Account Recovery

AUGUST 26, 2021

A ruling that should have every debt collector going through their insurance policies to make sure they have the proper coverage … The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in favor of an insurance company that was being sued by a law firm that was accused of violating … The post Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for Insurance Company Against Debt Collector appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Businesses figured out how to work remotely on the fly when COVID-19 rapidly disrupted our way of working. Those planning to adopt a hybrid work model when they return to the office still have time to prepare. But managing a distributed team comes with its own unique challenges, like: What does hybrid look like for. Kelsey Sheehy writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 26, 2021

GETTING TO KNOW JUSTIN RUSSELL OF VENGROFF-WILLIAMS If there is one reason for the accounts receivable management industry to be thankful for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it’s that without it, the industry likely might never have had the chance to work with Justin Russell. Russell’s beginnings in the industry may be … The post Daily Digest – August 26.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Federal Reserve pours billions of dollars every month into the mortgage market. Home prices have skyrocketed beyond affordability for some would-be buyers. How much blame should we pin on the Fed? It turns out that you can’t answer that question with the specificity I hoped for. Yes, the Fed is partly responsible for rapidly. Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet.

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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.

Account Recovery

AUGUST 26, 2021

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Justin Russell o

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 26, 2021

By Leslie Bender, Senior Counsel, Clark Hill Leslie Bender Since 2019, the National Consumer Law Center (“NCLC”) has worked in a well-organized manner to develop grass roots support throughout the fifty states for legislation to impose restrictions on a wide range of activities related to medical debt collections.[1] NCLC reports that “[d]espite historic reductions in the … The post Guest Post: State Pushes for Restrictions on Medical Debt – Practical Guidance appeared first on AccountsRec

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

BigCommerce allows you to create, launch and manage your online store — all with no added transaction fees, unlimited products and unlimited staff accounts. Besides its three subscription plans, you can opt for its Enterprise solution to build a custom plan specifically for your business. There are some drawbacks to consider, however. Each plan limits.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 26, 2021

These days, collectors are being accused as much for what they do not say in collection letters as what they do say. Take, for instance, a case out of the District Court for the District of Connecticut, in which a judge has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit because it said in … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class Action Over Dispute Language in Letter appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Medicare Advantage is an all-in-one alternative to Original Medicare that includes all the benefits of Original Medicare and often a few extras, such as dental and vision coverage. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers, and plan availability depends on location. Medicare Advantage plans are a popular option for people who are eligible for.

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TCPA

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed to slap a Virginia political firm and two of its principals with a $5,134,500 fine for placing over one thousand prerecorded phone calls to cell phones across the country without prior consent from recipients, … Continue reading →

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Losing income is never easy, but it’s become increasingly common over the last year and a half: According to the Pew Research Center, 44 percent of U.S. adults say their household has experienced either job loss (including temporarily) or a pay cut since the beginning of the pandemic, with Hispanic and Asian adults most likely. Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 26, 2021

On Wednesday, August 25 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, two of our partners and members of our construction industry team hosted a virtual panel discussion with industry leaders on the hot button issue of the rapid escalation of construction material and labor prices we are experiencing across the industry. In addition to two attorneys from Jimerson Birr’s construction industry team, three guest panelists shared insight, implications, trends, and best practices from the unique perspectives of general con

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

If you’re in a car accident and another driver is at fault, their auto insurance will generally cover your medical bills and repair costs. But what if the driver doesn’t have enough insurance to pay all your expenses? That’s where underinsured motorist coverage can help. What is underinsured motorist coverage? Underinsured motorist coverage is the. Sarah Schlichter writes for NerdWallet.

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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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CSA

AUGUST 26, 2021

Dr Leigh Harrington is a Research Associate in the Centre for Language and Law at the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Aston University. Leigh researches language use and its relationship to issues such as poverty, vulnerability, and power in the context of social policy and social justice. Her PhD thesis in Applied Linguistics investigated spoken debt collection practices used by credit unions.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Business umbrella insurance is an additional layer of protection for businesses. It sits on top of other insurance policies and helps protect businesses against catastrophic losses. The word “umbrella” might imply business umbrella insurance covers everything. This is a common misconception. You still need other insurance policies for your business, including general liability insurance, business.

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Jimerson Firm

AUGUST 26, 2021

Featured in the August 2021 Issue. Partner’s Perspective: How to Critique Your Self-Critic. Three Jimerson Birr Attorneys Named Among Best Lawyers in America for 2022. Jimerson Birr Ranked Number 26 on Best Companies to Work For in Florida. Curiosities, Ruminations and Various Eccentricities of Firm Biz. READ NEWSLETTER. The post August 2021 Firm Newsletter: How to Critique Your Self-Critic appeared first on Jimerson Birr.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Comprising about 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean, the nation of the Maldives is a dream destination for many travelers. There are a number of international airlines that can get you to the Maldives, and fortunately for points and miles nerds, some are members of airline alliances that let you redeem United, American or Delta. Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet.

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Fico Collections

AUGUST 26, 2021

“Do you Zelle?” It’s a question FICO’s fraud head honcho, TJ Horan, pondered back in 2016 , when the nascent real-time person-to-person (P2P) payments service Zelle was relaunched by a small consortium of banks (see below). By 2020, TJ was teaching his parents how to Zelle , an adoption curve reflected in an astonishing growth statistic: 13% of consumers used Zelle in 2020 , up from a mere 1% in 2017. .

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Whether you have fond memories from prior visits or are looking to create some new ones, Disney World is a popular choice for travelers seeking some magic. What’s not magical, however, is the cost — with park tickets costing hundreds of dollars and overpriced theme park food around every corner, you may be feeling the. Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet.

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Nerd Wallet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Utility bills aren’t the most glamorous expenses, but they can be significant, adding up to hundreds of dollars per month. Read on for utility bill examples, how you can save money on yours and what to do if you can’t pay. What is a utility bill? A utility bill is a monthly statement of the. Laura McMullen writes for NerdWallet. Email: lmcmullen@nerdwallet.com.

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