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CFPB Sues PHEAA For Collecting on Discharged Student Loans

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday announced it had filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), alleging that PHEAA illegally collected on student loans that had been discharged in bankruptcy and provided false information to credit reporting companies.

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CFPB Warns Against Deception in Contract Fine Print

Consumer Finance

The CFPB today issued a circular warning against the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services.

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Daily Digest – June 3. Judge Grants MSJ for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Request; CFPB Sues PHEAA For Collecting on Discharged Student Loans

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MSJ for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Request CFPB Sues PHEAA For Collecting on Discharged Student Loans Should You Text Before Calling First?

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Small Businesses owed £23k on average amid rising energy bills

UK debt collections

Small businesses were owed almost £23,000 in late payments for a month, according to new data, adding to the sky-rocketing energy bills that are piling pressure on concerned business owners. Late payments totalled £22,700 for the average small business, with at least one overdue invoice in May, representing a 6% year-on-year rise. This amounts to 65% of their average monthly turnover, new data from accounting software Intuit QuickBooks showed.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Request

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Oregon has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices act case, ruling the plaintiff’s requests when seeking validation of the debt fell outside the scope of what the defendant had to provide and that the defendant did not validate the statute by sending the […]

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Should You Text Before Calling First?

Account Recovery

Should collectors send text messages to consumers before calling them, letting the consumer know that a phone call is coming? Some collectors are using this strategy and having some success with it. There may be a reason for that.

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CFPB Advierte Contra Engaños Escondidos en la Letra Pequeña de los Contratos

Consumer Finance

La CFPB publica circular advirtiendo acerca del uso de términos y condiciones ilegales o incumplibles en contratos de productos o servicios financieros.

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Compliance Digest – June 3

Account Recovery

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.

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Partner Thomas Martin to attend Conference of Freight Counsel this summer

Price Meese

Price Meese Partner, Thomas C. Martin, Esq. is happy to attend the upcoming summer meeting of the Conference of Freight Counsel being held this year at Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Conference of Freight Counsel addresses and reviews recent case law affecting national and international transport of freight, transportation trends, and the legal impact of case law and newly created regulations affecting the transportation industry.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.