Thu.Mar 27, 2025

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Judge Denies Competing MSJs in FDCPA Case Over Garnishment

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New York has denied motions for summary judgment filed by the plaintiff and the defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case over the garnishment of a bank account that may have included funds that were exempt seeking to pay a rental debt from more than two decades ago.

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CFPB Offers Regulatory Relief for Small Loan Providers

Consumer Finance

The Bureau will keep its enforcement and supervision resources focused on pressing threats to consumers, particularly servicemen and veterans.

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CFPB Seeks to Vacate Settlement in Case Against Mortgage Lender

Account Recovery

Nobody was surprised when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began dropping enforcement actions and lawsuits after replacing Rohit Chopra as director and installing Russell Vought as acting director.

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Congressional Hearing Discusses Future of the CFPB and Consumer Protection

Account Recovery

The House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Financial Institutions held a hearing titled yesterday aimed at discussing the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This hearing comes at a time of ongoing debate about the CFPB’s effectiveness, its regulatory approach, and the need for reforms to ensure it operates fairly and transparently.

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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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Getting to Know Cathy Fellabaum of Harvest Strategy Group

Account Recovery

I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.