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Seventh Circuit Overturns Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Involving Disputed Debt

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The background: The case stems from a disputed credit card debt originally held by a credit union. The plaintiff had formally disputed the debt with the credit union, which responded by verifying the debt and indicating that the debt would remain on the plaintiffs credit report.

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Judge Denies MTD, Rules Credit Union Meets WVCCPA Definition of ‘Debt Collector’ in Convenience Fee Case

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A District Court judge in West Virginia has denied a motion to dismiss filed by a credit union that is facing a class-action lawsuit for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by charging a $5 fee to make payments over the telephone, ruling the credit union is a debt collector under the […]

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Daily Digest – April 18. Getting to Know Eddie Antoniewicz of Royal Credit Union; Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Over Collection Disclaimer

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Getting to Know Eddie Antoniewicz of Royal Credit Union Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Over Collection Disclaimer Pathward Bank to Pay $700k in Fines, Penalties For Seizing Funds Paid to Debt Collectors CFPB Fines Vocational School for Deceiving Students, Hiding Finance Charges WORTH NOTING: What you eat during the day can have an impact on how […] (..)

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

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Why it matters: For professionals in debt collection agencies, debt buying companies, fintechs, banks, credit unions, and consumer finance firms, these findings underscore a growing vulnerability among older borrowers.

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AI Transparency Bills Introduced in House by Rep. Waters as House Fin’l Services Committee Preps Tech Hearing

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The big picture: The financial services industry, including banks, credit unions, fintechs, and debt collectors, increasingly relies on AI for various functions, from assessing creditworthiness to customer service automation. With such reliance comes the responsibility to ensure AI is used ethically and transparently.

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Compliance Digest – November 11

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Supreme Court Rules CU Employees Engaged in Unauthorized Practice of Law When Filing Collection Suits Against Members The Supreme Court of New Mexico has ruled that employees of a credit union engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by filing collection lawsuits to recover unpaid debts. More details here. More details here.

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Daily Digest – March 28. Getting to Know Joel Blackburn of Cornerstone Licensing; Judge Denies Defendant’s MJOP in FDCPA Case Over Tax Debt

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Getting to Know Joel Blackburn of Cornerstone Licensing Judge Denies Defendant’s MJOP in FDCPA Case Over Tax Debt Judge Denies MTD, Rules Credit Union Meets WVCCPA Definition of ‘Debt Collector’ in Convenience Fee Case CFPB Issues Guidance Over ‘Free’ Money Transfers, Claims of How Fast Funds Are Available WORTH NOTING: What life is like for […] (..)