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21 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers. This is merely meant … The post 21 Companies Seeking Collection Talent first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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CFPB Issues Guidance to Root Out Tactics Which Charge People Fees for Subscriptions They Don’t Want

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new circular affirming that companies offering “negative option” subscription services must comply with federal consumer financial protection law. Negative option programs include subscription services that automatically renew unless the consumer affirmatively cancels, and trial marketing programs that charge a reduced fee for an initial period and then automatically begin charging a higher fee.

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Healthcare Receivables Group Joins Revenue Cycle Leader Wakefield to Strengthen Accounts Receivable Service Lines

Account Recovery

AURORA, Colo., Jan. 17, 2023 — Wakefield, a leading healthcare revenue cycle solutions company, announced today that Healthcare Receivables Group (HRG) has joined the Wakefield organization. Together, the two companies will leverage combined capabilities to provide a wide array of revenue cycle solutions, including Accounts Receivable and cash flow resolutions to healthcare providers across the United States.

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Not Your Keys, Not Your Coin: Bankruptcy Court Looks to Contract Law to Determine Consumer Interest-Bearing Crypto Deposits Belong to Celsius’ Bankruptcy Estate

Troutman Sanders

Throughout the latter half of 2022, filing for bankruptcy became a reality for many high-profile crypto firms. The resurgence of “crypto winter” has brought many crypto-related entities to their proverbial knees. Indeed, in November 2021, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high of approximately $3 trillion. That figure has decreased substantially, and today hovers around $850 billion — a 70% drawdown.

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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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Subcommittees Demonstrate McHenry’s Priorities as House Financial Services Chair

Account Recovery

If you are curious what the priorities of the House Financial Services Committee will be under new Chair Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-N.C.], look no further than the decision to change the Subcommittee on Consumers Protections and Financial Institutions to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy. Rep. McHenry announced the subcommittees and their chairs … The post Subcommittees Demonstrate McHenry’s Priorities as House Financial Services Chair first appeared on AccountsRe

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Daily Digest – January 18. Calif. Appeals Court Upholds Anti-SLAPP Ruling for Defendant; Fewer Americans Had Problems Paying Medical Debt

Account Recovery

CALIF. APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS ANTI-SLAPP RULING FOR DEFENDANT IN RFDCPA CASE The Court of Appeals for the state of California has upheld a lower court’s ruling granting an anti-SLAPP motion against a plaintiff that accused a collection law firm of violating the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in a case that the Appeals Court … The post Daily Digest – January 18.

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Alaska Airlines Card Overhaul: $95 Fee, 2X Rewards, Tweaks to Companion Fare

Nerd Wallet

Craig Joseph writes for NerdWallet. Email: cjoseph@nerdwallet.com. The article Alaska Airlines Card Overhaul: $95 Fee, 2X Rewards, Tweaks to Companion Fare originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Appeals Court Upholds Anti-SLAPP Ruling for Defendant in RFDCPA Case

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the state of California has upheld a lower court’s ruling granting an anti-SLAPP motion against a plaintiff that accused a collection law firm of violating the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in a case that the Appeals Court sought to answer whether a plaintiff must show materiality when alleging … The post Appeals Court Upholds Anti-SLAPP Ruling for Defendant in RFDCPA Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Wisconsin

Nerd Wallet

Alex Rosenberg writes for NerdWallet. Email: arosenberg@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @AlexPRosenberg. The article Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Wisconsin originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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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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Number of Americans Having Problems Paying Medical Bills Dropped in 2021 Thanks to Pandemic Relief: CDC

Account Recovery

Fewer American families had issues paying their medical bills in 2021, according to data released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, that means that 10.5 million fewer people were in families that had problems paying their medical debts, a noticeable drop from two years prior. A copy of the report can … The post Number of Americans Having Problems Paying Medical Bills Dropped in 2021 Thanks to Pandemic Relief: CDC first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How Pay Transparency May Affect Your Job Search or Next Raise

Nerd Wallet

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: hal@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @halmbundrick. The article How Pay Transparency May Affect Your Job Search or Next Raise originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with overwhelming debts, Chapter 7 bankruptcy could be your best option. Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy for individuals and families, and it allows you to discharge many of your unsecured debts within only a few months. Before turning to this option, you need to know who can declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy, disqualifying factors, and the overall filing process.

