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NY AG Sues Medical Billing Companies for Stealing $1.1M

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of New York yesterday announced the arrest of the owner of two medical billing companies for allegedly stealing more than $1 million that was intended to be paid to doctors who provided care to individuals who were covered under New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law.

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CFPB Report Identifies Challenges Faced by Borrowers in Resumption of Student Loan Payments

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an issue spotlight today on the CFPB’s oversight of student loan servicing practices in the early months of the resumption of federal student loan repayments after over three years of a payment pause due to the COVID-19 emergency.

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Daily Digest – January 4. Getting to Know Rick Reeves of RevCycle, Inc.; The Caselaw and Compliance Topics That Shaped the ARM Industry in 2023

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Rick Reeves of RevCycle, Inc. The Caselaw and Compliance Topics That Shaped the ARM Industry in 2023 Judge Dismisses Defendants’ Crossclaims Against Each Other In Case Involving Active Duty Servicemember NY AG Sues Medical Billing Companies for Stealing $1.

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Can Employers Record Employees in the Workplace?

Jimerson Firm

In short, yes, employers can record employees in the workplace if certain circumstances are present. In today’s digital age, employers can identify a myriad of reasons to record employees in their workplaces. While surveillance and recording can have legitimate purposes, it is essential for employers to navigate this territory carefully to avoid violating privacy laws and employee trust.

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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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Getting to Know Rick Reeves of RevCycle, Inc.

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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The Caselaw and Compliance Topics That Shaped the ARM Industry in 2023

Account Recovery

Maybe there wasn’t a “Hunstein” or a “Facebook” in 2023 that everyone will remember, but there was still a lot of meaningful caselaw that came out of the courts last year. Taking a step back from the ins and outs of each individual ruling, AccountsRecovery.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge: Am I Eligible?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a positive step during a challenging time in your life. Instead of fighting with your creditors, you work with them proactively in the bankruptcy process to resolve your debts. In some cases, you may be eligible for a Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge. Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves entering into a reorganization plan to protect assets, catch up on arrears on houses or cars, and force unsecured creditors to take reduced amounts based on what the bankruptcy law req

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Judge Dismisses Defendants’ Crossclaims Against Each Other In Case Involving Active Duty Servicemember

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in California has dismissed crossclaims filed against each other by three defendants which each blamed one of the other defendants for attempting to collect from a deployed active duty member of the United States Air Force, ruling that dismissal of the underlying suit renders the crossclaims moot.

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Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on the Federal Student Loan Return to Repayment Issue Spotlight

Consumer Finance

In March 2020, the federal government announced that payments in connection with federal student loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education would be suspended, and interest would be waived for the duration of the suspension.

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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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1071 Rule Status

Troutman Sanders

In this special solo episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast , Chris Willis provides an important update on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new small business lending data collection and reporting final rule — the Section 1071 Final Rule. In October, a Texas federal court entered a nationwide injunction covering all small business lenders, essentially saying that both the implementation and enforcement of the 1071 rule would be stayed pending the outcome of the Supreme Court’s

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Reporte de la CFPB Identifica los Retos que Enfrentan los Prestatarios con la Reanudación de los Pagos a Préstamos Estudiantiles

Consumer Finance

CFPB publicó reporte de actualidad sobre prácticas de administración de préstamos estudiantiles, luego de la reanudación de los pagos a los préstamos federales.

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Barron & Newburger’s Latest Risk Management Guidance

BN Lawyers

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in November 2023, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Two States Issue Ethics Guidance on AI Use in Legal Practice – Nov 2023 The post Barron & Newburger’s Latest Risk Management Guidance appeared first on Barron & Newburger, P.C.

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