Sat.Jun 18, 2022 - Fri.Jun 24, 2022

article thumbnail

Bill Introduced in House to Prohibit Cancellation and Forgiveness of Student Loans

Account Recovery

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that, if enacted, would prohibit the federal government from cancelling or forgiving federal student loans because the government does not have the authority to do so and because it’s “unfair for taxpayers who paid student loans or did not attend college to pay for those … The post Bill Introduced in House to Prohibit Cancellation and Forgiveness of Student Loans appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

article thumbnail

We Can Work It Out: Standalone Task Management Software

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Smart law firms everywhere are adopting workflows, for a whole host of reasons: to promote efficiency, to reduce malpractice risk and to more effectively manage remote employees. It’s probably long overdue, honestly. But, as attorneys have embraced workflow management, some have discovered that their existing tools are lacking for the purpose. So, if your case management software or your productivity software isn’t packing the punch you hoped, in terms of task management, there are a lot of stan

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

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. This is merely meant … The post 20 Companies Seeking Collection Talent appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

article thumbnail

Is your accounts receivable program ready for a new economy?

American Profit Recovery

Consumers as well as the business community have been through a lot during the two-plus years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses had to drastically alter the way they conducted business and many as you know all too well were forced to shut down completely temporarily. Consumers either lost their jobs, had their hours cut back depending on the industry they worked in, or decided to take on new careers.

article thumbnail

Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

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.

article thumbnail

Five Ways for Freelancers to Save Money

Enterprise Recovery

With the federal reserve raising interest rates for the first time in nearly 30 years, economists are expecting a slow down in business growth. They've been talking about a recession for a few years now but then we were hit with a pandemic that shook up everything from the supply chain to the location of the workforce. If you are growing a freelance business, you're likely concerned about what to do if your own business slows down.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Judge Grants Defendant’s Motion in FCRA Case Over Disputed Debt

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Washington has granted a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case, even though the judge took the step of pointing out that the facts of the case were “disheartening,” ruling that a credit reporting agency could not be held responsible for reporting information … The post Judge Grants Defendant’s Motion in FCRA Case Over Disputed Debt appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

Judgment 246
article thumbnail

What You Need to Know if You Are Retired and Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Retirement is meant to be a time when you can finally relax and do the things you want without having to worry about earning an income and paying your bills. Unfortunately, with the cost of living and other expenses skyrocketing today, more and more retirees are finding it difficult to get by on their social security, pensions, and other retirement savings.

article thumbnail

7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Nerd Wallet

By the time you turn 65, you probably have a good feel for what health insurance does and doesn’t cover. But Medicare is a different beast — and there are some surprising things that don’t fall under Medicare’s umbrella. Medicare is the federal government’s health insurance coverage for people age 65 and older, and other. Kate Ashford writes for NerdWallet.

115
115
article thumbnail

CFPB Initiates Review of Credit Card Company Penalty Policies Costing Consumers $12 Billion Each Year

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking the first step toward addressing credit card company penalty policies costing consumers $12 billion each year, starting by looking at excessive late fees. In an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published today, the CFPB asks for information on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ 2010 immunity provision for excessive late fees that allows credit card companies to escape enforcement scrutiny.

94
article thumbnail

The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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.

article thumbnail

CFPB Publishes ANPR on Credit Card Late Fees

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday took its first step toward cracking down on credit card late fees, issuing an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) that seeks information on how effective the $12 billion that consumers pay in late fees every year are as a deterrent and how much they add to the credit … The post CFPB Publishes ANPR on Credit Card Late Fees appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

246
246
article thumbnail

Mystery company fails to identify Twitter critic who used “its” photos

Public Citizen

by Paul Alan Levy. Judge Vincent Chabbria ruled that an anonymous Twitter user using the pseudonym “Mr. Money Bags” could not be identified pursuant to a DMCA subpoena, both because her display of copyrighted photographs to taunt a venture capitalist for allegedly spending money on the company of nubile young women was fair use, and because, in any event, applying the well-known Dendrite standard ,the Twitter user’s First Amendment right to speak anonymously outweighs the mysterious copyright ow

article thumbnail

FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early

Nerd Wallet

Sitting at your desk daydreaming about bottomless mimosas and unlimited naps instead of working until retirement age in your mid-60s? It could be more than a daydream because of movements such as Financial Independence, Retire Early. Also known as FIRE, this financial movement is helping people globally achieve retirement quicker. What is Financial Independence, Retire.

