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8 reasons why businesses rely on debt collection agencies

American Profit Recovery

The debt collection industry is a vital part of the US economy. And for many businesses, it is a critical part of the overall accounts receivables process. Many small businesses and larger organizations rely on the expertise and efforts of third-party collection agencies every day. And for good reason. Collection agencies are recovering substantial amounts of consumer debt and helping those businesses drastically improve much needed cash flow.

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Attention to detail- why having an eagle eye got this $28,000 paid.

Collect More

Two weeks ago we were sent this large debt to collect from a large industrial company. There was no dispute and they had promised payment countless times to our client before we became involved. So I called them and emailed them threatening to serve a Statutory Demand. About 5 minutes later I received a call from their lawyer promising to pay the full amount that day.

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Using a Civil Lawsuit to Recover Stolen Money or Property

Jimerson Firm

While not all incidents of theft are prosecuted in the criminal system, Florida’s civil system has two causes of action that allow a person or entity to pursue the theft of either money or personal property. These two causes of action are Conversion and Civil Theft, and while they are similar in some regards, there are also stark differences that affect important aspects of a claim, such as the amount of damages available and a plaintiff’s burden of proof.

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CFPB Fines Repeat Offender Enova $15 Million for Violating Order, Deceiving Customers, and Withdrawing Funds Without Consent

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today ordered online lender Enova International Inc. to pay a $15 million penalty for widespread illegal conduct including withdrawing funds from customers’ bank accounts without their permission, making deceptive statements about loans, and cancelling loan extensions.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.

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The Ripple Effect: How Credit Control Impacts Business Cash Flow

JMA

Imagine the thrill of watching your business grow, and the pride of seeing your products or services in high demand. But what if your cash flow isn’t keeping up with your success? What if unpaid debts start piling up, threatening your financial stability? This is where effective credit control comes in. You can ensure your. Read more » The post The Ripple Effect: How Credit Control Impacts Business Cash Flow appeared first on JMA Credit Control.

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Penn. AG Sues Landlord for Unlawful Collection Practices

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of Pennsylvania yesterday announced she has filed a lawsuit against the owner of 20 apartment complexes, accusing it of unlawful leasing and illegal debt collection practices.

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CFPB Report Highlighting Consumer Protection Issues in Medical Debt Collection

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report highlighting medical debt collections and challenges faced by American families.

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New Yorkers Should Receive the Same Digital Communications Benefits All Non-New Yorkers Receive: Part One

True Accord

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NYC DCWP) just released an updated proposed amendment to its rules relating to debt collection. This updated amendment changes significantly more than the first proposed amendment released by NYC DCWP last year. Interestingly, this update contains revisions that are similar to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proposed amendments to New York’s debt collection law, 23 NYCRR 1, that NYDFS released last year.

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Learn How to Set Up ACH Payments and Boost Your Business Now

PDC Flow

ACH payments are cost-effective, easy to use, and offer customers more flexibility and choice. If businesses like using ACH for all of these reasons, why put off implementation? Some companies simply don’t know how to set up ACH payments. Don’t let setup be a barrier. Make payments more convenient for you and the customers you serve. Why Setting up ACH Payments is Good for Business Before understanding how to set up ACH payments, it’s important to understand the benefits they bring to your busin

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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.

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Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case With Laundry List of Claims

Account Recovery

A plaintiff has learned that more is not always better when it comes to making accusations against a debt collector for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds for Applicability of Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasing Rules for Consumer Credit and Lease Transactions

Consumer Finance

The Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced the dollar thresholds used to determine whether certain consumer credit and lease transactions in 2024 are subject to certain Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing) requirements.

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Directors Personal guarantee usage on the rise says research

UK debt collections

Latest research is suggesting that the use of a Directors personal guarantee is on the rise in the UK. There has been a rise in The difficulty small business owners are experiencing accessing funding without having to sign a Directors personal guarantee has become clear according new analysis by Purbeck Insurance. The company say that October 2023 saw the largest number of small business owners ever recorded, taking insurance to mitigate the risk of signing a Directors personal guarantee as a co

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5 Reasons to Partner With a Commercial Debt Collection Agency to Handle Your Collections

Direct Recovery

Operating a small business can be overwhelming, even on the best days. Unfortunately, the best days have been few and far between for most businesses across the country over these past few years. Between economic fears limiting consumer spending and rising costs leading to shrinking margins, almost everyone feels the pinch today. That means every little thing you might do to save money, time, and effort could be significant, and removing the task of managing your collections accounts from your p

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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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Daily Digest – November 17. Collector Accused of Not Adding Collection Fee, Not Noting Dispute; Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case With Laundry List of Claims

Account Recovery

Collector Accused of Not Adding Collection Fee, Not Noting Dispute Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case With Laundry List of Claims Navigating Financial Health in Healthcare: Top 5 Revenue Cycle KPIs CFPB Releases Report on FDCPA WORTH NOTING: Something we have all been wondering — which chainsaw is the best?

