Price Meese

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Governor Murphy signed executive order 192 on October 28, 2020, requiring employers to take certain action in order to prevent the spread of covid-19 at the workplace. The post Governor Murphy issues new executive order on mandatory workplace rules for covid-19 appeared first on Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, PC.

40

40

Consumer Finance

MAY 3, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released two reports today showing that more work needs to be done to help mortgage borrowers coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

94

94

Consumer Finance

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an issue spotlight today on the CFPB’s oversight of student loan servicing practices in the early months of the resumption of federal student loan repayments after over three years of a payment pause due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Student loans 138

Student loans Student Loans Loans 138

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Millions of individuals who rent apartments or homes nationwide are at risk of “economic harms” as programs created to help individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic are coming to an end, according to a report issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and companies in the accounts receivable management industry might want to take (..)

Accounts Receivables Management 239

Accounts Receivables Management 239

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice yesterday put landlords and mortgage servicers on notice about how to handle protections for servicemembers and their families with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic by following the CARES Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

244

244

Account Recovery

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, the burden of repaying student loans was weighing heavily on individuals, including those living in New York City, according to a report that was issued by the city’s Department of Worker and Consumer Protection.

Student loans 241

Student loans Student Loans Loans 241

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Governor of Florida on Friday ordered the state to stop assigning accounts to debt collectors in situations where individuals were overpaid unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic because of issues that occurred as a result of expediting approvals to help those in need.

Collections 243

Collections Debt collector 243

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Three-quarters of hospitals have experienced “adverse revenue cycle impacts” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and 27% reported higher levels of bad debt or uncompensated care, according to the results of a report that were released last week.

Healthcare 243

Healthcare 243

Account Recovery

APRIL 6, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would prohibit mortgage servicers from starting foreclosure proceedings until 2022 while also providing servicers with the ability to offer streamlined loan modification options to homeowners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Foreclosure 230

Foreclosure Loans 230

Account Recovery

JANUARY 14, 2022

The Court … The post Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate For Large Employers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

Government 244

Government 244

Consumer Financial Services Law

MARCH 30, 2020

By: Caren Enloe and Zachary Dunn In response to the rapidly developing COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an order on March 27, 2020 requiring all people in the state to stay in their homes “except as permitted in” the order. 58-2-46 (1)-(3). The order currently expires May 26, 2020.

Collection Agencies 40

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Debt collector Collections 40

American Profit Recovery

JULY 30, 2021

And during the COVID-19 pandemic, our team had their work cut out for them. Working in debt collections during COVID-19. Businesses in every industry had to navigate various challenges throughout COVID-19. And these businesses may still be dealing with these issues to this day as we catch up.

Collection Agencies 161

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Collections Manufacturing 161

Consumer Finance Watch

MARCH 27, 2020

On March 21, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.9, and this regulation, applicable state and federal law, and the principles of safe and sound business practices, COVID-19 relief.” Wayne Streibich , Diana M. Eng , Andrea M. Roberts , Scott D. Section 119.3

Financial Institution 40

Financial Institution Financial services Loans Banks 40

American Profit Recovery

AUGUST 25, 2020

Regardless of the size of your organization, cash flow is something that has probably taken a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic fallout that came with it. The second factor was that when COVID-19 hit us, consumers had already owed our business money. Take those in the hospitality industry.

Collection Agencies 192

Collection Agencies Collections Agency Debt collector Collections 192

American Profit Recovery

AUGUST 11, 2021

No government or elected official can be educated on every issue that lies in front of them. This has never been more important than weathering the storm of the pandemic of COVID-19. The debt collection industry is an absolutely critical part of our economy and we cannot afford to stay silent on important issues.

Collections 246

Collections Collection Agencies Collections Agency Education 246

Fraser

JULY 12, 2022

Courts generally show a pattern of skepticism toward force majeure and frustration of purpose arguments stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Primary issues: Causation and Foreseeability. It’s hard to deny that the COVID-19 pandemic involved possibly the most significant disruption of global commerce since World War II.

Government 79

Government Retail Trade 79

Fraser

JUNE 9, 2021

On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued new guidance for employers regarding employment vaccination programs. As discussed below, the EEOC’s updated guidance provides additional information concerning key issues such as whether: Employers may mandate vaccines.

