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CFPB Takes Action Against Fay Servicing for Illegal Foreclosure Actions and Violating Law Enforcement Order

Consumer Finance

The CFPB ordered Fay Servicing to pay a $2 million penalty for violations of mortgage servicing laws, and for violations of a 2017 agency order.

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Daily Digest – August 20. Collectors Facing FDCPA Class Actions Over Timing of Digital Communications; Judge Upholds Jury Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over BK Search

Account Recovery

Collectors Facing FDCPA Class Actions Over Timing of Digital Communications Judge Upholds Jury Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over BK Search Appeals Court Reverses Decision for Defendant in FCRA Case Over Dispute Investigation Sharing More Comments on CFPB’s Proposed Medical Debt Credit Reporting Rule WORTH NOTING: Busting three common myths about infidelity … A hack that can keep you healthy and get rid of your hiccups at the same time … Don’t be one of the many vehicle ow

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Collectors Facing FDCPA Class Actions Over Timing of Digital Communications

Account Recovery

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Judge Upholds Jury Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over BK Search

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New Jersey has denied a plaintiff’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the jury did not act unreasonably when it ruled that the defendant had proved that it had reasonable procedures in place to scrub accounts to ensure the plaintiff had not filed for bankruptcy protection.

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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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Appeals Court Reverses Decision for Defendant in FCRA Case Over Dispute Investigation

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has reversed a lower court’s ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act, ruling that the defendant did not follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of information in the plaintiff’s credit report. The Background: The suit originated when the plaintiff discovered that his efforts to refinance student loans and obtain personal loans were thwarted by inaccurate information in his credit r