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Compliance Digest – December 27

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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What are your plans for improving the customer experience in 2022?

American Profit Recovery

There is one thing we have spent an enormous amount of time on here in American Profit Recovery and that is making sure all clients have an enjoyable and productive experience with our team. People compliment us every day when they call our front desk because they can tell the person answering the phone is smiling. You can hear it in their voice. It doesn’t matter if you come to us for commercial debt collections or medical collections, we want to make sure that your journey with our team

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Due to Lack of Standing

Account Recovery

Saying that you expended “time, money, and effort” trying to identify what to do when you are confused as to whom the original creditor was after receiving a collection letter is not enough for a plaintiff to have standing to sue, ruled a District Court judge in Maryland, who has granted a defendant’s motion to … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Due to Lack of Standing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Smart Money Podcast: What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 2

Nerd Wallet

This article provides information for educational purposes. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend specific investments, including stocks, securities or cryptocurrencies. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode continues our celebration of our listeners’ money wins in 2021.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Daily Digest – December 27. Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class-Action; Florida Asks CFPB to ‘Reevaluate’ Parts of Reg F

Account Recovery

JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN FDCPA CLASS ACTION OVER LACK OF STANDING Saying that you expended “time, money, and effort” trying to identify what to do when you are confused as to whom the original creditor was after receiving a collection letter is not enough for a plaintiff to have standing to sue, ruled a District … The post Daily Digest – December 27.

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Collection ‘Kingpin’ Ordered to Disclose Finances or Face Jail

Account Recovery

Time might finally be running out on Douglas MacKinnon’s attempts to keep from having to produce a list of his assets to settle a $60 million judgment. The collection “kingpin” who is facing the judgment after being sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been ordered by a federal judge to furnish information about … The post Collection ‘Kingpin’ Ordered to Disclose Finances or Face Jail appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Holiday Inn vs. Holiday Inn Express: Which is Right for Your Trip?

Nerd Wallet

With 16 different brands, IHG Rewards members have many hotel experiences to choose from. Two of the most well-known brands are the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. While these two brands have very similar sounding names, there is indeed a difference between them. Here are some of the major similarities and differences between the. Lee Huffman writes for NerdWallet.

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Florida CFO Asks CFPB to ‘Reevaluate’ Reg F’s Communication Provisions

Account Recovery

Add the state of Florida to the list of those opposed to Regulation F’s provisions allowing debt collectors to privately communicate with individuals over social media networks as well as text messages and email to attempt to collect unpaid debts. The Chief Financial Officer of the state sent a letter to Rohit Chopra, the Director … The post Florida CFO Asks CFPB to ‘Reevaluate’ Reg F’s Communication Provisions appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Is the Marriott Vacation Club Worth It?

Nerd Wallet

Marriott Bonvoy is well known for its 30 hotel brands around the world, plus a popular Homes and Villas by Marriott International collection of vacation rentals. But it also has a vacation timeshare program, the Marriott Vacation Club, that has plenty of fans. Marriott Vacation Club includes more than 60 resorts and 13,000 villas around. Ramsey Qubein writes for NerdWallet.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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Holiday Shoppers Are Going into Debt

Direct Recovery

Early retail numbers are already showing that 2021 was a fantastic holiday season for retail businesses, but are those sales numbers creating the next massive bubble for consumers? A recent article from CNBA notes that 45% of holiday shoppers had planned to use buy now, pay later services ranging from standard credit cards to new options provided by companies like Affirm through partnerships with retail giants like Target and Amazon.

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Small Business Loans NYC: Your Local Funding Guide

Nerd Wallet

Small business loans for New York City small businesses can come from many sources—from local government-guaranteed programs to national banks that lend especially to NYC businesses, options abound for NYC business owners who need access to small business funding. Top 6 small business loans for NYC businesses Though small businesses in NYC can access loans.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. We regularly update this site with COVID-19 news and developments, recommendations from leading health organizations, and tools that businesses can use free of charge.

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3 reasons to use post-judgment litigation in collections

Collections Law

Once you manage to receive a judgment from the court for the debt a client or customer owes you, your next step is collecting on that judgment. Sometimes this is easier said than done. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC, we know how difficult collection can be, even when you have a judgment. We have over 45 years of experience collecting on debt and know that there are many avenues to commercial debt collection.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

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Courthouse News Service Sues California Clerks For Allegedly Violating First Amendment Right of Access to Court Records

Troutman Sanders

This month, Courthouse News Service (CNS) filed suit against several clerks of the Superior Court of California for allegedly violating the First Amendment rights of members of the press by restricting access to newly filed civil complaints. This suit follows on the heels of CNS’ recent lawsuit in Virginia that also asserted the First Amendment rights of the press to access court records, which Troutman Pepper reported here.

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COVID-19 as a Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Burr Forman

Can COVID-19 be Considered a Disability? The EEOC recently published guidance indicating that, in some instances, COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Although the definition of “disability” is construed broadly in favor of coverage, not every COVID-19 case will qualify as a disability. The ADA requires a case-by-case approach to make this determination.

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2021 Update for Rollback Taxes in South Carolina

Burr Forman

South Carolina rollback tax laws changed in 2021, with potentially significant implications for real estate transactions where rollback taxes may come into play. What are rollback taxes? South Carolina Code Section 12-43-220 requires that any time a property changes from receiving the benefit of an agricultural use special assessment ratio property tax exemption to any other use, rollback taxes are to be assessed and billed to the property.

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