Mon.Sep 25, 2023

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Judge Grants Summary Judgment for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Local Phone Numbers

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In a case that was defended by Rick Perr and the team at Kaufman Dolowich, a District Court judge in Illinois — on his own motion — has granted summary judgment in favor of a defendant on the remaining two counts in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that using a local number […]

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Industry 4.0 Calling for Supply Chain Finance Collaboration

Qualco

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global econom y , driving both financial and social growth. Yet , the y often face cha llenges like limited access to capital, primari ly due to a lack of information with banks and lengthy due diligence processes. The 4 th Industrial Revolution , or Industry 4.0 , is driven by technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data analytics.

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Daily Digest – September 25. Judge Grants Summary Judgment for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Local Phone Numbers; Judge Dismisses Most Claims in FDCPA, FCRA Suit, Denies MTD on 1692g Claim

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Judge Grants Summary Judgment for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Local Phone Numbers Judge Dismisses Most Claims in FDCPA, FCRA Suit, Denies MTD on 1692g Claim Battle Over CFPB Proposal to Ban Medical Debt on Credit Reports Already Heating Up Compliance Digest – September 25 Solutions by Text Appoints New Chief Product Officer to Bring […]

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New Jersey Federal Court Holds Bank Levy Provides Basis for Standing in FDCPA Case

Troutman Sanders

On September 15, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied the defendant’s summary judgment motion holding instead that a bank levy against the plaintiff served as a basis for standing to assert a claim under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). In Tomaine v. Selip & Stylianou, LLP , the plaintiff failed to make the required payments due on his credit card account.

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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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Compliance Digest – September 25

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Judge Dismisses Most Claims in FDCPA, FCRA Suit, Denies MTD on 1692g Claim

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A District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss on most of the claims that it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Truth-in-Lending Act, but denied it on one FDCPA because the defendant purportedly did not properly respond to a verification request […]

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CFPB Reacts Quickly and Favorably to Petition Submitted to it by Consumer Groups to Ban Pre-dispute Arbitration

Collection Industry News

Last week, a group of consumer advocate organizations filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the CFPB that would prohibit the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer contracts in favor of arbitration clauses that would permit consumers to choose between arbitration and litigation only after a dispute has arisen. We published a blog last Friday in which we enumerated the many flaws in the Petition and urged the CFPB to reject it.

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Battle Over CFPB Proposal to Ban Medical Debt on Credit Reports Already Heating Up

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If the initial salvos are any indication, the battle over the proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ban medical debts from consumers’ credit reports is going to contentious.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Finance Services industry over the past week: Federal Activities State Activities Federal Activities: On September 21, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) outlined a plan for rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that could significantly impact the entire consumer data ecosystem.

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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.