Account Recovery

MARCH 6, 2025

The Washington State Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against a collection agency, accusing it of failing to comply with state law by not disclosing consumers’ rights regarding medical debt information. The lawsuit claims that the collection agency sent more than 400,000 collection notices to Washington residents without the necessary disclosures, a violation of the state’s Collection Agency Act.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 6, 2025

FAQ: Can I recover the cost of collection or attorney’s fees for debt collection? A frequently asked question about New York debt collection is whether a creditor can recover the cost of collections, including attorney’s fees. A request to recover the collection costs, including attorney’s fees, can be included in mediation, arbitration , or a debt collection lawsuit in New York if there is a clause in the underlying agreement.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 6, 2025

A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a third-party complaint filed against it by a collection law firm over issues with a wage garnishment. The decision, handed down by District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, dismissed claims made by the law firm against the Office of the Mercer County Sheriff (OMCS), which was accused of mishandling a wage garnishment related to a debt collection case.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 6, 2025

In this final episode of our Year in Review series, Chris Willis is joined by colleagues David Anthony, Stefanie Jackman, and Jonathan Floyd to discuss the year in review and look ahead for debt collection. They provide crucial updates on significant developments in 2024, including the heightened regulatory focus on medical debt at both federal and state levels, and the implications of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) uncertain future.

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Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

Account Recovery

MARCH 6, 2025

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. TEC is now extending its services by offering proven, industry-leading technology solutions alongside of our Professional Services to help Clients feel confident in their technology de

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Account Recovery

MARCH 6, 2025

Getting to Know Brent Adair of State Collection Service Washington AG Sues Agency for Not Including Required Disclosure in Letters Judge Dismisses Third-Party Complaint Filed by Collection Law Firm CFPB Roundup WORTH NOTING:With Spring and Summer around the corner, here are the best smokeless fire pits … The do’s and don’ts of writing a good resume … Why Daylight Savings Time makes no sense … Are we heading for an “economic heart attack“?

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