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Compliance Digest – April 2

Account Recovery

I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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How to Fix Your Credit in 5 Steps

Credit Corp

Whether you realize it or not, your credit score can have a significant impact on your life. It can determine whether you can buy a home, get an auto loan, secure an apartment, and, in some cases, land a job. If your credit is anything less than stellar, you may need to ask yourself, “Is it time to fix my credit?” In this post, we’ll cover five of the best ways to fix your credit: Get a copies of your credit report Address any errors on your credit report s Protect and nurture your credit

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Suit Accuses Collector of Not Acknowledging Dispute Made During Collection Lawsuit

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

Credit Corp

When it comes to borrowing money, building up your emergency fund , and performing financial transactions, you have more options than ever before. You can open an account with a traditional bank, set up an online bank account , or choose a neighborhood credit union. Best of all, you can have accounts with multiple institutions, maximizing convenience.

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Unremoved Dispute Notification

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Missouri has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the plaintiff lacked standing to sue after unsuccessfully attempting to have a dispute notation removed from her credit report.

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What’s a Credit Lawyer, and Do I Need One?

Credit Corp

Is your bad credit preventing you from getting a credit card, buying a home, or renting an apartment? Are you paying higher-than-average interest rates because of your poor credit score? If so, a credit lawyer may be able to help. Credit lawyers help with credit repair solutions. Some consumers choose to handle the credit repair process on their own.

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Utilizing ex parte attachments for Massachusetts commercial debt collection

Collections Law

When a debtor is delinquent, one of the biggest concerns for creditors is that the debtor doesn’t have enough money to pay what they owe. Securing an ex parte attachment to obtain pre-judgment security as part of a collections lawsuit can help to alleviate these concerns. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our experienced, relentless and innovative commercial debt collection attorneys have over 50 years of collective experience.

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Collection agencies can buy debt from creditors, can sue for money | Fact check

Collection Industry News

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and ‘come after you’ if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers facing debt collection. “It is illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and come after you for it,” text on the video reads. “When a debt collector comes after you for debt owed but you already sent a cease and desist letter (sic).

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Paul Hammer Featured in Law360 Article on Bankruptcy Practice

BN Lawyers

Paul Hammer, Shareholder and leader of Barron & Newburger’s Houston Office, was recently quoted in an article published by Law360 entitled “5 Myths in Bankruptcy Practice Debunked”. Mr. Hammer was interviewed along with several prominent practitioners from large AMLAW firms including White & Williams and Cole Schotz. The article in its entirety may be found here: 5 Myths In Bankruptcy Practice Debunked – Law360 Bankruptcy Authority The post Paul Hammer Featured in Law360 Article on

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

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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Member Spotlight: Credibility Through Certification

NACM

Earning designations are not limited to those who are new to the industry. Whether advancing your career, expanding your knowledge on basic information or learning new skills, NACM's Professional Certification Program helps credit professionals with career growth. Designations can provide many benefits for your company and your customers.

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Republican AGs File Suit to Block SAVE Student Loan Repayment Program

Account Recovery

A group of 10 state Attorneys General — all Republicans — have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, seeking to block the enactment of an income-driven repayment plan saying it is another attempt at government overreach in the student loan arena and does nothing but transfer wealth from low-income individuals to people with higher […]

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Daily Digest – April 2. Suit Accuses Collector of Not Acknowledging Dispute Made During Collection Lawsuit; Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Unremoved Dispute Notification

Account Recovery

Suit Accuses Collector of Not Acknowledging Dispute Made During Collection Lawsuit Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Unremoved Dispute Notification Republican AGs File Suit to Block SAVE Student Loan Repayment Program Compliance Digest – April 2 WORTH NOTING: The best all-in-one printers … Another lottery jackpot has risen above the $1 billion […]