Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that accused a collector of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by not specifically mentioning that a portion of a debt could be disputed, thus allegedly deceiving the plaintiff into thinking only the whole amount could be disputed. A copy of … The post Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Over Dispute Notice appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nexa Collect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A Dental Office Manager also referred to as a Dental Practice Manager is an administrative position commonly accommodated in dental practices or orthodontic facilities. A Dental Office Manager is like an overall Administrator, also responsible for running the front offices of dental clinics and managing day-to-day operations fulfilled to assist the dental faculties to propagate a smooth work environment.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A month before it was sued by the Attorney General of Massachusetts for violating the state’s limit on how many collection calls can be made to an individual, among other allegations, Credit Acceptance Corp. filed a lawsuit of its own, against the AG, challenging the constitutionality of that law. A copy of the complaint in … The post CAC Sued Mass.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The student loan platform of President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden might not be the reason you vote for either in November. But the winning candidate’s policies could affect your financial future if you’re planning to attend college or have student loans to repay. Remember: Each candidate’s proposals may or may not. Ryan Lane is a writer at NerdWallet.

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

CAC SUES MASS. AG OVER CONSTITUTIONALITY OF CALL LIMIT REGS MONTH BEFORE IT WAS SUED FOR VIOLATING THEM A month before it was sued by the Attorney General of Massachusetts for violating the state’s limit on how many collection calls can be made to an individual, among other allegations, Credit Acceptance Corp. filed a lawsuit … The post Daily Digest – September 4.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The results of a survey of nearly 600 revenue cycle managers and healthcare provider chief financial officers asking them to assess the impact of COVID-19 on their operations paint a picture of opportunity for companies in the credit and collection industry, especially those that are already offering back-office and logistical support services to their clients. … The post COVID Causing Problems For Healthcare Providers, RCMs appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Before the pandemic, Steffen Kaplan, a social media and visual consultant in the New York area, preferred using cash to credit cards. He says cash helped him avoid overspending. But now, with the coronavirus still potentially lurking around every corner, his habits have changed. “I don’t carry cash around with me anymore,” Kaplan says. “Given. Kimberly Palmer is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

On August 31, 2020, the Tenth Circuit affirmed the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado’s holding that certain student loans not guaranteed by a governmental unit may be discharged in bankruptcy. Navient Solutions, LLC argued that the debtors’ student loans were excepted from their Chapter 13 discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)(A)(ii) which excepts “an obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In a crisis, long-term planning may lose out to quick and dirty solutions — regardless of the consequences. As the pandemic and its economic fallout continues, more cash-strapped consumers could fall into this trap if the Great Recession is any indicator. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that from 2007 through. Sean Pyles is a writer at NerdWallet.

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UK debt collections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The latest research shows that the majority of Businesses (SME’s) in the UK are being paid late as a result of the pandemic. This underhand business practice is threatening the recovery of the Economy according to findings by Bibby Financial Services. Payment times have jumped to over three weeks late for a third of the UK’s Businesses and 28% of Companies reported they had seen an increase in their bad debt ledger.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The student loan plan of President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden might not be the reason you vote in November. But the winning candidate’s policies could affect your financial future if you’re planning to attend college or have student loans to repay. Remember that each candidate’s proposals may or may not come. Cecilia Clark is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

If you have forgotten to pay a bill, you may begin to hear from a debt collector called TrueAccord. They will appear on your credit report as a collection agency, and this entry can cause problems for your credit score. Not only are debt collectors annoying but having one like TrueAccord on your credit report can let other lenders know that you tend to be late on payments.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Although opportunities to earn Radisson Rewards points may be more limited than other hotel loyalty programs, you’ll still find plenty of great uses for your Radisson points once you’ve racked them up. With over 1,200 hotels all over the world, Radisson Rewards points can be especially useful for travelers in the U.S., Europe, the Middle. Rand Shoaf is a writer at NerdWallet.

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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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Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) became law on April 7, 1986. For most of its nearly 35-year history, litigation involving COBRA has been relatively quiet. Most COBRA claims are tag-alongs, added as an afterthought to various sorts of discrimination claims, and a few cases involving the definition of “gross misconduct” (essentially the one narrow exception where an offer of COBRA coverage is not required).

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected airlines. Now, in an effort to woo travelers back to the skies, airlines are adopting more flyer-friendly policies. United Airlines led the way by announcing the elimination of change fees and standby fees. Within 24 hours, Delta Air Lines announced a similar policy and American Airlines went even further.

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Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “ CDC ”) located within the Department of Health and Human Services, announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the issuance of a new agency Order to temporarily halt residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 (the “ CDC Order ”). The CDC issued the CDC Order under its public health powers pursuant to Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act, explaining that evictions and a lack of housing stability could lead to a spike

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

With the diverse lineup of Hilton Honors credit cards on the market, there’s one for every type of Hilton guest. Based on how often you stay at hotels in the Hilton portfolio and the value you place on certain perks, you can choose between paying a high annual fee to get extra benefits or avoiding. Rand Shoaf is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: travel@nerdwallet.com.

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TCPA

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently dismissed a RICO lawsuit against a serial TCPA plaintiff, finding that, while the conduct alleged “might be unseemly,” it did not amount to racketeering activity. Jacovetti Law, P.C. v. Shelton, No.

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Nerd Wallet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Wyndham caters to business and leisure travelers by offering over 9,000 distinctive properties worldwide. As a member of the Wyndham Rewards program, you can choose from brands including La Quinta, Days Inn, Travelodge, Ramada, Dolce Hotels and Resorts and Wyndham Grand. With clearly defined redemption categories and easy-to-use online tools, Wyndham offers a straightforward loyalty.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

If you have heard from a debt collector called Rausch Sturm, you are probably being pursued for an old debt. You have also probably seen them appear on your credit report as a collections account. This is because Rausch Sturm has been hired by your original creditor to collect the debt on their behalf. You won’t stop hearing from them until you pay them or remove their account from your credit report in another way.

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Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Burr & Forman announces the addition of Nashville-based associate Renee Rayne to the firm’s Health Care practice group. Her practice focuses on the representation of public hospitals, private hospitals and physician groups in regulatory and transactional matters, particularly related to Medicaid participation and reimbursement. Renee has been the primary associate contact for several hospital systems in markets across Texas and Tennessee, conferring with and advising hospital CEOs and CFOs r

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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.

NACM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Total construction spending remained relatively unchanged for the month of July; however, the slight increase was less than expected. Spending inched forward 0.1% in July, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,364.6 billion is also 0.1% below July 2019.

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