Account Recovery
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a pair of healthcare providers, alleging they violated state law in California by sending confidential medical information to a third-party collection agency, which was subsequently publicized as a result of a data breach.
Consumer Finance
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial institutions that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination on the basis of their national origin, race, and other characteristics covered by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, regardless of their immigration status.
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Account Recovery
OCTOBER 11, 2023
GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2023 — Barron & Newburger is pleased to announce the addition of two experienced attorneys who bring significant experience in data security, litigation, and compliance consulting. Mark Smith joins the firm’s Houston Texas office as a shareholder.
Consumer Finance
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The CFPB and Federal Trade Commission took action against a rental screening subsidiary of the TransUnion conglomerate.
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.
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 11, 2023
During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers.
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Account Recovery
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has imposed sanctions against a pro se serial litigant and ordered him to pay nearly $9,000 in legal fees to the defendant’s attorneys in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff’s “lack of candor” in attempting to relitigate issues already decided against him were frivolous.
Credit Corp
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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Account Recovery
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday filed a lawsuit against a mortgage lender, accusing it of violating a previous enforcement order to improve the accuracy of the data it submitted to the federal government by sending in data not once, but twice that had mistakes on it.
Consumer Finance
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Credit reporting agencies have a responsibility to ensure that consumers’ personal data is accurate and secure.
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Account Recovery
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Judge Grants Sanctions Against Pro Se Plaintiff in FDCPA Case Healthcare Providers Sued for Sending Confidential Medical Info to Collection Agencies CFPB Sues Lender for Failing to Submit Accurate Data 26 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: Mary Lou Retton is fighting for her life after contracting a very rare form of pneumonia … How […]
Consumer Finance
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice (collectively, the agencies) jointly issue this statement to assist creditors and borrowers in understanding the potential civil rights implications of a creditor’s consideration of an individual’s immigration status under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
UK debt collections
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Millions of pounds of unpaid council tax debt has been written off by an authority, it has been revealed. A Liverpool City Council report said about £42m of debts , which was mostly uncollected council tax dating back to 1997, was now “clearly irrecoverable” The Labour-run authority said “regular review and write-off of debt ” was a “standard financial practice” The council’s Liberal Democrat opposition said it was a “smack in the face” to ra
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Eminent domain in Florida often takes center stage when government entities embark on construction projects of public importance. These projects can range from essential road widening initiatives and the construction of new sidewalks to the installation of underground and above-ground utilities and more. In the midst of these endeavors, Temporary Construction Easements (“TCEs”) emerge as vital tools that enable access to private properties for a limited duration while the project is underway.
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?
Sawin & Shea
OCTOBER 11, 2023
People file for bankruptcy for any number of reasons, from job loss, to unpaid medical bills , to sky-high credit card bills. And it’s not an uncommon event either– roughly 375,000 people filed for bankruptcy in 2022 alone. It’s a good solution for many people because declaring bankruptcy provides some relief from the crushing weight of unpaid debt and helps them make a fresh start.
Credit Corp
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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Consumer Finance
OCTOBER 11, 2023
La CFPB y el DOJ emiten declaración conjunta afirmando que las instituciones no podrían usar estatus migratorio para discriminar a solicitantes de crédito.
NACM
OCTOBER 11, 2023
B2B credit management is more than just a career—it's a lifestyle. Credit professionals are constantly adapting and learning more about industry trends, their customers, their peers and themselves. With six levels of professional certifications in NACM's Professional Certification Program, credit professionals are not only gaining knowledge and sha.
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