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How to Issue an Out-of-State Subpoena in Florida

Jimerson Firm

Clients and lawyers are often faced with the question of how to issue an out-of-state subpoena in Florida. The answer is the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. This article explains how to issue an out-of-state subpoena (commonly referred to as a foreign subpoena) in Florida. The Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act Section 92.251, Florida Statutes, is titled the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. §92.251(1).

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Personal Insolvency rising sharply according to new figures

UK debt collections

New figures released show a massive increase in Personal insolvency. The latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales have indicated that personal insolvency numbers increased by 35.7% in October 2023 to a total of 9,881 compared to September’s total of 7,280, and decreased by 6.1% compared to October 2022’s figure of 10,528.

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Six Easy Ways to Trim Your Budget and Get Out of Debt in 2023

Direct Recovery

Rising interest rates are putting a strain on consumer finances across the country, and no one is sure whether inflation has finally calmed down or not. Whatever you think about economic policy, there is no denying that we’re all struggling to adjust right now. While conditions are certainly not ideal, getting ahead is still possible, and that is especially true if you are willing to trim your personal budget.

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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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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Over Response to Unprompted Email

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because the response to an email from the plaintiff did not constitute an initial communication under the statute.

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The NYDFS Updates Its Stringent Cybersecurity Regulations. Is This a Bellwether of Coming Industry Change?

Troutman Sanders

Join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis as he discusses the New York Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) latest updates to its cybersecurity regulations with Troutman Pepper Privacy + Cyber Partner Kim Phan. With data breaches on the rise, the NYDFS has heightened its expectations for licensed entities in New York regarding data management. The finalized draft of these changes was released on November 1, following a year of public comment.

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UK Business insolvency rises by 18%

UK debt collections

Uk Business insolvency is officially on the rise. The latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales for October 2023 was 2,315, 18% higher than in the same month in the previous year (1,954 in October 2022). The UK business insolvencies consisted of 256 compulsory liquidations , 1,889 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 146 administrations, 23 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and one receivership appointment.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to get back on your feet. But filing for bankruptcy in Indiana doesn’t mean every outstanding debt you’ve ever incurred gets wiped away. Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. Before you declare bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand how the law treats the concept of secured vs unsecured debt.

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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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Daily Digest – November 16. Getting to Know Connie Matrisch of Pro Com Services of Illinois; New Video Series: Legends of the ARM Industry — Gary Williams

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Connie Matrisch of Pro Com Services of Illinois New Video Series: Legends of the ARM Industry — Gary Williams Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Over Response to Unprompted Email CFPB Fines Online Lender $15M For Violating Consent Order, ‘Widespread’ Illegal Activity WORTH NOTING: If you are traveling with little kids, […]

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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Case Holding Plaintiff Prompted Communication at Issue

Troutman Sanders

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a summary order affirming a district court’s holding that an emailed response to the plaintiff’s email did not constitute an “initial communication” under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). In Worley v. Simon, Meyrowitz & Meyrowitz, P.C. , the plaintiff had a default judgment entered against her in state court for failure to pay rent.

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Statement of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Member, FDIC Board of Directors, on the Deposit Insurance Fund Restoration Plan and Designated Reserve Ratio

Consumer Finance

The government’s promise that insured deposits will be protected from loss in the event of a bank failure has been the backbone of banking system stability for 90 years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s stewardship of the Deposit Insurance Fund is vital to keeping that promise and maintaining the public’s confidence.

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Can a Collection Agency Change an Account’s Open Date?

Taurus Collect

Dealing with a collection agency can often feel like navigating a maze, especially when there seems to be a change in your account’s open date. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re likely asking, “Can a collection agency change an account’s open date?” In this blog post, we’ll tackle this question head-on, providing clear and concise answers.

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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