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Seventh Circuit Reverses Ruling on Standing in FDCPA Class Action

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Many Fair Debt Collection Practices Act complaints allege that plaintiffs spent “time and money,” and it appears that the Court of Appeals has put a price tag on how much money needs to be spent in order for a plaintiff to have standing to … Ruh Roh, Raggy, the worm on standing may have finally turned.

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U.S. Court of Appeals Issues Important Ruling on Time Limits to Sue Under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision with important implications for parties involved in debt collections regulated under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) [1]. Read More › Tags: 6th Circuit Court of Appeals , Billing/Payment The decision, in Bouye v.

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6 Tips for choosing a Debt Collection Agency

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If you’re running a Business and searching for a debt collection agency (DCA), it is essential you choose the right solution. As with any Business sector, not all debt collection agencies are equal. Cheap is not cheerful as with any type of service, debt recovery or otherwise. Is there an account set up fee?

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Sixth Circuit: Creditor did not Violate Chapter 7 Discharge Injunction While Negotiating Release of Lien

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Once a Chapter 7 debtor receives a discharge of personal debts, creditors are enjoined from taking action to collect, recover, or offset such debts. However, unlike personal debts, liens held by secured creditors “ride through” bankruptcy. Read More › Tags: 6th Circuit Court of Appeals , Chapter 7.

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On-Demand: Fewer Collectors, More Accounts: Prioritizing Contact Efforts for the Coming Wave of Delinquencies and Defaults

Collection Industry News

As the economy faces unprecedented unemployment rates and an impending recession, record numbers of financial accounts across industries will enter collections. According to NPR, banks are preparing for “an onslaught of defaults in debt.” Poor data and an increase in call blocking and SPAM tagging could worsen RPC rates.

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Supreme Court Decides that Law Firms Engaged in Non-Judicial Foreclosure Proceedings are Not Debt Collectors Under the FDCPA

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For many, the term “debt collection” calls to mind threatening letters and harassing, late-night phone calls. Read More › Tags: Collections , Financing , U.S. Supreme Court.

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Best Small Business Accounting software for 2024

UK debt collections

Despite its low price tag, Wave offers a range of features, including accounting, invoicing, and receipt tracking. Seek immediate advice from a Professional debt collection agency. It can also help chase unpaid invoices via Xero invoice reminders. What to do if I have unpaid invoices on my accounting software?