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Judge Orders Collector to Pay $1.2M in Fines, Costs In Suit Brought by Washington AG

Account Recovery

A judge in Washington has ordered a collection agency that was sued by the state Attorney General to pay $1.2 million in fees and fines after being found to have violated the state’s Consumer Protection Act when it collected payments from patients without providing them information about the existence of financial assistance programs.

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5 Effective Strategies for Getting Clients to Pay Invoices on Time

Enterprise Recovery

Are you finding it challenging to get your clients to pay their invoices on time? Delays can be frustrating, impacting your cash flow and potentially causing financial strain. Several effective strategies can be implemented to streamline your payment process and ensure timely payments from your clients. Check out these five effective strategies to improve your payment process and boost your cash flow.

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Getting to Know Neil Mastellone of Velo Law

Account Recovery

I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.

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What are a Landlord’s Rights When Facing a Human Rights Complaint from HUD or a Subsidiary?

Jimerson Firm

It is not uncommon for residential tenants to find themselves at a disadvantage when entering a lease agreement and renting residential property from a landlord. Often, the tenant is not sophisticated in real estate law or the relevant laws of the jurisdiction governing landlords and tenants. Additionally, in the past, landlords were not prohibited from discriminating against certain minorities or protected classes of people when leasing their property, which compounded these problems.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

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.

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Mass. AG Seeks Injunction Against Debt Buyer, Collection Operation To Halt ‘Deceptive’ Practices

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of Massachusetts is seeking a preliminary injunction against a number of companies owned by the same individual to halt what the AG calls harmful debt collection practices.

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Frazier Healthcare Partners Announces Acquisition of RevSpring

Account Recovery

SEATTLE & NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Frazier Healthcare Partners (Frazier), a Seattle-based, healthcare-focused investment firm, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of RevSpring (“RevSpring” or the “Company”), a leading provider of end-to-end communication and payment solutions servicing healthcare and financial services companies, from leading private equity firm GTCR.

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WIll New York Bar MCA Lender Yellowstone Capital and Subs from New York?

FFGN COLLECT NY

On March 5, 2024, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Yellowstone Capital, a merchant cash advance company, for orchestrating a predatory lending scheme. The lawsuit also names Yellowstone’s founders individually, and 30 other subsidiaries and officers. The petition alleges Yellowstone exploits small businesses through fraudulent loans at “sky-high interest rates” disguised as merchant cash advances.

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Indiana Appeals Court Affirms Arbitration Ruling in FDCPA Class Action

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed a lower court’s ruling compelling arbitration in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action case brought by a plaintiff that accused the defendant of adding additional provisions into a settlement agreement between the two parties.

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An Essential Guide to Small Business Debt Management Australia

JMA

Managing debt is a top concern for Australian small business owners. And in this guide, we get straight to the point: offering real-world solutions for small business debt management Australia. Expect to find actionable steps, necessary legal know-how, and tools that fit the Australian economic landscape—enabling you to steer clear of debt and towards business.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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Daily Digest – March 21. Getting to Know Neil Mastellone of Velo Law; Judge Orders Collector to Pay $1.2M in Fines, Costs In Suit Brought by Washington AG

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Neil Mastellone of Velo Law Judge Orders Collector to Pay $1.2M in Fines, Costs In Suit Brought by Washington AG Mass.

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Navigate Debt Recovery with Confidence: Your Guide to Debt Collection Queensland

JMA

Are you facing the challenge of collecting a business debt in Queensland? In this article, we have put together essential information on navigating the regulated environment of debt collection Queensland, from understanding your legal rights to enforcing debt recovery and choosing a reliable collection agency. We give you actionable insights and clear, no-nonsense advice to.

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Contest Avoidance:  A Probate Litigator’s Tips for Estate Planners

McLane

This article was originally published in the March 20, 2024 edition of the New Hampshire Bar News You are on the witness stand in the Probate Court in a will or trust contest, your right hand raised as you get sworn in, readying to testify about a will or trust you prepared decades ago. Your paralegals or administrative support team who attested to your client’s signature have little-to-no memory or, worse, have long retired or moved away, leaving you as the sole witness who can speak to the cl

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