Account Recovery

MARCH 19, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission has released a new notice inviting comments on a petition aimed at clarifying and potentially waiving certain provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act related to when calls and text messages can be sent. The background: The petition, filed by the Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) and other stakeholders, seeks to address ongoing legal concerns regarding the TCPAs Quiet Hours rule, which restricts telemarketing calls and text messages to between 8

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American Profit Recovery

MARCH 14, 2025

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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True Accord

MARCH 19, 2025

Debt collection is a complex, evolving industry, and compliance with the myriad of federal, state, and local laws is an ongoing challenge for organizations in the field. These laws create a “patchwork” of rules and regulations that can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction, presenting challenges for those trying to maintain compliance and provide effective, consumer-friendly services.

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Collections Law

MARCH 19, 2025

At the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our experienced commercial litigation attorneys focusing on commercial collections practice aggressive, relentless and ethical debt collection tactics to help Massachusetts businesses and out of state creditors owed monies from Massachusetts debtors collect their unpaid debts. With over 60 years of combined experience, our first and foremost goal is to fight to get you paid.

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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?

FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 18, 2025

Looking to execute on a judgment but need more information about the judgment debtors assets to collect? If so, you might consider a debtors exam. A debtors exam provides an opportunity for the creditor to question the judgment debtor and discover information related to the defendants assets. The information sought is meant to identify assets that can be used to satisfy the plaintiff’s judgment.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 19, 2025

We’ve seen this ruling in other jurisdictions, so it’s not necessarily a surprise, but I don’t think we’ve seen a ruling on this type of case in North Carolina yet. A District Court judge there has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit on the grounds that the plaintiff lacked standing because he had the claim assigned to him by the individual who actually owed the debt in question.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Collections Law

MARCH 14, 2025

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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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

Hudson Weir

MARCH 19, 2025

If your business is struggling to pay its debts when they fall due, its important to keep in mind what are creditors rights during insolvency proceedings? As a director of an insolvent company, your overriding duty moves from maximising profits for the owners to preventing further losses, with creditors repayments in mind. The below is based on technical guidance for official receivers published by the Insolvency Service: What are creditors rights?

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Account Recovery

MARCH 19, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was written by the team at Prodigal After a slow start, tax refund processing has quickly caught up. By March 7, the IRS had processed 61.8 million returnsjust 1.8% behind last year’s figures. While the average refund amount has decreased slightly from February’s 7.5% year-over-year increase, it still remains 5.7% higher than in 2024, with most consumers receiving around $3,324.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Prosperity Now

MARCH 16, 2025

In a time of economic transition, where housing programs, small business lending, and taxpayer services face uncertainty due to shifting federal priorities, the question isnt what will change? Its how do we ensure continuity and stability? Thats where Prosperity Next comes in.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Hudson Weir

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Account Recovery

MARCH 14, 2025

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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Credit Corp

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Brown and Joseph

MARCH 13, 2025

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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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 12, 2025

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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American Profit Recovery

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Account Recovery

MARCH 14, 2025

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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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 15, 2025

Its great to have generative AI tools accessible : to query, produce content and iterate with. These are assistive technologies for law firms; and, if you can get to your results 80% faster, thats a good thing. With a baseline generative AI tool, you input a prompt, and then iterate with the tool, to get your final output. However, AI agents , are the next thing.

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Qualco

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 12, 2025

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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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 14, 2025

Employers are permitted to withhold or otherwise deduct from employee paychecks for tax purposes, and lesser known reasons like repayment of amounts owed to the employerin certain circumstances. Any withholding must be in compliance with contracts between the employer and employee and applicable employment regulations. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is one such employment regulation, which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping standards in the United States.

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Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.