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5 Steps to Fight a Credit Card Lawsuit

Credit Corp

Dealing with credit card debt is challenging, let alone facing a debt lawsuit.If the creditor wins the lawsuit, you may face serious financial repercussions. Lawsuits also harm credit scores, and the stress from the legal process can exacerbate financial challenges. If you find yourself being sued by a debt collector, you may wonder how to get a credit card lawsuit dismissed.

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What motivates consumers to pay your invoice?

American Profit Recovery

You may be a small business owner or a professional in the position of finance. You may be reading this and at the same time having challenges with cash flow. The main culprit could be late and non-paying consumers. Just about every type of business will encounter this challenge, and it’s imperative to implement a regular and consistent program for getting customers to pay you for what you have provided.

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CFPB Moves Forward With Attempt to Order Debt Relief Company Owner to Pay $43M

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a brief yesterday seeking to convince a federal judge why it should be entitled to $43 million in penalties from the owner of a debt relief company. The case, CFPB v. FDATR, Inc., is being heard in the Northern District of Illinois, with Judge Georgia N. Alexakis presiding. The CFPB’s motion comes after the company, FDATR, failed to respond to the complaint filed in 2020, leading to a default judgment earlier this year.

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6 in 10 Small Businesses restricted by late payments

UK debt collections

A new report from GoCardless , in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), has revealed an escalating late payments crisis threatening UK small businesses. A survey of over 2,000 small Business owners found that 45% are experiencing more late payments than a year ago, while 50% fear the situation will worsen in the next 12 months. For many, the delays are severealmost a quarter (24%) of SMBs report receiving payments up to 60 days late.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

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.

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Continuing the fight to get paid with post-judgment asset discovery

Collections Law

Securing a judgment against a debtor is a significant victory, but the battle doesnt end there. Collecting on that judgment requires finding the money, sometimes by uncovering the debtors assets. This process is known as post-judgment asset discovery. It is a crucial step that can be the difference between getting paid and walking away empty-handed.

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NY AG Introduces Bill to Prohibit Unfair, Deceptive Acts Against Consumers

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of New York has introduced proposed legislation that would update state law to protect consumers from unfair and abusive acts or practices in addition to the deceptive practices that have been illegal since the original law went into effect in 1970. Driving the news: New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with state lawmakers Sen.

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The Pros and Cons of Voluntary Repossession

Credit Corp

A vehicle is an important asset, especially for those with challenging commutes. Unfortunately, vehicle costs continue to steadily rise, with average monthly car payments rising to $725 for new vehicles. With increased expenses, its easy to fall behind on car payments. If you are having a hard time keeping up with a car loan, voluntary repossession may be a good option to get the burden of late payments off your hands.

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Going Legal: Legal Theories and Causes of Action in New York Debt Collection

FFGN COLLECT NY

Demand for payment failed, and now you want to go legal with your debt collection claim. Regardless of whether you proceed with mediation, arbitration, or litigation, your collection attorney will need to choose the appropriate legal theories or causes of action to include in your New York debt collection case. The facts of your underlying claim will determine the causes of action you and your attorney decide to pursue.

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OCC Clarifies Bank Authority to Engage in Certain Cryptocurrency Activities

Troutman Sanders

On March 7, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a significant update regarding the involvement of national banks and federal savings associations in cryptocurrency activities. Interpretive Letter 1183 reaffirms the permissibility of various crypto-asset activities and aims to streamline the regulatory process for banks engaging in these activities.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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.

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Plaintiff’s Law Firm to Pay Plaintiff, Defendant $50k As Part of Consent Decree

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Virginia has issued a consent decree in which a law firm representing a plaintiff in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case will pay both the plaintiff and the defendant a total of $50,000 and take corrective action after it was accused of filing one lawsuit and settling another in the plaintiff’s name without her knowledge.

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How to Apply for a Loan in 7 Steps

Credit Corp

Whether you are facing unexpected costs or you simply need extra financial support, personal loans are a viable option that many people rely on. In fact, 24 million U.S. adults have an unsecured personal loan as of the third quarter of 2024. So, you’re not alone in wondering how to apply for a personal loan. Understanding the process is crucial before diving in.

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How Ben Schiffman is Driving Legal Innovation at Crum & Forster

Brown and Joseph

At Brown & Joseph, we value strong partnerships, and our collaboration with Ben Schiffman and Crum & Forster is a perfect example of strategic success… The post How Ben Schiffman is Driving Legal Innovation at Crum & Forster appeared first on Brown & Joseph, LLC.

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VAT Penalty Points: VAT Late Payment Penalty Implications for Businesses

Hudson Weir

Missing a VAT deadline leads to penalties from HMRC, creating financial strain for businesses. Failure to submit returns on time results in VAT penalty points, which escalate into fines if businesses do not act quickly. Many companies struggle with this system due to financial difficulties. HMRC uses the penalty points system to encourage timely compliance while offering some flexibility for occasional late submissions.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

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!