95

95

Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Colleges have faced innumerable challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the way they’ve responded to those issues should influence how prospective students evaluate them. The article 5 Things to Consider When Picking a College in the COVID-19 Era originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Student loans 102

Student loans Student Loans Loans 102

Consumer Finance Watch

APRIL 26, 2021

Wayne Streibich, Diana M. Eng, and Chenxi Jiao The CFPB’s interim final rule amends Regulation F to, among other things, (i) require debt collectors to provide written notice to certain consumers about the CDC’s temporary eviction protections; and (ii) prohibit debt collectors … Continue reading →

Debt collector 40

Debt collector Collections 40

Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 21, 2022

In the ever-changing world of COVID-19 variants, border restrictions and PCR tests, learning how to stay protected is important. Travel insurance can insure you against a variety of complications during travel, including trip delay, trip cancellation and medical issues. But not all policies. Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet.

86

86

Burr Forman

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

As discussed in earlier updates, all federal contracts meeting certain criteria issued after November 15 incorporate the Guidance through FAR Clause 52.223-99 or an agency-specific version of it. Burr Morning Show Webinar Recording – New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Rules. Read the article , written by Mike Rich.

Government 59

Government Collections 59

Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As federal student loan repayments resume after a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an Issue Spotlight on student borrowers’ experiences, using consumer complaints to identify emerging problems. Inaccurate and untimely billing statements are another issue.

Loans 52

Loans Student loans Student Loans 52

Consumer Finance

MARCH 28, 2021

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Dave Uejio and Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter issued a joint statement regarding their agencies’ work to help stop illegal evictions and protect American consumers facing economic hardship due to COVID-19.

Trade 93

Trade 93

Consumer Finance

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report examining the early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer credit.

Consumer Credit 105

Consumer Credit Student loans Student Loans Loans 105

UK debt collections

JANUARY 26, 2023

Increase in Business CCJ’s The report found that 23,885 County Court Judgements ( CCJs ) were issued during the last quarter of 2022, a 52 per cent increase on the fourth quarter of 2021 and 77 per cent higher than during the same period of 2019, the last quarter before businesses were hit by the impact of COVID-19.

Construction 94

Construction Manufacturing Creditors Government 94

Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 20, 2021

1910, commonly referred to as the “vaccine mandate” and referred to by OSHA as the “ETS on Vaccination and Testing,” which requires private employers with over 100 employees to mandate employees either get vaccinated or undergo periodic testing for COVID-19 (“mandate”). Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Judgment Government 98

Burr Forman

JANUARY 13, 2022

After more than two months of litigation, the Supreme Court stayed OSHA’s November 5, 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard requiring COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing for employers with more than 100 employees.

52

52

Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

On October 4, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on its website that the deadline to request initial forbearance for a COVID-19 hardship for loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (HUD/FHA), the U.S. HUD/FHA announced this policy change in its Mortgagee Letter 2021-24 issued on September 27.

Loans 52

Loans Government Lender 52

BN Lawyers

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

BN Tip of the Month – ABA Issues First Guidance on Witness Preparation Since Covid 19 – Sept 2023 The post Barron & Newburger’s Latest Risk Management Guidance appeared first on Barron & Newburger, P.C.

40

40

Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

For many, supply chain issues mean something like the grocery store is out of oat milk, so you’re stuck with soy instead. For hotels — an industry already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic — supply chain issues are causing even bigger problems. Vimal Patel knows this all too well. Patel is CEO of QHotels.

63

63

Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re facing big bills from COVID-19 or other medical issues and you’re worried about your credit, keep this in mind: Your credit score can recover if it is badly damaged, but there are no such guarantees about your health. “To To some extent you’ll have to balance your health versus your credit quality,” says credit.

85

85

Fraser

JANUARY 21, 2022

Effective January 15, 2022, employer-sponsored group health plans and health insurers are required to provide reimbursement to plan participants, or to provide coverage to plan participants, for over-the-counter (“OTC”) COVID-19 self-tests. We will continue to keep you updated regarding new developments on these issues.

Retail 52

Retail Lawyers Collections 52

Fraser

JANUARY 21, 2021

The significant increase in remote workers due to COVID-19 has created new challenges and questions for many employers, including: What are the state tax and employment law compliance implications for employing out-of-state workers? Tax Issues for Employers. Tax Issues for Employees. Labor Employment Law Issues.

82

82

UK debt collections

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In addition, building contractors being tied to fixed-price jobs and the end of covid support are all being blamed for the spike. The figure accounted for 19% of the 1,678 firms which collapsed across all industries in the four-week period.

Construction 88

Construction Trade 88

Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. On August 31, 2020, the state legislature enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020.

Financial Institution 52

Financial Institution Garnishment Collections Foreclosure 52

Burr Forman

DECEMBER 20, 2021

On December 17, 2021, a 2-1 ruling from a three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard. The rule does not require that employers pay for testing.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare 52

Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Since 2020, several Presidential Proclamations have instituted regional COVID-19 travel bans by restricting travel to the United States for international travelers physically present in China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, and India during the fourteen-day period prior to U.S.

52

52