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Getting to Know Melissa Plunkey of L J Ross Associates

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.

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Unenforceability of Ipso Facto Clauses

Jimerson Firm

Ipso Facto clauses are provisions in a contract providing that a party to the contract will be in default in the event of insolvency or due to the party’s financial condition. These provisions can cause headaches and heartburn, particularly when a party—or parties—are entering into bankruptcy proceedings. This blog will explain the limits of ipso facto clauses and why Florida courts decline to enforce them.

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Payment Processor to Pay $10M to Settle Claims with FTC, Barred from Working with Collectors, Debt Relief Companies

Account Recovery

The Federal Trade Commission has taken legal action against a payment processing company and two of its former executives, accusing them of processing payments for fraudulent and deceptive companies, including a debt relief organization.

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How Much Debt Is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with overwhelming debt, you may be wondering if bankruptcy is the right solution for your financial situation. One of the most common questions people have is “How Much Debt is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?” The truth is, there is no set minimum debt amount required to file for bankruptcy protection. However, that doesn’t mean bankruptcy is the best option for everyone with debt.

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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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Daily Digest – May 2. Getting to Know Melissa Plunkey of L J Ross Associates; Judge Awards Defendants $50k in Attorney’s Fees in FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Melissa Plunkey of L J Ross Associates Judge Awards Defendants $50k in Attorney’s Fees in FDCPA Case Payment Processor to Pay $10M to Settle Claims with FTC, Barred from Working with Collectors, Debt Relief Companies Why Healthcare Providers Need to Modernize Patient Payment Options WORTH NOTING: If you are looking for a […]

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Judge Awards Defendants $50k in Attorney’s Fees in FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

In a case that was defended by Avanti Bakane and the team at Gordon Rees, a District Court judge in Georgia has ordered the plaintiff’s in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case to pay nearly $50,000 in attorney’s fees and costs to the defendant, overruling all of the plaintiff’s objections to reduce the award.

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Why Healthcare Providers Need to Modernize Patient Payment Options

Account Recovery

A lot of healthcare providers are still feeling the financial pinch of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, and that may move more of them to take a proactively innovative approach to bolstering the payment options they offer patients as a means of improving their accounts receivable processes, according to a published report.