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Judge Strikes Down CDC’s Ban on Evictions

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Texas has ruled that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) overstepped its authority when it ordered that all evictions be stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. A copy of the ruling in the case of Terkel v. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be accessed by clicking here. The defendants … The post Judge Strikes Down CDC’s Ban on Evictions appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How to Collect from Non-Paying SaaS Customers

Enterprise Recovery

Setting up any sort of retainer or regular payments seems to be a great business model. Subscribers to software-as-a-service are auto-billed or auto-renewed regularly, funding any updates to the product and keeping cash flowing. The challenges arise with missed payments or non-paying customers. Is there a good way to collect from non-paying SaaS customers?

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Ohio Passes Bill Shortening Statute of Limitations

Account Recovery

The Ohio legislature has passed a bill that will reduce the statutes of limitations on filing lawsuits to collect on debts to four or six years, depending on whether a written contract exists. The bill will now proceed to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature to become law, and he is expected to sign it, … The post Ohio Passes Bill Shortening Statute of Limitations appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Collection Agency for Semen Distributors & Breeders

Nexa Collect

Unpaid invoices are fairly common for animal breeders and semen distributors. There are times when repeated follow-ups with your customer simply does not help, and your past-due accounts receivable start to dig into your profits. It is fairly common in the breeders’ industry to assign past-due accounts to a debt collection agency. The involvement of a third-party agency does the trick in most cases.

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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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Okla. Senate Committee Passes Healthcare Collection Bill

Account Recovery

A bill advanced in the Oklahoma state legislature yesterday that would prohibit healthcare providers from reporting unpaid debts to a credit reporting agency or placing them with a collection agency unless the patient was provided with a “good faith estimate” of the cost of the services prior to them being rendered. A copy of SB548, … The post Okla.

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Utah Selects CSS IMPACT Financial Cloud as its Enterprise Debt Collections Platform

Account Recovery

February 23, 2021, UTAH – The State of Utah known as one of the fastest growing technology centers in the country, selects CSS IMPACT Financial Cloud as its Enterprise Debt Collections Ecosystem Platform. CSS, Inc., the developers of “IMPACT | HD 2.0” is the leading provider of “NextGen” Cloud Financial & Debt Collections Ecosystem platforms with a focus … The post Utah Selects CSS IMPACT Financial Cloud as its Enterprise Debt Collections Platform appeared first on AccountsR

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Living Room Ideas On a Budget–[Top 14] in 2021

Credit Corp

This post originally appeared in The Financially Independent Millennial. . Table of contents. Gathering Budget Friendly Ideas for a Living Room Makeover 14: Consider What You Don’t Have 13: Create Eye-Catching Vignettes 12: Rearrange the Furniture 11: Add Artwork on the Walls 10: Create Multiple Seating Areas 9: The Power of Paint 8: Add a Touch of Green with House Plants 7: Layer up Rugs 6: Update Your Cushions 5: Create a Gallery Wall 4: Mix up the Lighting 3: Update with Handy Storage 2

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Senators Re-Introduce Call Blocking Bill

Account Recovery

Sen. Mike Crapo [R-Idaho] and Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-Minn.] are taking another stab at their anti-robocall bill, seeking to give voice service providers the power to create their own whitelists of phone numbers that are not eligible to be blocked and to empower the Federal Communications Commission to create a report analyzing the effectiveness of … The post Senators Re-Introduce Call Blocking Bill appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Disneyland Partially Reopens With $75 Tickets and No Rides

Nerd Wallet

Most of the Disneyland Resort has been closed for nearly a year, but it’s set to reopen — sort of — in March through a new ticketed event dubbed “A Touch of Disney.” About A Touch of Disney What and when For $75, ticket holders will gain access to most of Disney California Adventure Park, Sally French writes for NerdWallet. Email: sfrench@nerdwallet.com.

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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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Daily Digest – February 26. Judge Strikes Down CDC’s Ban on Evictions; Ohio Shortens SOL

Account Recovery

JUDGE STRIKES DOWN CDC’S BAN ON EVICTIONS A District Court judge in Texas has ruled that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) overstepped its authority when it ordered that all evictions be stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. OHIO PASSES BILL SHORTENING STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS The Ohio legislature has passed a bill that will reduce the … The post Daily Digest – February 26.

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How to Measure & Improve the Employee Experience | Arbeit

Arbeit Software

You know what you think about your employees, but do you know what your employees think about you? Mike Cardus , organizational development expert, walks us through how to measure & improve the employee experience at any organization, step-by-step.

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Underrated Reasons Why You Need a Best Western Rewards Premium Mastercard

Nerd Wallet

If you’re a traveler looking for inexpensive but quality hotels, you’re probably familiar with Best Western. This hotel group spans 18 brands in about 100 countries. Even if you stay only a few times per year, you should consider the Best Western Rewards® Premium Mastercard®. Not only will the card generate Best Western Rewards points. Michael Friedman writes for NerdWallet.

