Account Recovery

MAY 21, 2021

A bill has been introduced in the Senate that would provide $30 billion to utility companies and broadband Internet providers across the country in order to prevent those companies from shutting off services to customers because of unpaid debts, especially those that have accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, S. 1783, called the Maintaining … The post Bill Introduced in Senate to Cancel Utility Debts for Low-Income Households appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 21, 2021

When starting a SaaS company, entrepreneurs begin with a unique idea to solve customer challenges. Customer Success ensures that the product is used successfully by those customers. This business practice ensures that customer churn is reduced and the customers become advocates for the brand. What are SaaS Customer Success best practices?

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Account Recovery

MAY 21, 2021

Mortgage bankers don’t think a 60-day delay of the effective date of Regulation F is long enough for mortgage servicers to be ready to comply with the provisions of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s debt collection rule, and are calling on the regulator to delay the rule’s implementation for six months. The request was made … The post Mortgage Servicers Ask CFPB to Delay Reg F Effective Date For 6 Months appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nexa Collect

MAY 21, 2021

Health care providers, health plans such as insurers and HMOs, healthcare clearing-houses and any business entities using and disclosing “ individually identifiable health information ” during claims processing, billing, data analysis, and other operations, are governed by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. HIPAA laws ensure that patient’s data is kept safe from unauthorized access and data leaks.

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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

MAY 21, 2021

WDNY JUDGE DISMISSES CLASS CLAIMS IN FDCPA SUIT OVER CHAIN OF TITLE ISSUES In a case that was defended by Jonathan Robbin of J. Robbin Law, a District Court judge in New York has dismissed class-action claims filed in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case and compelled arbitration on an individual basis after a … The post Daily Digest – May 21.

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Account Recovery

MAY 21, 2021

Interestingly enough, the number of lawsuits filed in April claiming violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act were all lower in April than the same month last year — which was the first full month that the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down most … The post CFPB Complaints Keep ‘Soaring’ as Lawsuit Totals Keep Falling: WebRecon appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 21, 2021

On May 6, Google announced that mobile app developers will be required to publish their privacy policies and make other privacy disclosures in a new “safety” section within Google Play beginning in Q2 2022. Google’s announcement is reminiscent of Apple’s June 2020 announcement that app developers publishing in its App Store must publish privacy “nutrition labels.” As of Q2 2022, developers publishing on Google Play will be required to include in their privacy

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Account Recovery

MAY 21, 2021

In a case that was defended by Jonathan Robbin of J. Robbin Law, a District Court judge in New York has dismissed class-action claims filed in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case and compelled arbitration on an individual basis after a plaintiff accused the defendant of filing a collection suit against him without having … The post WDNY Judge Dismisses Class Claims in FDCPA Suit Over Chain of Title Issues appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

Cryptocurrency is the talk of the finance world, and the credit card industry wants to be part of the conversation by offering rewards in digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin and others. The question is, should you mix credit card rewards with the crypto market? For the most flexibility, probably not. Instead, separate. Gregory Karp writes for NerdWallet.

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Fico Collections

MAY 21, 2021

There are a growing number of decisioning platforms to choose from to combat fraud and financial crime. Many find making the right selection overwhelming, knowing that the choice made will have a lasting, monumental impact on their organization for years to come. So what exactly should you look for and who should you turn to for direction? Well, this past December, prominent analyst group Forrester named FICO Category Leader in their most recent Digital Decisioning Platforms Wave Report and not

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

Private banking can be a good fit for people who have a high net worth and want to consider their financial options for wealth building. It can also be a way to access additional perks and benefits. What is private banking? Private banking provides high-net-worth individuals with special cash and wealth management services. That can. Chanelle Bessette writes for NerdWallet.

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Jimerson Firm

MAY 21, 2021

Except in cases of an owner-occupied residence, lenders are entitled under Florida law to receive payments during the pendency of a foreclosure proceeding. The rules and procedure for obtaining payments are provided in Section 702.10(2), Florida Statutes. Lenders must pay careful attention to this Florida Statute to ensure they preserve their rights and properly deploy this valuable litigation tool.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

Even if you don’t fly to Japan, it might make sense to join Mileage Bank, the loyalty program of Japan Airlines. The reason: You can use this program to book flights on partner airlines that can get you almost anywhere in the world. Even better, JAL has one of the most generous stopover policies in. Michael McHugh 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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Troutman Sanders

MAY 21, 2021

On May 18, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Acting chairwoman told Congress that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to legislation that would authorize the FTC to obtain monetary remedies under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act was based on “numerous misstatements and faulty premises.” Chairwoman Slaughter’s comments highlight the FTC’s concern that the Supreme Court’s decision in AMG Capital Management (discussed here ), which held that Section 13

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

Serving a half dozen destinations in the U.S., Spain’s flag carrier airline, Iberia, can take you to spots all over Europe or connect you to the rest of the world. An Iberia economy class review shows that these affordable seats on Iberia offer solid service and, overall, a good way to get to Europe or. Ben Nickel-D’Andrea writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 21, 2021

Yet another Seventh Circuit decision has affirmed that a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not, by itself, create an injury-in-fact sufficient for Article III standing. This time, however, two judges concurring in judgment voiced their belief that the circuit has gone too far in its interpretation of the Supreme Court’s Spokeo v.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, travel appears poised to bounce back in a big way. According to a 2021 NerdWallet study, more than half of Americans (56%) plan to take their next vacation involving air travel and/or hotel/resort stays in 2021. This demand harks back to the so-called Golden Age of Travel of. Erin Hurd writes for NerdWallet.

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Credit Corp

MAY 21, 2021

This article originally appeared on Arrest Your Debt and has been republished with permission. When discussing salaries, you often hear about six-figure salaries. For many, six figures feel like that mythical and legendary wall that few can get past. For others, it’s the minimum salary needed to live comfortably due to the high cost of living in their area.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans [1] and offers plans in two-thirds of counties in the United States. UnitedHealthcare also partners with AARP, insuring the Medicare products that carry the AARP name. Three-quarters of UnitedHealthcare members are in highly rated plans, and UnitedHealthcare gets high marks overall.

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Public Citizen

MAY 21, 2021

by Paul Alan Levy. When Keep Pushing , a St. Louis community organization devoted to protecting the unhoused, went door-to-door to speak to tenants facing eviction orders and hand out a  flyer about their rights under the CDC eviction moratorium, one of the landlords whose tenants were visited, Norwood 2020, was desperate to suppress this potential threat to its bottom line.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 21, 2021

Traveling through an airport can be hectic, and savvy travelers know that access to an airport lounge can improve the experience. Many travelers are familiar with lounges affiliated with specific airlines and credit card issuers. But a lesser-known collection of airport lounges, Escape Lounges, should be on every traveler’s radar. Unlike most other lounges, they’re.

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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.

Fraser

MAY 21, 2021

The IRS has released its 2022 annual inflation adjustments for Health Savings Accounts (“HSAs”) as determined under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, IRS Revenue Procedure 2021-25 provides the adjusted limits for contributions to a HSA, as well as the high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) minimums and maximums for calendar year 2022.

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