Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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Our Google Reviews Tell a Story

American Profit Recovery

By Sabrine: Who would have thought that a collection agency would have such great google reviews?! Prior to starting at American Profit Recovery back in 2017, I relied on APR’s reviews online to determine whether I would give this company a chance or not. Now, in 2024, the reviews are a tool used across our various departments daily as well as a talking point for potential employees coming in for interviews.

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Debt Verification

Account Recovery

Nearly a year after getting the ball to the one-yard-line, a District Court judge in Connecticut has finally crossed the goal line, granting a defendant’s motion for summary judgment on the last remaining claim in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case over how it attempted to collect on an unpaid credit card debt. The background: Back in 2022, the defendant received an account from a credit card company to collect on an unpaid debt owed by the plaintiff.

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Navigating HB 59: Homeowners’ Associations Are Now Required to Provide Copies of its Rules & Covenants to Members

Jimerson Firm

On July 1, 2024, HB 59 became effective. This bill created new requirements for Homeowners’ Associations (“HOA”) to provide copies of certain records to members of the HOA, including the HOA’s declaration of covenants, amendments to the declaration of covenants, and the HOA rules. HOAs, as well as Community Association Managers, must ensure that they are aware of these new changes, and ensure that they are in compliance.

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Medical Debt Bill Would be ‘Top Priority’ if Dems Retake House, Sponsor Says

Account Recovery

Earlier this year, Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat from New Mexico, introduced a bill in Congress that would, among other provisions, prohibit hospitals from sending unpaid medical debt accounts to collection agencies unless certain circumstances are met. While the bill hasn’t moved an inch in the six weeks since it’s been introduced, it’s what could happen months from now that may be of concern for the healthcare and accounts receivable management industries.

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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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Financial Stress Impacting Workforce Productivity and Debt Repayment: Report

Account Recovery

A new report reveals growing financial stress among American workers, which is affecting workplace productivity and individuals’ ability to manage debt, including medical bills. According to the report, 3 in 5 American workers are living paycheck to paycheck, with Gen Z and Millennials feeling the squeeze the most. By the numbers: The big picture: Financial wellness benefits are becoming increasingly important for employee retention and productivity, while also potentially affecting debt r

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Daily Digest – September 9. Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Debt Verification; Medical Debt Bill Would be ‘Top Priority’ if Dems Retake House, Sponsor Says

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Debt Verification Medical Debt Bill Would be ‘Top Priority’ if Dems Retake House, Sponsor Says Financial Stress Impacting Workforce Productivity and Debt Repayment: Report Compliance Digest – September 9 WORTH NOTING: A list of all the new releases coming to a theater near you this Fall … There has got to be a more civilized way of sitting on airplanes because this isn’t it … The cities where people can make the most out of thei

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