PDC Flow
MARCH 24, 2025
Your debt collection agency or accounts receivable (AR) departments top priority should be collecting as many payments as possible. But the way people communicate is different than it was even a decade ago. Modernize your AR staff and improve customer engagement tactics to keep up with customer expectationsemail, SMS and online payments. Is your customer engagement strategy in line with this goal?
Account Recovery
MARCH 27, 2025
A District Court judge in New York has denied motions for summary judgment filed by the plaintiff and the defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case over the garnishment of a bank account that may have included funds that were exempt seeking to pay a rental debt from more than two decades ago.
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Consumer Finance
MARCH 27, 2025
The Bureau will keep its enforcement and supervision resources focused on pressing threats to consumers, particularly servicemen and veterans.
BN Lawyers
MARCH 28, 2025
Heres the latest risk management guidance, published in February 2025, from B&Ns Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Lawyers Who Are Notaries – Feb 2025 The post Barron & Newburger’s Latest Risk Management Guidance appeared first on Barron & Newburger, P.C.
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.
Brown and Joseph
MARCH 26, 2025
Brown & Joseph is pleased to announce Tomara Bradley as the new Department Manager for the Life & Health division. With over 20 years of… The post Brown & Joseph Welcomes Tomara Bradley as New Life & Health Department Manager appeared first on Brown & Joseph, LLC.
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Collection Industry News
MARCH 24, 2025
Commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings rose 20% in March compared to the same month last year, increasing to 733 from 611, according to data from Epiq AACER, a leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy statistics. Total commercial bankruptcy filings also rose 10% year-over-year in March, reaching 2,727. However, small business filings under subchapter V dipped slightly to 196, down 1% from 198 in March 2024.
UK debt collections
MARCH 25, 2025
Green energy firm Ripple Energy which provided renewable power to over 20,000 customers in the UK has filed notice to appoint administrators. Ripple allowed customers to co-own a wind farm or solar park with thousands of other budding climate heroes by purchasing shares. In return, they receive discounted energy from major suppliers like British Gas.
True Accord
MARCH 26, 2025
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public input on identifying FCC rules for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens. In a public notice released March 12, 2025, the FCC announced the Commission is seeking comments on deregulatory initiatives to identify and eliminate those that are unnecessary in light of current circumstances.
Account Recovery
MARCH 27, 2025
Nobody was surprised when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began dropping enforcement actions and lawsuits after replacing Rohit Chopra as director and installing Russell Vought as acting director.
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.
TCPA
MARCH 26, 2025
The Seventh Circuit recently affirmed entry of summary judgment against a TCPA plaintiff and adopted the Eastern District of Wisconsins interpretation of the phrase telephone solicitations. Hulce v. Zipongo, Inc., — F. 4th —, 2025 WL 829603 (7th Cir. 2025).
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 23, 2025
Creating projections for your law firm is great, because those are effectively coded goals. Build a budget projection youre trying to stay within it. Craft a set of revenue projections youre figuring out how to make a set amount of money. Assign metrics or KPIs thats a forward-looking goal. However, thats pretty meaningless, unless you compare those projections, to actual results to check (not only ) on the viability of your performance, (but also) the reasonable of the goal you set.
Account Recovery
MARCH 28, 2025
The Senate yesterday passed a resolution to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus recent rule capping overdraft fees, advancing a measure that would nullify the regulation before it takes effect.
Account Recovery
MARCH 27, 2025
The House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Financial Institutions held a hearing titled yesterday aimed at discussing the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This hearing comes at a time of ongoing debate about the CFPB’s effectiveness, its regulatory approach, and the need for reforms to ensure it operates fairly and transparently.
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.
Account Recovery
MARCH 28, 2025
As part of Wednesday’s hearing regarding the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, a number of bills were reviewed, including two recently introduced measures that would impact rulemaking from the Bureau. The Republican-sponsored bills the CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act (H.R.
Account Recovery
MARCH 24, 2025
In a case that was defended by the team at Barron & Newburger, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court’s ruling in favor of a plaintiff in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case over the timing of when the defendant notified credit reporting agencies that the debt […]
Account Recovery
MARCH 24, 2025
The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld a ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, deciding that a default judgment obtained in state court is “conclusive” from the perspective of establishing the facts of a case.
Account Recovery
MARCH 28, 2025
EDITORS 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.
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!
Account Recovery
MARCH 24, 2025
I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.
Account Recovery
MARCH 28, 2025
Plaintiff Files Four FDCPA Suits Against Four Defendants on Same Day Judge Awards $15k to Plaintiff in FDCPA Case Over Extra Withdrawals House Bills Aim to Revamp CFPB Rulemaking Senate Passes Resolution Voiding CFPBs Overdraft Rule WORTH NOTING:Road safety do’s and don’ts that might save your life … If you’re going to sing the national […]
Account Recovery
MARCH 27, 2025
I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.
Account Recovery
MARCH 26, 2025
There really is a saying, As Maine goes, so goes the nation, which is meant to indicate Maines status as a trendsetter among states across the country.
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.
Account Recovery
MARCH 26, 2025
During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers.
Account Recovery
MARCH 25, 2025
Collector Facing Pair of FDCPA Class Actions for Failing to Include Itemization Date in MVN Appeals Court Affirms Fee Award in FDCPA Case Cost of Living Increases Leaving Consumers with Less Cash: Report CFPB Roundup WORTH NOTING:A handful of ways to help you focus for when you are feeling scatterbrained … Why you may want […]
Account Recovery
MARCH 25, 2025
A new report from the Bank of America Institute highlights a clear trend: consumers are paying more for essentials like housing, insurance, utilities, and car loans while finding slight relief from lower gas prices.
Account Recovery
MARCH 25, 2025
All has been quiet on the CFPB front in the past few days, but things picked up a bit yesterday, including Rohit Chopra appearing at a press conference in Michigan, and a hearing being held tomorrow on the future of the Bureau.
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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