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Maryland Appeals Court Ruling Limits Litigation Privilege in Debt Collection Cases

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A Maryland Appeals Court has vacated the dismissal of a class-action complaint accusing a healthcare provider of violating state collection law, ruling that the common law litigation privilege does not shield debt collectors from liability under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA) and the Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA). The ruling emphasizes that collectors are not immune from liability when attempting to collect debts they allegedly know are not owed by consumers.

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CFPB Pilot Study Finds Differential Treatment in Small Business Lending Markets

Consumer Finance

The CFPB released a study revealing significant disparities in how lenders treat Black and white small business owners seeking loans.

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Collector Sued for Allegedly Calling Plaintiff Names, Artificially Raising Balance

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CFPB Survey Reveals Impacts of Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Challenges

Consumer Finance

The CFPB issued its first results from its Student Loan Borrower Survey, providing insights into the effects of student loan debt relief programs and the challenges borrowers face in navigating repayment options.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

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?

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CFPB 2024 Annual Report

Burt and Associates

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Navigating the World of Collections

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Payment Declines Are Falling, But Still Hitting Struggling Consumers Hard

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Key takeaways: Payment declines are becoming less common overall, but financially struggling consumers continue to face them at disproportionately high rates, according to a new PYMNTS Intelligence report. The big picture: The share of consumers experiencing a payment decline in the previous 30 days fell from 18% to 12% between September 2022 and September 2024.

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Case Study Plumbing

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Stephen W. Sather to speak at the 43rd Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference

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Stephen W. Sather will be joining Catherine Curtis to speak on Difficult Valuations: How to Determine Value on Complex Assets? At the 43rd Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference sponsored by the University of Texas School of Law on November 22, 2024. The Westbrook Conference is a leading bankruptcy conference held in the State of Texas and attracts practitioners, academics and judges from across the country.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

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.

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California Debt Collection

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Republicans Call for Halt to Rulemaking at FCC During Transition

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Congressional Republicans are putting pressure on the Federal Communications Commission to pause work on controversial items following the recent election. Sen. Ted Cruz [R-Texas] and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R-Wash.] have both sent what are known as “pencils down” letters to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, urging the agency to focus only on non-controversial matters until the new administration takes office.

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Daily Digest – November 12. Collector Sued for Allegedly Calling Plaintiff Names, Artificially Raising Balance; Maryland Appeals Court Ruling Limits Litigation Privilege in Debt Collection Cases

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