Tue.Feb 28, 2023

article thumbnail

Complaint Accuses Hospital, Agency of Trying to Collect on Worker’s Comp Debt

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more? Call … The post Complaint Accuses Hospital, Agency of Trying to Collect on Worker’s Comp Debt first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

article thumbnail

Supreme Court Hears Student Debt Cancellation Cases: What to Know

Nerd Wallet

Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet. Email: anna@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @AnnaHelhoski. Eliza Haverstock writes for NerdWallet. Email: ehaverstock@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @elizahaverstock. The article Supreme Court Hears Student Debt Cancellation Cases: What to Know originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Judge Recommends Sanctions Against Plaintiff’s Attorney in FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

A Magistrate judge in Florida has recommended that an attorney with Credit Repair Lawyers of America be sanctioned and pay the defendant’s attorney’s fees in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, after the attorney sent a letter indicating the plaintiff was no longer disputing the debt, when in fact the plaintiff was still disputing … The post Judge Recommends Sanctions Against Plaintiff’s Attorney in FDCPA Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

article thumbnail

CFPB Announces Appointments of New Advisory Committee Members

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today the appointment of new members to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Reaction to SCOTUS’s Decision to Hear Arguments in CFPB Funding Case

Account Recovery

So yesterday’s big news was the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in a case related to whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding structure is constitutional or not. The impact and ramifications of the outcome of this case — which might not be known for a year or so because it’s expected that the … The post Reaction to SCOTUS’s Decision to Hear Arguments in CFPB Funding Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Creditor’s Suit Over Debt Collection Phone Calls

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling that refused to enjoin an action filed in state court in California that accused Credit One Bank of violating the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by employing a vendor to make “extensive harassing debt collection” calls to California residents.

article thumbnail

Survey: Some Americans who plan to retire say they’ll leave the workforce early

Nerd Wallet

Erin El Issa writes for NerdWallet. Email: erin@nerdwallet.com. The article Survey: Some Americans who plan to retire say they’ll leave the workforce early originally appeared on NerdWallet.

87
article thumbnail

Daily Digest – February 28. Complaint Accuses Hospital, Agency of Trying to Collect Worker’s Comp Debt; Judge Recommends Sanctions Against Plaintiff’s Attorney

Account Recovery

COMPLAINT ACCUSES HOSPITAL, AGENCY OF TRYING TO COLLECT ON WORKER’S COMP DEBT A plaintiff has accused two healthcare providers and a collection operation ion California of violating the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to collect on debts that were allegedly incurred after the plaintiff was … The post Daily Digest – February 28.

article thumbnail

What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? See Prices and Plans

Nerd Wallet

Cara Smith writes for NerdWallet. Email: cara.smith@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @[link] The article What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? See Prices and Plans originally appeared on NerdWallet.

85
article thumbnail

The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

article thumbnail

Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

There are few life events as stressful as a foreclosure. Foreclosing on your home upends your family’s life, negatively impacts your credit history, and may hurt your ability to get a new mortgage in the future. However, there are ways to prevent foreclosure, even if you can’t afford your mortgage payments. One of those methods is through a loan modification.

article thumbnail

Business Money Market Accounts: Compare Rates and Top Options

Nerd Wallet

Kelsey Sheehy writes for NerdWallet. Email: ksheehy@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @KelseyLSheehy. The article Business Money Market Accounts: Compare Rates and Top Options originally appeared on NerdWallet.

79
article thumbnail

Second Circuit Affirms Judgment in Favor of Law Firm in Meaningful-Attorney-Involvement FDCPA Class Action

Troutman Sanders

On February 13, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of an Eastern District of New York court and found that the defendant law firm, Mandarich Law Group, LLC (Mandarich), had conducted a meaningful attorney review of the plaintiff debtor’s account prior to mailing her a debt collection letter on the firm’s letterhead. The three-judge panel set forth the decision in a summary order, which does not have precedential effect.

article thumbnail

NVIDIA vs. AMD: Which Chip Stock Looks Better for 2023?

