Account Recovery

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In the latest episode of “You Wanted a Rule, You Got a Rule,” John Bedard of Bedard Law Group finishes walking through his analysis and breakdown of the eight optional disclosures that collectors are allowed to include on their copies of the Model Validation Notice and still enjoy the safe harbors provided to them under … The post Bedard Finishes Analysis of Model Validation Notice’s Optional Disclosures appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s not even the busiest time of year for travel yet, and 2021 has already been chaotic — even for the most seasoned travelers. Among the 2021 travel fiascos: Spirit Airlines underwent an operational meltdown, with 2,800 flights canceled between July 30 and Aug. 9 due to a combination of bad weather, staffing shortages and. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 27, 2021

President Joe Biden yesterday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to be the next Chair of the Federal Communication Commission and Gigi Sohn to be a Commissioner at the regulator, rounding out the leadership of that agency and all the agencies that oversee portions of the accounts receivable management industry. Rosenworcel has been Acting Chair following the resignation … The post Biden Names Rosenworcel to Top FCC Post; Nominates Sohn as Commissioner appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s every homeowner’s nightmare — something is broken, and it’s going to cost a lot of money to fix or replace it. Unfortunately, no matter how well you take care of your home, sooner or later, an appliance or major system is bound to croak. Some homeowners plan for this by purchasing a home warranty, Taylor Getler writes for NerdWallet. Email: tgetler@nerdwallet.com.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2021

BEDARD FINISHES ANALYSIS OF MODEL VALIDATION NOTICE’S OPTIONAL DISCLOSURES In the latest episode of “You Wanted a Rule, You Got a Rule,” John Bedard of Bedard Law Group finishes walking through his analysis and breakdown of the eight optional disclosures that collectors are allowed to include on their copies of the Model Validation Notice and … The post Daily Digest – October 27.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A District Court judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by contacting the plaintiff after she had disputed the debt in question with the original creditor and for making a “hard inquiry” on her credit report. A copy of … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Sent to Creditor, Not Collector appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Jimerson Firm

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It is a common question whether certain restrictive covenants, such as confidentiality agreements, are enforceable in Florida. A restrictive covenant is a contractual agreement or provision designed to protect a party’s business interests and restricts what a party is allowed to do after the agreement is executed. See Proudfoot Consulting Co. v. Gordon , 576 F.3d 1223 (11th Cir. 2009).

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Debt is becoming an increasingly serious problem for Indiana residents as well as the rest of the United States. According to surveys conducted by QuoteWizard , almost 80 million Americans have a notable amount of medical debt and 12% of Americans’ income are spent on medical costs. Additionally, around 15% of Americans owe money for medical bills upwards of $10,000.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With vaccination rates climbing and borders reopening around the world, even infrequent travelers may be itching to travel once again. If you’re sitting on a large collection of points or miles, now’s the time to act. As airlines and hotels continue to struggle to fill seats and beds, award redemption rates are still quite reasonable. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet.

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Prosperity Now

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Housing security is the key to building financial stability, acquiring wealth and connecting with the community, but returning citizens face

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for holiday shopping tips and announcements about your favorite retailers. Black Friday is Nov. 26. Macy’s is joining the parade of national retailers expanding Black Friday throughout the month of November. NerdWallet writes for NerdWallet.

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True Accord

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Lenexa, KS – Oct. 27, 2021 – TrueAccord Corporation, a debt collection company offering AI-powered digital recovery solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Kelly Knepper-Stephens as chief compliance officer and general counsel. TrueAccord started in 2013 as a digital-first collection agency built to fundamentally change collections into a recovery and reconciliation process.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Long gone are the days of “a mile flown is a mile earned” when you fly a U.S. airline. For the past several years, elite status has been earned mostly based on the amount you pay for your ticket (thus earning you more elite points) rather than the miles you fly. But now, American Airlines. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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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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Public Citizen

OCTOBER 27, 2021

by Steve Gardner. Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit issued an excellent opinion on the issue of preemption of state law claims for deception involving foods regulated by USDA.   Cohen v. ConAgra Brands, Inc. Robert Cohen sued ConAgra for violations of California consumer laws. As the Court noted: Cohen began purchasing various frozen chicken products such as chicken nuggets and fried chicken.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Original Medicare generally doesn’t pay for eyeglasses or contact lenses. You can obtain some vision care insurance through Medicare Advantage or a private or group plan, but you should assess the value of such coverage before enrolling. What you pay for eyeglasses and contacts In most cases, as a Medicare Part B beneficiary you’ll pay. John Rossheim writes for NerdWallet.

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PBWT

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In many chapter 11 cases, creditors’ committees can play a vital role in maximizing the recoveries of unsecured creditors. But the powers of creditors’ committees are circumscribed by both the Bankruptcy Code and case law. One way committees try to enhance recoveries is by seeking “derivative standing” to commence adversary proceedings challenging the validity of a secured lender’s pre-petition liens.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is the first state privacy agency in the nation and was created as part of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). While this agency has already been formed, it will not begin enforcement activities until July 1, 2023 (six months after the CPRA takes effect). The agency’s mandate includes enforcing California privacy law, a duty currently carried out by California’s attorney general.

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Micro Bilt

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For those who have no or bad credit, alternative credit reporting may be the answer for you. This blog post will go over how credit is determined and how you can lend to individuals without a credit history. Read on for more information.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Debt is becoming an increasingly serious problem for Indiana residents as well as the rest of the United States. According to surveys conducted by QuoteWizard , almost 80 million Americans have a notable amount of medical debt and 12% of Americans’ income are spent on medical costs. Additionally, around 15% of Americans owe money for medical bills upwards of $10,000.

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JMA

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Debt is a part of owning and running a business. In fact, debt is crucial in enabling many businesses to actually operate. Owning a business also involves a lot of trust, and this trust goes hand in hand with debt. When your business provides goods or services to a customer, there is an element of. Read more » The post The Cost of Bad Debt to Your Business appeared first on JMA Credit Control.

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Payment Savvy

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Starting a new business is an exciting new adventure for many people. Those new to the world of small businesses tend to become overwhelmed with all of the latest information they need to learn. It’s essential to set up your business right from the get-go to avoid any issues down the road. Ready to achieve entrepreneurial success? Read on to learn the steps to take to start your new business.

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Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.

Fico Collections

OCTOBER 27, 2021

One of the biggest challenges of working with data and building predictive models is identifying and handling inherent biases in the data. Here, bias can arise for a number of reasons, including how the data was collected, why it was collected, and simply because bias is inherent in our society. While techniques exist to detect whether a model produces biased results among protected groups, there are insufficient methods to uncover the biased relationships a machine learning model may learn from

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Director Rohit Chopra's opening statement before the House Committee on Financial Services.

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NACM

OCTOBER 27, 2021

During a meeting between the Group of Seven wealthy nations (G7) on Friday, a consensus was reached on a set of principles to govern cross-border data use and digital trade. The deal is considered to be a breakthrough as it could free up hundreds of billions of dollars of international commerce. "The deal sets out a middle ground between highly reg.

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Director Rohit Chopra's written testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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