APRIL 26, 2024
The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit yesterday issued a ruling in a long-awaited Fair Credit Reporting Act reasonable investigation case, but side-stepped the issue that everyone was hoping it would decide, instead affirming the District Court’s ruling in favor of the defendant, but for an entirely different reason.
Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?
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