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Absa Bank Doubles Self-Service Customers To 43 Percent

Fico Collections

Communications Solution Delivers ROI of 29:1. Absa Bank, one of Africa’s largest financial groups, has transformed its collections operations in just three months by deploying FICO® Customer Communication Services (CCS). The number of self-paying customers nearly doubled, from 23 percent to 43 percent , and immediately reduced impairment charges, resulting in a three-month ROI of 29:1.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

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?

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Smart Ways to Negotiate Your Salary in an Uncertain Economy

Nerd Wallet

The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions. For Haley Jones, a 24-year-old resident of Michigan, the coronavirus changed the needs of her company, and as she adapted to meet them, her responsibilities were no longer confined to her marketing specialist role. “I graduated with a marketing degree, no medical experience at all, and I.

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4 Data Best Practices for a Timeless Digital Customer Experience

Fico Collections

Many financial institutions are trying to create a “360 degree view” of their customer to determine the best experience for them. But organizations I work with find this “360 degree view” to be an abstract concept. Gathering customer data and using it in a meaningful way is seen as a complicated and resource-intensive problem to execute. I am on a personal quest to simplify this concept so complex businesses can achieve this view and create effective digital experiences with it.

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The Hottest Marriott Hotels for Your Free Night Award

Nerd Wallet

With over 8,000 Marriott properties around the world, you have plenty of choices for redeeming a Marriott free night award — but only a fraction stand out as the top picks for Marriott Bonvoy member redemptions. The in-the-know Bonvoy members who flock to these properties reveal a lot of great choices for your next free. JT Genter writes for NerdWallet.

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Volpe February 25, 2021 NH Probate Court Order

McLane

This Order is offered for educational purposes only. References to law and rules may not be current or accurate. Counsel must evaluate whether the Order has utility in a given case. I am always happy to try to answer general questions of fellow counsel about law and practice and can be reached via the information below. Ralph F. Holmes McLane Middleton. ralph.holmes@mclane.com (603) 628-1409 (office) (857) 278-0019 (cell).

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process. Here are four ways MeridianLink Collect can support your team: Omnichannel communications Compliance rules & checklists Workflows & queues One interface with supporting integrations And that’s just the start.

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Is Uber Eats Pass Worth It?

Nerd Wallet

While restaurant delivery services like Uber Eats were already around before COVID-19, the pandemic took delivery from something often reserved for pizza and Chinese food to virtually all restaurant types. If you’re a regular user of Uber Eats, you may be interested in a monthly subscription that gets you discounts when ordering. Here’s a look. Eric Rosenberg writes for NerdWallet.

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The FDCPA and Foreclosures: Ninth Circuit District Court Denies Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment on All Counts

Troutman Sanders

In Milburn v. SN Servicing, LLC , a district court in the Ninth Circuit denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment regarding the plaintiffs’ allegations that the defendant violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Oregon Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Act in its mortgage servicing activity. In denying summary judgment, this decision serves as a reminder to servicers to ensure a thorough review of correspondence from a borrower to evaluate whether they may file for nonjudicial

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Matthew Hofstra named new Chief Revenue Officer at Katabat

Katabat

Wilmington, DE — February 25, 2021 — Katabat, a leading global supplier of debt management software solutions, announced that Matt Hofstra has joined the executive team of the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Matt has over 15 years of experience driving growth for Silicon Valley software technology companies and leading sales, marketing and other revenue generating functions.

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New York’s Highest Court Makes Key Rulings in Favor of Lenders Clarifying What Accelerates and De-Accelerates a Mortgage Debt for Statute of Limitations Purposes

Consumer Finance Watch

Wayne Streibich, Diana M. Eng, and Chenxi Jiao On February 18, 2021, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision reversing the Appellate Division, First Department (“First Department”) and Appellate Division, Second Department’s (“Second Department”) decisions in Freedom Mortgage Corp.

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.

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If a Stranger Offers You Student Loan Forgiveness, Hang Up

Nerd Wallet

Student loan scammers have a brand-new hook: “Biden student loan forgiveness” or “stimulus forgiveness.” Behind the pitch is the same old fraudster playbook, one that persuades federal student loan borrowers to pay for services they could get for free or to share personal account information in exchange for forgiveness. The extended pause on federal student.

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SEC to Review Public-Company Climate-Change Disclosures

Burr Forman

Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee issued a February 24 statement directing the Commission Staff to review public-company climate-change-related disclosures. The Staff will assess current disclosures in light of the SEC’s prior 2010 guidance and “update” that guidance. The prior guidance did not mandate specific climate disclosures, but instead focused on how climate-change issues might affect existing disclosure obligations regarding, for example, material legal compliance or litigation issue

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SEC to Review Public-Company Climate-Change Disclosures

Burr Forman

Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee issued a February 24 statement directing the Commission Staff to review public-company climate-change-related disclosures. The Staff will assess current disclosures in light of the SEC’s prior 2010 guidance and “update” that guidance. The prior guidance did not mandate specific climate disclosures, but instead focused on how climate-change issues might affect existing disclosure obligations regarding, for example, material legal compliance or litigation issue