Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 18, 2024
Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis, along with colleagues Lori Sommerfield and Mary Zinsner, as they discuss the impact of a consent order issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in May 2022 relating to cross-border garnishment practices and the implications on the financial services industry over the last year and a half.
Account Recovery
JANUARY 19, 2024
A District Court judge in Washington has given the defendants in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Gramm-Leach Bliley Act case 14 days to demonstrate why the case should remain in federal court or it will be sent back to state court where it was originally filed.
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Consumer Finance
JANUARY 16, 2024
The CFPB today proposed a rule to rein in excessive overdraft fees charged by the nation’s biggest financial institutions.
FFGN COLLECT NY
JANUARY 15, 2024
As millions of people stayed home during the pandemic, they turned to digital entertainment services, meal delivery services, clothing subscriptions, and online diet and exercise programs. This gave businesses the incentive to shift to a digital subscription model. At the same time, many businesses adopted deceptive subscription marketing policies that make services easy to sign up for but difficult to cancel.
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.
UK debt collections
JANUARY 15, 2024
A bogus debt collection scam gang have been brought to justice after defrauding a pensioner businessman out of around £410,000. The group, that fraudulently ripped the business owner, from Northallerton North Yorkshire, off over three years have now faced sentences in court. Wayne Mark McCreery, 50, of St Andrews Road, Stretford, Trafford, Manchester, targeted the victim, who is aged in his 70s, between 2015 and 2018.
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Consumer Finance
JANUARY 18, 2024
The CFPB and state attorneys general sued Strategic Financial Solutions and its web of shell companies for running an illegal debt-relief enterprise.
PDC Flow
JANUARY 17, 2024
Does your business still take traditional paper checks? Waiting for payments in the mail makes it harder to reconcile accounts, stalls work, and impacts cash flow. Echeck is a faster, more modern way to take payments. If your company wants to speed up payment cycles and make paying easier for customers, accepting eChecks is the way to go. What is an eCheck Payment?
Jimerson Firm
JANUARY 18, 2024
By Brandon C. Meadows and Zachary A. Pestcoe Modern healthcare providers who utilize cutting-edge technology to obtain, store, analyze, and access patient data can operate with unprecedented efficiency to obtain a competitive edge in the healthcare marketplace. These benefits do not come without a cost – the cost of protecting your business and data from cybercriminals.
Account Recovery
JANUARY 18, 2024
A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has dismissed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act case against a collector that was accused of violating both statutes by reporting information to the credit reporting agencies, without the plaintiff’s permission.
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 Finance
JANUARY 15, 2024
Director Chopra delivered remarks on the CFPB’s proposed overdraft lending rule.
UK debt collections
JANUARY 16, 2024
Unpaid Rent with the cost of living crisis are continuing to impact nearly every area of our daily lives. New research has revealed that landlords are growing increasingly concerned about their tenant’s ability to pay their rent , with 44% admitting this is a big stressor for them as we head into the new year. Landlords owed an average of £725 in unpaid rent According to the survey, landlords in the UK are experiencing an average of 2.9 late payments per year, though this does differ slig
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 19, 2024
Recently the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for certiorari in Smith v. Spizzirri, which presents the question of whether § 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires district courts to issue a stay pending arbitration or allows courts the discretion to dismiss the suit when all claims are subject to arbitration. Section 3 of the FAA provides: “If any suit or proceeding be brought in any of the courts of the United States upon any issue referable to arbitration under an agreement in
Account Recovery
JANUARY 17, 2024
The Attorney General of Colorado yesterday announced a settlement with TrueAccord that will see the company pay $500,000 to settle claims it collected on illegal high-interest debt. The Background: In September 2022, investigators with the Colorado Department of Law notified the company that they would be conducting an examination of the company’s debt collection processes.
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.
Consumer Finance
JANUARY 18, 2024
CFPB y Siete Fiscales Generales Estatales demandan a la Empresa Strategic Financial Solutions por Estafar por más de $100 Millones a Familias en Dificultades Financieras | CFPB
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 18, 2024
Financial challenges can be overwhelming, and seeking relief through Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a viable option for many. As you think about filing bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand the interaction between Chapter 13 and car loans. Bankruptcy can impact various aspects of your financial life, including existing car loans. What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 18, 2024
On January 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a proposed rule with request for public comment to amend exemptions to Regulation Z so the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)/Regulation Z would apply to certain overdraft “credit” provided by insured financial institutions with more than $10 billion in assets, in furtherance of the Bureau’s crusade on “junk fees.
Account Recovery
JANUARY 17, 2024
Colorado AG Fines Collector $500k for Collecting on Illegal Loans Judge Rules Maine FCRA Partially Preempted by Federal Law House Financial Services Committee Forms AI Working Group 20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: It’s so cold in some parts of the country, that Teslas won’t charge … Etiquette experts on what to do when […]
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!
Consumer Finance
JANUARY 16, 2024
CFPB propone normativa para regir las excesivas penalidades por sobregiros, cobrados por las instituciones financieras más grandes de la nación.
Roths Child Law
JANUARY 15, 2024
The discharge of debts at the end of bankruptcy proceedings is often the primary purpose of the process for filers. Those with insurmountable levels of debt can eliminate some of their financial obligations as a result of a filing. A discharge reduces what debts someone must pay, making it easier for them to balance their budget and meet their other financial obligations.
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 18, 2024
In this episode of Payments Pros, Keith Barnett and Carlin McCrory are joined by Jordan Wright, CEO of Atomic Financial, to discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed 1033 rule. This rule aims to limit the misuse or sale of consumer data, and is expected to be finalized by summer 2024. Transcript: Redefining Banking: A Conversation on the CFPB’s Proposed 1033 Rule (PDF) Jordan highlights the importance of data portability in banking, comparing it the telecommunications in
Account Recovery
JANUARY 16, 2024
The Attorney General of Massachusetts has announced that one of the nation’s largest servicers of student loans will pay a fine of $1.8 million after it was accused of failing to communicate with borrowers about renewing income driven repayment programs.
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.
Collection Industry News
JANUARY 19, 2024
Jan 22 (Reuters) – The month is poised to be the busiest January on record for new U.S. corporate bond sales, with two regional banks on Monday adding to what has been a rush of post-earnings debt issuance by banks. Truist Financial Corp (TFC.N), opens new tab, the financing arm of Truist Bank, on Monday announced a two-part senior unsecured bond offering.
ABI
JANUARY 19, 2024
Daniella Sesto St. John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Section 1112(b) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) provides that a chapter 11 case may only be dismissed for cause. [1] Though courts have held that failure to file in good faith permits dismissal for cause, there is no universally accepted definition for “good faith.
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 17, 2024
On January 9, SB 1146 , entitled the Earned Wage Access Services Act, was introduced into the Florida Senate. The bill would require earned wage access (EWA) providers to register with the Florida Financial Services Commission. The bill also requires EWA providers to develop procedures for dealing with consumer questions and complaints, requires consumer notifications, and requires providers to offer at least one reasonable option for consumers to get EWA proceeds at no cost.
Account Recovery
JANUARY 16, 2024
Collector Facing Class-Action For Sending Email to Plaintiff, 26 Others Judge Denies Competing Summary Judgment Motions in FCRA Case Over Dispute Investigation Student Loan Servicer Fined $1.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv
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