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Daily Digest – May 1. Judge Grants MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Call Volume, Use of Local Number; Debt Relief Firm Settles TCPA Class Action

Account Recovery

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ IN FDCPA CASE OVER CALL VOLUME, USE OF LOCAL NUMBER A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the use of a local phone number from a collection agency based in another state and that 14 … The post Daily Digest – May 1. Judge Grants MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Call Volume, Use of Local Number; Debt Relief Firm Settles TCPA Class Action first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Seventh Circuit Holds Bankruptcy Debtor Has No Standing to Assert FDCPA Claims

Burr Forman

In Pucillo v. National Credit Systems, Inc., No. 21-3131, 2023 WL 3090627 (7th Cir. Apr. 26, 2023), the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of the plaintiff's FDCPA claims for lack of Article III standing. The Seventh Circuit held that the plaintiff, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy debtor, did not allege a concrete injury where he asserted that the defendant's collection letters "confused," "scared," and "alarmed" him.

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Judge Grants MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Call Volume, Use of Local Number

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the use of a local phone number from a collection agency based in another state and that 14 phone calls placed during a one-month period — even though 13 of those … The post Judge Grants MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Call Volume, Use of Local Number first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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5 common reasons for filing bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

When many people run into financial troubles, they turn to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a process that helps businesses and consumers eliminate many or all of their debts so that they can move forward with a clean financial slate. There are many reasons why some individuals file for bankruptcy. Here are five common reasons below. 1. Decreased income or layoff Some employers cut employees’ hours to the point where they’re working part-time.

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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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Debt Relief Firm Settles TCPA Class Action Over Pre-Recorded Calls

Account Recovery

A Pennsylvania law firm that specializes in debt relief services has filed a notice in Colorado federal court that it has reached a settlement in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action that claimed it was making calls to consumers using a pre-recorded voice without the proper consent to do so. A copy of the … The post Debt Relief Firm Settles TCPA Class Action Over Pre-Recorded Calls first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Oregon Legislature Debating Bill to Amend Garnishment, Debt Collection Regs

Account Recovery

A bill is progressing through the Oregon legislature that would protect and exempt more of an individual’s wages and assets from seizure in the event of judgments and garnishments, while also amending the state’s debt collection law. A copy of the bill, House Bill 2008, can be accessed by clicking here. The Oregon legislature’s House … The post Oregon Legislature Debating Bill to Amend Garnishment, Debt Collection Regs first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Collection Certifications LLC: New Name, New Partner, and Exciting Changes for 2023

Collection Industry News

[Grand Rapids, MI] – Collection Certifications LLC (formerly FDCPA Certifications LLC) is excited to announce the addition of collection industry compliance expert Sara Woggerman as a full partner. With over a decade of experience in the collection industry, Ms. Woggerman brings extensive compliance knowledge and expertise to the company. This addition will enable Collection Certifications LLC to expand its training options and industry impact significantly.

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Compliance Digest – May 1

Account Recovery

I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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Florida Makes Major Changes to Comparative Negligence Law

Jimerson Firm

On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law one of the most significant tort reform bills in Florida history, HB 837. This new law makes sweeping changes to long-standing Florida civil tort law in numerous areas related to negligence, insurance bad faith and related rules of evidence, among others. This blog addresses a major change to Florida’s longstanding comparative negligence law, which moved Florida from a pure comparative negligence state to a modified comparative n

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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.