115
115
article thumbnail

Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Member, FDIC Board of Directors, on the Amended Deposit Insurance Fund Restoration Plan and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Revised Deposit Insurance Assessment Rates

Consumer Finance

CFPB Director and FDIC Board Member Rohit Chopra’s statement on the amended Deposit Insurance Fund restoration plan and notice of proposed rulemaking regarding revised deposit insurance assessment rates.

80
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Judge Rules for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Response

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff’s expectation for what he should have received when he disputed the debt was well beyond what the defendant had to provide under the statute and existing … The post Judge Rules for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Response appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

article thumbnail

International Business late payment rise predicted for Europe

UK debt collections

International Business late payment is expected to rise across Europe according to latest research. A survey conducted by Intrum AB of 11,000 European companies predicts that Businesses are expecting late payments to rise. The rise is expected due to rising inflation, fuel costs and interest rates. The 24th edition of the European Payment Report (EPR) clearly illustrates the multi-faceted challenges that businesses across Europe are facing. “ Europe is going through an eventful and challe

article thumbnail

4 Items for Your Midyear Money Checklist

Nerd Wallet

A lot can happen in six months. That’s why, as we close out the first half of the year, it makes sense to check in on your financial life. “With inflation, I think people this year are more heavily impacted than they probably have been in many years leading up to this point,” says Jason. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com.

96
article thumbnail

City of Detroit Faces Lawsuits Over Adult-Use Recreational Licenses

Fraser

Following the Detroit City Council’s vote on the revised ordinance to allow adult-use recreational cannabis sales, multiple medical marijuana companies have filed suit against the city over the licensing program. JARS Cannabis and House of Dank, two companies that own medical marijuana dispensaries licensed in Detroit, are suing the City of Detroit over the revised ordinance claiming that the new law would signal the end for existing medical marijuana facilities already in the area.

Retail 59
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Getting to Know Tonia Brown of ARM Compliance Business Solutions

Account Recovery

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Tonia Brown of A

article thumbnail

Debt Collection of Medical Judgments in New York to Become Further Limited By S6522A

FFGN COLLECT NY

Aside from judgments from family court, New York currently allows all judgment creditors the same opportunities to enforce their judgments. The remedies available differ based on whether the judgment is entered against a natural person, an individual, or a corporation. The nature of the debt alleged in the underlying action and the industry or profession of the judgment creditor has never been relevant to the ability and enforcement of a money judgment.

article thumbnail

Can You Get a Startup Loan With an EIN Only?

Nerd Wallet

Compared with well-established businesses, startup businesses often have a difficult time securing loans. A poor personal credit score on top of that can hurt a startup owner’s chances of being approved for funding. But startups with good or excellent business credit may be able to apply for loans using the business credit score attached to. Hillary Crawford writes for NerdWallet.

article thumbnail

Business insolvency rises but personal bankruptcy declines

UK debt collections

Business Insolvency continues to rise but in stark contrast, personal bankruptcy numbers dropped. The latest figures provided by the insolvency service made for interesting reading. Whilst personal bankruptcies dropped in comparison to the same period for last year, it was not the same for the business world. Business Insolvencies have risen dramatically, largely due to the drying up of Business support through the pandemic.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Compliance Digest – June 20

Account Recovery

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.

246
246
article thumbnail

Recent Trends in TCPA Litigation

Troutman Sanders

Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis and his guest and fellow Partner Stefanie Jackman as they discuss recent trends in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation, including how the landscape has changed since the Facebook decision, the increase in challenges to text and automated messaging, state law analogs and mini TCPA laws, and best practices for companies going forward.

article thumbnail

Payroll Loans: How to Use Them

Nerd Wallet

A payroll loan is a short-term financing option business owners can use to pay their employees. When there isn’t adequate cash to cover payroll costs, a payroll loan may be a solution that helps ensure your employees receive their paychecks on time. Payroll loans can cover costs such as salaries, hourly wages, commissions, bonuses, payroll. Lisa Anthony writes for NerdWallet.

Loans 94
article thumbnail

The Role of Data in Managing Fraud and Financial Crime Today

Fico Collections

Home. Blog. FICO. The Role of Data in Managing Fraud and Financial Crime Today. Here are the highlights from the fraud management data discussion I had at FICO World 2022 with Julie Conroy, Head of Risk Insights and Advisory at Aite-Novarica Group. FICO. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by TJ Horan. expand_less Back To Top. Thu, 06/23/2022 - 12:40. In case you missed it, FICO World 2022 was a very welcome return to in-person learning and networking for the global fraud detection and financial crime-figh

article thumbnail

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