Consumer Finance

JANUARY 5, 2025

The CFPB sued Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance for setting families up to fail when they borrowed money to buy a manufactured home.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JANUARY 5, 2025

With the new year comes an increase in the minimum wage in New York. The new rate depends on the region where the employee works. As of January 1, 2025, the state minimum wage increased by $0.50. In many parts of New York, the minimum wage is now $16.50, more than double the $7.50 federal minimum wage. Will the new minimum wage affect debt collection?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

For anchor law firm software, like case management software even if you dont like what youre using, you may feel like youre stuck. With so much data stored in those systems, and so many integrations linked to them, it may seem impossible to move even if you have eyes for a new platform. However, while transitioning from one case management software to another is difficult its not impossible.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

If youve been following the news about lawyers use of artificial intelligence, youll know that hallucinations have been an issue. When a generative AI tool, like ChatGPT , hallucinates , it essentially makes things up. Now, thats a problem if, say, youre an attorney adding a court case to a legal brief, that youll submit to the court. Theres a whole line of caselaw , about how bad this can be, starting with Mata v Avianca.

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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.