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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in CFPB Funding Case

Account Recovery

The Supreme Court this morning granted a petition to hear arguments in a case that will determine — maybe once and for all — whether the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional or not. A copy of the order granting the petition can be viewed by clicking here. The Court of … The post Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in CFPB Funding Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Ready for more on-time payments this year? Do these now

American Profit Recovery

A New Year is upon us and hopefully a new season of busy activity for all you small business operators. Whether you are a lawn care or landscaping professional, contractor, a plumber or electrician or any small business that gets busy during the spring and summer months, it’s time to review your accounts receivable process before you get too busy.

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Appeals Court Vacates Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff in FDCPA Case Over Interest Disclosure in Letter

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has overturned a lower court’s ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action, ruling they lacked standing to pursue their lawsuit after claiming a statement that “Interest and other charges may accrue daily” was deceptive and misleading. The ruling hopefully … The post Appeals Court Vacates Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff in FDCPA Case Over Interest Disclosure in Letter first appeared on A

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Can College Abroad Actually Save You Money?

Nerd Wallet

Eliza Haverstock writes for NerdWallet. Email: ehaverstock@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @elizahaverstock. The article Can College Abroad Actually Save You Money? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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CFPB Updates Administrative Enforcement Proceedings

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday announced it had issued a final rule related to the procedures for when it chooses to use the administrative adjudication process — instead of going to federal courts — when bringing contested enforcement actions, making the process more closely track what would occur in federal court. A copy … The post CFPB Updates Administrative Enforcement Proceedings first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Compliance Digest – February 27

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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Meet The 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Winners!

Fico Collections

Home Blog FICO Meet The 2023 FICO Decisions Awards Winners! 15 companies recognized for successful innovation in AI, machine learning and decision management Saxon Shirley Mon, 02/27/2023 - 08:09 by Nikhil Behl expand_less Back To Top Mon, 02/27/2023 - 08:00 2023 FICO Decisions Award Winners - Decisions That Matter It's with great enthusiasm that I reveal the victors of the 2023 FICO® Decisions Awards !

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for Defendant in Fake ID Theft Case

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld a ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for obtaining a default judgment and garnishing the plaintiff’s wages after he defaulted on a student loan debt, by falsely claiming he was the victim of identity theft and claiming the defendants lacked standing to … The post Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for Defendant in Fake ID Theft Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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The CFPB Ensures Everyone Has a Fair Seat at the Table

Prosperity Now

A few months ago, we discussed the judicial challenges facing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and recently we received

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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.

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Daily Digest – February 27. Appeals Court Vacates Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff; CFPB Updates Administrative Enforcement Proceedings

Account Recovery

APPEALS COURT VACATES JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF IN FDCPA CASE OVER INTEREST DISCLOSURE IN LETTER The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has overturned a lower court’s ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action, ruling they lacked standing to pursue their lawsuit after claiming a … The post Daily Digest – February 27.

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What Is a Bypass Trust? How It Works in an Estate Plan

Nerd Wallet

Tina Orem writes for NerdWallet. Email: torem@nerdwallet.com. The article What Is a Bypass Trust? How It Works in an Estate Plan originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Until Our Economy Works for Black Communities: Breaking Black Generational Poverty

Prosperity Now

Black History Month isn’t just about people from previous years and centuries or what they accomplished.

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In March, Mortgage Rates Will Have Little Reason to Fall

Nerd Wallet

Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet. Email: hlewis@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @HoldenL. The article In March, Mortgage Rates Will Have Little Reason to Fall originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

To help you keep abreast of relevant activities, below find a breakdown of some of the biggest events at the federal and state levels to impact the Consumer Finance Services industry this past week: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On February 25, during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Bengaluru, India, India announced that a global crypto-regulatory framework is forthcoming, which will be premised on a synthesis paper expected to be jointly

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33 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Advertise Your Business

Nerd Wallet

Meredith Wood writes for NerdWallet. Email: meredithw@nerdwallet.com. The article 33 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Advertise Your Business originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Utah Legislature Considers Military Lending Bill

Troutman Sanders

On February 13, a bill was introduced in the Utah House of Representatives, entitled HB 455 , that would add protections relating to credit obligations and certain installment contracts for service members assigned to a “Utah-based military organization” (UBMO), defined as “a military organization headquartered in [Utah].” HB 455 includes two primary protections that would apply to obligations incurred after a covered service member has entered military service, analogous to protections afforded

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Residuary Estate: Example and How to Distribute

Nerd Wallet

Tina Orem writes for NerdWallet. Email: torem@nerdwallet.com. The article Residuary Estate: Example and How to Distribute originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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Overview of Differing Site Conditions Claims on Construction Projects

Jimerson Firm

A differing site condition in the construction industry refers to a situation on a construction project where there is an unexpected or unknown physical condition at the construction site that differs materially from either the conditions as indicated in the contract documents, or from the conditions reasonably discoverable prior to contract. For example, previously unknown subsurface soil conditions, or the unexpected existence of hazardous materials, may be considered a differing site conditi

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5 Things to Know About the Cred.ai Credit Card

Nerd Wallet

Sara Rathner writes for NerdWallet. Email: srathner@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @sarakrathner. The article 5 Things to Know About the Cred.ai Credit Card originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Supreme Court to Hear CFPB Funding Case

Troutman Sanders

This morning the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) petition for certiorari in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. (CFSA) v. CFPB , a case that could decide once and for all whether the funding mechanism for the Bureau is constitutional. The order list does not specify which justices voted to take the case or their reasons for doing so.

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Social Security Spousal Benefits: How Long Do You Need to Be Married to Qualify?

Nerd Wallet

Roberta Pescow writes for NerdWallet. Email: rpescow@nerdwallet.com. The article Social Security Spousal Benefits: How Long Do You Need to Be Married to Qualify? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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No More Confusion: New York Federal Court Finds Communications Between Attorneys Are Not Actionable Under the FDCPA

Troutman Sanders

After lengthy discovery and litigation, a U.S. district court judge in the Western District of New York ended a class action lawsuit by holding that communications between attorneys are not actionable under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In (Fein Such), the plaintiffs filed a class action complaint alleging that Fein Such made improper attempts to collect debts in violation of the FDCPA and New York General Business Law (GBL).

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What is American Elite Status Worth?

Nerd Wallet

Natasha Etzel writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article What is American Elite Status Worth? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Department of Education Announces Required Cybersecurity Updates for Postsecondary Institutions to Comply with the Safeguards Rule

Troutman Sanders

On February 9, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released an announcement about updates that postsecondary institutions must make to their cybersecurity and data protection policies in order to comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s amended Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule), a component of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).

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The Best Disney World Resort Restaurants

Nerd Wallet

Carissa Rawson writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article The Best Disney World Resort Restaurants originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?