Account Recovery
APRIL 1, 2025
A District Court judge has granted a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the defendant violated the statute by not including selfies of the collectors who were sending the plaintiff text message communications attempting to collect on an unpaid debt because the messages were “too impersonal” […]
In the Red
APRIL 1, 2025
As discussed in an earlier post called Jumping Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On April 1, 2025 , various dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code and related statutory provisions were increased for cases filed on or after today, April 1, 2025. This chart has a list of all of the dollar amount changes now in effect. The official bankruptcy forms have also been revised to reflect these new dollar amounts.
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Account Recovery
APRIL 1, 2025
Having already backtracked on its Payday Lending Rule and the Buy Now, Pay Later rule, nobody should be surprised that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced it was pulling back the medical debt credit reporting rule, although it did introduce a pair of twists that caught everyone in the industry off-guard.
TCPA
APRIL 1, 2025
A TCPA defendant in Arizona federal court recently uncovered what appears to be a previously undiscovered silver-lining to a default judgment: a denial of class certification. In Heidarpour v. Secured Mktg. Concepts Corp., 2025 WL 764287, at *1 (D. Ariz. Mar.
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.
Account Recovery
APRIL 1, 2025
This is one that could become a thing.
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Account Recovery
APRIL 1, 2025
Suit Alleges MVN Payment Option Violates FDCPA Judge Rules Selfies Must Accompany Collection Texts Regulators to Require Collector Empathy Training CFPB Repeals Medical Debt Credit Reporting Rule, Adds Repossession, Mandatory Reporting Requirement WORTH NOTING:April Fools’ Day pranks that have backfired in spectacular fashion … How to get free coffee from Dunkin’ today … Nobody knows […]
Burt and Associates
APRIL 1, 2025
Forbearance is a financial arrangement where a lender temporarily suspends or reduces loan payments, relieving borrowers facing financial hardship. This practice is prevalent across various sectors, including mortgages, student loans, and business financing , serving as a crucial tool for both borrowers and lenders to navigate temporary economic challenges.
Account Recovery
APRIL 1, 2025
In a surprising regulatory development, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) yesterday announced a joint rulemaking that will fundamentally change training requirements for debt collection professionals in both states and perhaps the nation.
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