Mon.Mar 10, 2025

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Flag from Account

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A District Court judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case on the grounds that not removing a dispute notification on the plaintiff’s credit report is not a false or misleading statement in connection with the collection of a debt. The background: The plaintiff reviewed her credit report last April and noticed that a debt from the defendant was marked as disputed.

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The EEOC Charge: Guidance for Employers

Jimerson Firm

Dealing with an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge can be complex and daunting. However, employers who understand the process and implement proactive measures can help minimize risks and streamline responses. This blog post outlines key aspects of the EEOC charge lifecycle and provide practical advice for employers. The EEOC and Its Role The EEOC was established under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to enforce laws against workplace discrimination.

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Hospitals Face Rising Denials and Falling Collection Rates: What it Means for Revenue Cycle Leaders

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Hospitals and health systems faced increasing financial pressure in 2024 as collection rates from insured patients declined and initial claim denials continued to rise, according to data from Kodiak Solutions. The background: Much of the rise in denials stems from commercial health plans and Medicare Advantage plans, which saw increases in request-for-information (RFI) denials from 2023 to 2024.

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Employer’s Guide to Protected Classes, Discrimination, and Harassment

Jimerson Firm

In todays increasingly regulated work environment, understanding the legal landscape of workplace compliance is crucial for employers. Missteps in handling discrimination, harassment, and the treatment of protected classes can lead to costly Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges and damage to a companys reputation. This blog post is aimed at providing practical insights to help employers comply with legal requirements and foster a workplace culture of diversity and fairness.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Compliance Digest – March 10

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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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Daily Digest – March 10. Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Flag from Account; Bill Introduce to Dismantle Federal Student Aid Enforcement Office

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Flag from Account Bill Introduce to Dismantle Federal Student Aid Enforcement Office Hospitals Face Rising Denials and Falling Collection Rates: What it Means for Revenue Cycle Leaders Compliance Digest March 10 WORTH NOTING:17 household essentials it is probably time to replace … One specific exercise to help improve your sleep … Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest rates in months … How much more attractive