Nerd Wallet

Steven Porrello writes for NerdWallet. Email: wpguestuser+sporrello@nerdwallet.com. The article NVIDIA vs. AMD: Which Chip Stock Looks Better for 2023? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

75
article thumbnail

Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

article thumbnail

I got a court judgment but the deadbeat still won’t pay. What now?

Collections Law

Some commercial debtors just won’t pay up even when they’ve lost in court. Can you believe it? That makes them something more than a regular deadbeat. To turn that judgment into money, you need the experienced collection attorneys at The Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC. We will relentlessly, ethically and effectively pursue your deadbeat until either you get paid or no one could get you paid.

article thumbnail

Universal Studios vs. Islands of Adventure

Nerd Wallet

Natasha Etzel writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article Universal Studios vs. Islands of Adventure originally appeared on NerdWallet.

74
article thumbnail

When a Company Goes Into Administration or Liquidation Who Gets Paid First?

Hudson Weir

Chances are, you’ve googled, “When a company goes into liquidation, who gets paid first?”. And thankfully, you’ve landed on this page. If a business goes into administration, it cannot pay its financial liabilities when due. Those the business owes money to are known as creditors. When a firm is liquidised, you may be wondering who should be paid first.

article thumbnail

5 Things to Know About the Revvi Card

Nerd Wallet

Craig Joseph writes for NerdWallet. Email: cjoseph@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Things to Know About the Revvi Card originally appeared on NerdWallet.

74
article thumbnail

Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

article thumbnail

California Attorney General Announces CCPA Investigative Sweeps

Collection Industry News

Background On January 27, 2023 (just ahead of Data Privacy Day), California Attorney General Rob Bonta (“AG”) announced an investigative sweep focused on mobile application providers in the retail, travel, and food service industries. The AG sent out noncompliance letters targeting (a) mobile applications that either do not honor consumer opt-out requests or do not provide the appropriate mechanisms for consumers to stop the sale or sharing of their data, and (b) businesses that fail to process

Retail 40
article thumbnail

How to Leverage Hotel Elite Status for a $100 Carnival Cruise

Nerd Wallet

JT Genter writes for NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com. The article How to Leverage Hotel Elite Status for a $100 Carnival Cruise originally appeared on NerdWallet.

66
article thumbnail

Welcome to Internet and Mobile Marketing: HUD’s 1996 RESPA CLO Policy Statement Finally Refreshed

Consumer Finance Watch

R. Colgate Selden, R. Andrew Arculin, Scott D. Samlin, Paula M. Vigo Marques, and Daniel V. Funaro ● A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) advisory opinion refreshes the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s computer loan origination system policy statement … Continue reading → The post Welcome to Internet and Mobile Marketing: HUD’s 1996 RESPA CLO Policy Statement Finally Refreshed appeared first on Consumer Finance Watch.

Loans 40
article thumbnail

5 Best Places to Advertise Your Business Online

Nerd Wallet

Elizabeth Kellogg writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article 5 Best Places to Advertise Your Business Online originally appeared on NerdWallet.

64
article thumbnail

Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

article thumbnail

Threat of Recession is Diminished

NACM

​Economists now expect a U.S. recession to occur later this year than previously forecasted after several reports point to signs of economic resiliency. "We have a hard time believing the economy is in recession today, given a strong labor market and corporate earnings growth," Tim Holland, chief investment officer at Orion Advisor Solutions told F.

5
article thumbnail

The CFPB and FTC Continue to Focus on Tenant Screening

Troutman Sanders

On February 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) jointly issued a Request for Information, seeking public comment on how background screening affects individuals seeking rental housing in the United States. Specifically, the Request seeks information on the use of consumer reports and credit scores, criminal and eviction records, and algorithms in the tenant screening process.

Trade 52