Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Editor’s Note: On November 3, 2016, Smith Debnam’s Jerry Myers attended a meeting with the CFPB to discuss the proposed rules for third party debt collection. Below, he shares his thoughts from the meeting. On Thursday November 3, 2016 I joined a group of colleagues for a meeting with the CFPB to discuss its proposed rules for third party debt collection.

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Ks Law

DECEMBER 22, 2016

I have not heard from the credit card company I owe for a long time. Should I still file bankruptcy? Probably not, although you should make sure that you could file a bankruptcy promptly if the need arises. I spoke with a client earlier this week whose only significant debt is a single credit card. Unfortunately, the balance is so high that she would want to file bankruptcy if the creditor pursues her.

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Debt Collection Answers

DECEMBER 16, 2016

A Brilliant Way to Rebuild Bad Credit If You Have Collection Accounts

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The McHughes Law Firm

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Professionally drafted legal documents can protect your small business from liability and ensure that you have the greatest shot at entrepreneurial success in Arkansas. If you plan to launch a successful business in Arkansas, you should begin by surrounding yourself with professionals who can lend their talents and lay a promising foundation for your venture.

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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.

Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Chapter 7 bankruptcy may seem intimidating, but as you can tell from the following infographic, the steps that go into successfully completing your case are pretty straightforward. For those of you who may not be able to view the image, the text follows: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline. Initial Consultation. Meet with an attorney to discuss your financial circumstances and options including debt settlement, repayment plans, Ch. 7 and Ch. 13 bankruptcy.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Courts have long debated the extent to which a debt collection attorney’s representations to opposing counsel or the court during the course of litigation may violate the FDCPA and the results from different circuits have varied greatly. See, e.g., Hemmingsen v. Messerli & Kramer, 674 F.3d 814 (8 th Cir. 2012); O’Rourke v. Palisades Acquisition XVI, LLC, 635 F. 3d 938 (7 th Cir. 2011); Miller v.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 19, 2016

A recent blog post from the CFPB indicates it will focus its Fair Lending efforts in three directions in 2017. According to the post, the CFPB will increase its focus on: (a) redlining; (b) mortgage and student loan servicing; and (c) small business lending. Redlining. The Bureau’s has shown a renewed interest in redlining claims in the past two years.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Roughly eighteen months ago, the CFPB introduced its Monthly Complaint Reports which provide monthly summaries of complaints received in the complaint portal against financial service providers regarding a number of financial service products. Each month, the CFPB issues a report summarizing the information. This week, the CFPB introduced a new research tool, its Consumer Credit Trend Tool.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 15, 2016

A district court in Illinois has slammed the door on an attempt to moot a class action by coupling an offer of judgment with a motion under Rule 67 to deposit funds with the court. In Wendell H. Stone Co. v. Metal Partners Rebar, LLC, the plaintiff filed a putative class action seeking damages for violations of the Junk Fax Prevention Act. Wendell H.

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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.

Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 13, 2016

A recent series of CFPB consent orders should remind the mortgage industry to carefully monitor its advertising practices. The MAP Rule prohibits deceptive and misleading commercial communications regarding any term of any mortgage credit product. 12 CFR Part 1014. The three orders, which were entered into with reverse mortgage companies, include almost $800,000 in civil penalties and remediation.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Creditors and debt collectors who utilize pre-collect practices should pay close attention to a recent opinion from the Eastern District of Michigan. In Parker Burns v. Ross Stuart & Dawson, Inc., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 165587 (E.D. Mich. Dec. 1, 2016), the collection agency agreed to provide the creditor with demand letter services which involved a series of three letters per debt account.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The CFPB published its Fall 2016 Rulemaking Agenda last week. The Agenda, which is a federal requirement, was issued in the “early fall” and therefore does not take into account the effect the election may have on the CFPB or its current configuration. While the Agenda is worth monitoring and provides insight into the CFPB’s hot button issues, there is no certainty as to what the next six months will hold.

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The McHughes Law Firm

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Writing your own will may seem convenient, but a document that fails to address all the legal complexities of an estate in Arkansas could create serious issues after your passing. There are countless online services and software programs that claim they can help you create a will that securely reflects your last wishes. Unfortunately, the cheap price tag on these options can also reflect the quality of a document that is supposed to establish your plans for your estate.

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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.