Thu.Sep 07, 2023

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Minn. AG Announces Investigation in 52 Student Loan Debt Relief Companies

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of Minnesota yesterday announced that he has opened investigations into 52 different student loan debt relief companies that are suspected of violating Minnesota law. Many of the companies, which are based in California, appear to be offering debt settlement services to individuals in Minnesota without first registering with the state.

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25 Passive Income Ideas to Make Money [2023]

Credit Corp

The average American net worth varies due to many factors, with some people making far more than others. If you’re behind the national average, it may seem difficult to catch up, but whether you have bad credit or a lot of debt, you can still begin building your net worth by learning how to generate passive income. Passive income is a great way to generate more income, pay down your debt, and start saving and investing for your future.

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Daily Digest – September 7. Getting to Know Bekah Luebcke of Crown Asset Management; Judge Denies Defendant’s Bid for Sanctions in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Notification

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Bekah Luebcke of Crown Asset Management Judge Denies Defendant’s Bid for Sanctions in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Notification Collection Law Firm President Has License Suspended, Under Criminal Investigation: Report Minn.

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Credit Card on File is a Game-Changer for Businesses

PDC Flow

Keeping a credit card on file is a convenient best practice for companies that know they will need to take payments later, once an order has been fulfilled or work is completed. What Does Card on File Mean? Card on file (COF) transactions allow companies to capture and store payment details from customers. The details are securely stored so the business can process transactions in the future without requesting those same details again.

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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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Judge Denies Defendant’s Bid for Sanctions in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Notification

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Georgia has denied a defendant’s motion for sanctions in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case that went all the way to summary judgment before the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the suit, which was over the defendant’s failure to remove a dispute from the plaintiff’s credit report.

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Collection Law Firm President Has License Suspended, Under Criminal Investigation: Report

Account Recovery

Yale Weinstein, the president of Burton Neil & Associates, a collection law firm in Pennsylvania has had his law license temporarily suspended while he is being investigated for alleged financial improprieties, according to a published report, and the firm’s website is now being directed to a different law firm, which notes that “Burton Neil & […]

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District council writes off £1.35m of uncollectable debt

UK debt collections

A small district council in Lincolnshire has written off £1.35m deemed as ‘uncollectable’ by officials. South Holland District Council (SHDC) took the steps after debt collection efforts failed results in debts not being paid. The uncollectable debt relates to a number of different financial matters – including council tax, business rates, sundry debts and overpayment of housing benefit.

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CFPB’s Rulemaking Under the FCRA – Crossover Episode With FCRA Focus Podcast

Troutman Sanders

Join us for the first episode in a special three-part series covering the CFPB’s intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Dave Gettings, Ethan Ostroff, and Kim Phan explore the historical events that led us to this point, the next steps in the rulemaking process, the expected timeline for a final rule, how the CFPB is coordinating with the FTC and other regulators, and the expected proposed rulemaking regar

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CFPB’s Rulemaking Under the FCRA – Crossover Episode With The Consumer Finance Podcast

Troutman Sanders

Join us for the first episode in a special three-part series covering the CFPB’s intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Dave Gettings, Ethan Ostroff, and Kim Phan explore the historical events that led us to this point, the next steps in the rulemaking process, the expected timeline for a final rule, how the CFPB is coordinating with the FTC and other regulators, and the expected proposed rulemaking regar

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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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Analyzing the Treasury’s Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance

Troutman Sanders

In this episode of The Crypto Exchange , Troutman Pepper Partner Ethan Ostroff welcomes his colleagues Mike Lowe and Matt Orso to discuss the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), which assesses how illicit actors are abusing DeFi services, as well as vulnerabilities unique to DeFi services. With this assessment, the Treasury has signaled its intent to increase focus on the DeFi sector, expecting DeFi market actors to integrate anti-money

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The SEC, Grayscale, and the Race for a Spot-Bitcoin ETF: An Inside Look at the APA’s “Arbitrary and Capricious” Standard

Troutman Sanders

In the ever-evolving world of digital assets and law, Grayscale Investments, LLC (Grayscale) found itself at the pinnacle of a major decision by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. On August 29, the court deemed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) denial of Grayscale’s October 19, 2021, spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application “arbitrary and capricious” and vacated the agency’s decision.

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Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Claim for Lack of Standing, Holding Hiring a Lawyer and Confusion is Not Enough

Troutman Sanders

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a suit holding that the plaintiff had not suffered a concrete injury, and therefore, lacked standing to assert a claim under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). In Choice v. Kohn Law Firm, S.C. et al , the lawsuit arose out of an unpaid consumer credit account with a bank.

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