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5 Things to Know About the Academy Credit Card

Nerd Wallet

Craig Joseph writes for NerdWallet. Email: cjoseph@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Things to Know About the Academy Credit Card 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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Third Circuit Finds Vacatur of Default Judgment Does Not Make Collection Activity Retroactively Unlawful

Burr Forman

On January 11, 2023, the Third Circuit held that attempting to collect on a default judgment did not constitute using "'false, deceptive, or misleading' representations in connection with collecting the judgment" if the default judgment was later vacated. Lowe v. FBCS, Inc. , No. 21-3307, 2023 WL 154970, at *1 (3rd Cir. Jan. 11, 2023). Barbara Lowe (Lowe) filed a lawsuit claiming FBCS, Inc.

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Weather or Not: How to Book Better Shoulder Season Travel

Nerd Wallet

Sam Kemmis writes for NerdWallet. Email: skemmis@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @samsambutdif. The article Weather or Not: How to Book Better Shoulder Season Travel originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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What Does Contingency Fee Mean?

FFGN COLLECT NY

What is a contingency fee? When you agree to pay a contingency fee to your attorney, you only need to pay if the attorney collects on your debt. Payment for your attorney is “contingent upon” you receiving at least some of the monies owed to you. This differs from non-contingent fees, which attorneys typically calculate based on the number of hours they work on your case.

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Tenth Circuit to Decide Case that Could Substantially Change Health Plan Denial Letters

Troutman Sanders

In October 2022, the Tenth Circuit heard oral argument in D.K. et al. v. United Behavioral Health et al. , a case that could significantly impact what health plans must include in any notification to claimants of an adverse benefit determination, i.e. benefit denial letters. Under ERISA’s claims procedure regulations, there is an express list of information that must be included in any denial of benefits.

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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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The State of Responsible AI in Financial Services

Fico Collections

Home. Blog. FICO. The State of Responsible AI in Financial Services. The third annual State of Responsible AI in Financial Services report released today, alerting the industry to come together and self-regulate its use of AI. FICO Admin. Thu, 12/19/2019 - 16:29. by Scott Zoldi. Chief Analytics Officer. expand_less Back To Top. Wed, 01/18/2023 - 22:50.

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Which Airline Elite Status Should You Go For in 2023?

Nerd Wallet

Sam Kemmis writes for NerdWallet. Email: skemmis@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @samsambutdif. The article Which Airline Elite Status Should You Go For in 2023? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Budget Unconscious: Reducing Your Spending Is Not the Only Way to Increase Your Profit Margin

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

My Dad, like all dads, had some choice phrase s to impart. One was that I shouldn’t step over a dime, to pick a penny. (Not sure why I would do that, but.) And, that you have to spend money to make money. It’s actually pretty sage business advice – especially for budget - conscious lawyers. You see, there are a lot of solo and small firm lawyers out there, who are heavily-focused on budget management, and cutting costs down to the bone.

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Are Realtor Referral Sources Protectable Through Non-compete Agreements?

Jimerson Firm

Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements. In Florida, non-competition agreements are not enforceable, unless it is supported by the existence of one or more legitimate business interests. Section 542.335, Florida Statutes , governs the enforcement of a non-compete agreement, and it provides a list of business interests that would support enforceability.

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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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Top 5 Debt Collection Posts of 2022: Crisis and Opportunity

Fico Collections

Home. Blog. FICO. Top 5 Debt Collection Posts of 2022: Crisis and Opportunity. As more people enter the collections queue due to rising costs and economic wobbles, our collections experts share their tips for early collections, digital approaches and more. FICO Admin. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by FICO. expand_less Back To Top. Wed, 01/18/2023 - 15:50.

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TCPA Litigation: Is Click-to-Dial a Violation?

Jimerson Firm

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) contains strict provisions to ensure that businesses are not abusing that technology and harming consumers with harassing telemarketing calls and texts. The TCPA is one of the most heavily litigate statutes, often levied in the form a class-action complaints with potential exposure to millions of dollars in liability.

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CRF’s Annual Focus on the Economy for 2023

AGA

CRF is pleased to share the 2023 Economic Edition of Perspective by CRF. This annual publication is always one of CRF’s most read publications. We trust that you will find value in this year’s edition as well. Click here to access the edition. The post CRF’s Annual Focus on the Economy for 2023 first appeared on AGA Business Debt Collection.

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TCPA Litigation: Understanding the Safe Harbor Defense

Jimerson Firm

As technology advances, businesses have more options to employ big data and implement lost-cost marketing strategies in reaching customers and generating revenues. However, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) contains strict provisions to ensure that businesses are not abusing that technology and harming consumers with harassing telemarketing calls and texts.

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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?