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Indiana Collection Agency Closes Down, Affecting Nearly 100 Employees

Account Recovery

A collection operation in Indiana that was the subject of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement order back in 2023 has closed its doors for good, leaving nearly 100 employees looking for work. The collection agency may be associated with a debt buying operation that also recently shut its doors. Phoenix Financial Services, based in Fishers, Ind., closed at the end of February, according to a published report.

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California Federal Court Halts Allegedly Deceptive Debt Collection Practices by Blackrock Services, Inc. and Affiliates

Troutman Sanders

On February 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Blackrock Services, Inc. and its associated entities and individuals. The court order aims to halt the defendants’ alleged deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. The FTC’s complaint , filed on February 24, 2025, alleges that Blackrock Services, Inc., along with Liberty Credit Management, Inc., Civil Complaint Administration, Pacific Billing Solutions, Cornerstone L

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How a Budget Friendly Collection Agency Can Help Improve Your Cash Flow

American Profit Recovery

What if we told you you could hire a collection agency and improve your cash flow without breaking your budget? We’re confident most businesses would like to take advantage of that. There is still a myth that the only way to employ a debt collection agency for your business is to pay large fees to achieve your goals. However, that is not the case; low-cost debt collection solutions are available to any size business.

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Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Generative AI Helps Build Better Client Communications

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Traditionally, attorneys have struggled to communicate value to leads & clients. Sometimes, lawyers linger on legalese, or theyre simply talking over the heads of the people they most desperately need to understand what theyre doing. Generally speaking, lawyers are really good at talking to other lawyers its why most law firms are built on referral-based marketing but, when it comes to consumers: its a whole other story, that sometimes does not have a happy ending.

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Operational Strength Starts with People: The New Rules of Finance Leadership

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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Prodigal launches PIE: Intelligence Layer for Collections AI Agents

Account Recovery

Mountain View, CA, March 14, 2025 – Prodigal today announced the Prodigal Intelligence Engine (PIE), a specialized intelligence layer designed to power AI agents in collections and consumer finance. Building foundations for Agentic AI in consumer finance Recent advancements have led many industries to rapidly adopt AI agents; consumer finance and collections are no exception.

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Navigating 2025: Regulatory Shift to the States and the FTC in the Digital Asset Landscape

Troutman Sanders

In this special joint edition of the Crypto Exchange and the Consumer Finance Podcast , host Ethan Ostroff is joined by colleagues James Kim and Chris Willis to discuss the anticipated regulatory approaches to digital assets by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and state agencies following the recent change in administration in Washington.

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How Non-Muslim Markets Can Leverage Islamic Supply Chain Finance

Qualco

Islamic Supply Chain Finance (ISCF) has traditionally been associated with Muslim-majority economies, but its principles of fairness, transparency, and risk-sharing are gaining traction in non-Muslim markets as well. As global trade increasingly shifts towards ethical finance, sustainability, and financial resilience, ISCF presents a compelling alternative financing model that aligns with these trends while enhancing long-term stability for businesses.

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Jimerson Birr Appoints Brandon C. Meadows as New Managing Partner

Jimerson Firm

Jimerson Birr , a full-service business law firm based in Jacksonville with statewide offices and clients throughout Florida and Georgia, proudly announces the appointment of Brandon C. Meadows as its new Managing Partner. In this role, Mr. Meadows oversees the firms legal operations, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality legal services while guiding the companys strategic growth.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Daily Digest – March 14. Suit Accuses Collector of Misinterpreting Refusal to Pay as Dispute; NY AG Introduces Bill to Prohibit Unfair, Deceptive Acts Against Consumers

Account Recovery

Suit Accuses Collector of Misinterpreting Refusal to Pay as Dispute NY AG Introduces Bill to Prohibit Unfair, Deceptive Acts Against Consumers Indiana Collection Agency Closes Down, Affecting Nearly 100 Employees CFPB Moves Forward With Attempt to Order Debt Relief Company Owner to Pay $43M Prodigal launches PIE: Intelligence Layer for Collections AI Agents WORTH NOTING:Two federal judges have ordered thousands of fired federal workers to be rehired … A list of the world’s greatest p

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Requiem for the Rules: The Rise and Fall of the Junk Fee and CARS Rules

Troutman Sanders

In this episode of Moving the Metal , hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso from Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group discuss the rise and fall of the Junk Fee Rule and the CARS Rule. They delve into the initial broad scope of the Junk Fee Rule, its eventual limitation to specific industries, and the implications for auto finance companies.

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Golden Years Going Plastic: AARP Finds Older Adults Swiping for Survival

Account Recovery

Nearly half (47%) of older adults with credit card debt say they rely on plastic to pay for basic living expenses they cannot otherwise afford, according to the results of a survey released yesterday by AARP that sheds fresh light on credit card usage among Americans aged 50 and older a picture that is worrisome. Even more unsettling: 17% admit theyve done this every month over the past year.

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Failure to Remove Dispute Flag from Account

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case on the grounds that not removing a dispute notification on the plaintiff’s credit report is not a false or misleading statement in connection with the collection of a debt. The background: The plaintiff reviewed her credit report last April and noticed that a debt from the defendant was marked as disputed.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?