Tue.Oct 22, 2024

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Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Attempt to Collect Discharged Debt

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A District Court judge granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff’s claims were barred because they should have been addressed in an earlier case instead of a separate lawsuit being filed. The background: The plaintiff filed bankruptcy protection in January 2020, listing the debt in question.

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Q3 Industry Insights: Inflation and Interest Rates Drop, Christmas Comes Early

True Accord

The big inflation situation plaguing the U.S. for the past three years seems to be coming to an end, and it could be that American consumers are partially to thank. Tired of paying higher prices, consumers increasingly turned to cheaper alternatives, bargain hunted or simply avoided items they found too expensive, pressuring retailers to accommodate them or lose their business.

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Yale Levy Joins SoloSuit to Lead Growth of SoloSettle

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SoloSuit, a legal tech startup helping consumers resolve debt collection lawsuits, has named Attorney Yale R. Levy as Director of Client Development. Levy, founder of Levy & Associates, LLC, a multi-state collection law firm, and former President of the National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA), brings decades of debt collection expertise to the company.

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CFPB Orders Apple and Goldman Sachs to Pay Over $89 Million for Apple Card Failures

Consumer Finance

The CFPB took action against Apple and Goldman Sachs for customer service breakdowns and misrepresentations that impacted hundreds of thousands of Apple Card users.

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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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DOJ, CFPB file complaint, propose order against mortgage company for alleged redlining

Inside ARM

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Buckley (now Orrick) InfoBytes Blog and is republished here with permission.

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CFPB Sued By Trade Group Over BNPL Rule

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The Financial Technology Association (FTA) has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its Director, Rohit Chopra, in the District Court for the District of Columbia. The dispute centers around the CFPB’s “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) rule, which, the FTA argues, the Bureau overstepped its authority in enacting and did not follow the proper procedure for creating the regulation.

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Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on the Goldman Sachs and Apple Enforcement Press Call

Consumer Finance

The CFPB is taking action against two of our country’s most powerful corporations, Apple and Goldman Sachs.

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Daily Digest – October 22. Collector Facing Class Action for Sending MVN to Recover Settled Debt; CFPB Sued By Trade Group Over BNPL Rule

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Collector Facing Class Action for Sending MVN to Recover Settled Debt Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Attempt to Collect Discharged Debt CFPB Sued By Trade Group Over BNPL Rule NY DFS Releases Guidance to Address AI-Related Cybersecurity Risks Yale Levy Joins SoloSuit to Lead Growth of SoloSettle WORTH NOTING: It’s open enrollment season.

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Collector Facing Class Action for Sending MVN to Recover Settled Debt

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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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NY DFS Releases Guidance to Address AI-Related Cybersecurity Risks

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The New York Department of Financial Services has released new guidance addressing the risks associated with artificial intelligence in the financial services industry, specifically to do with cybersecurity. The big picture: As AI adoption accelerates across the financial sector, cybercriminals are leveraging this technology to enhance their attack capabilities, making financial institutions increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats.