American Profit Recovery

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The debt collection industry is a vital part of the US economy. And for many businesses, it is a critical part of the overall accounts receivables process. Many small businesses and larger organizations rely on the expertise and efforts of third-party collection agencies every day. And for good reason. Collection agencies are recovering substantial amounts of consumer debt and helping those businesses drastically improve much needed cash flow.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare affordability is beginning to impact not just those without health insurance or those who don’t make a lot of money. These days, more than one-quarter of non-senior adults are living with severe healthcare affordability issues, such as high out-of-pocket cost burden, medical debt, or forgone medical care, according to a recently published study.

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Healthcare 147

Consumer Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today ordered online lender Enova International Inc. to pay a $15 million penalty for widespread illegal conduct including withdrawing funds from customers’ bank accounts without their permission, making deceptive statements about loans, and cancelling loan extensions.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Suit Accuses Collector of Using Confusing Language in Text, Collecting on Uncollectible Debt Calif.

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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.

PDC Flow

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

ACH payments are cost-effective, easy to use, and offer customers more flexibility and choice. If businesses like using ACH for all of these reasons, why put off implementation? Some companies simply don’t know how to set up ACH payments. Don’t let setup be a barrier. Make payments more convenient for you and the customers you serve. Why Setting up ACH Payments is Good for Business Before understanding how to set up ACH payments, it’s important to understand the benefits they bring to your busin

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On November 13, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) announced increased dollar thresholds used to determine whether certain consumer credit and lease transactions in 2024 are exempt from Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing). Specifically, based on the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), Regulation Z and Regulation M generally will apply to consume

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The California Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by a plaintiff who sued a creditor that purchased a debt, its attorney, and the law firm that was used to collect on the debt claiming that they violated state and federal laws because the right to compel arbitration was not transferred to those entities […]

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A district court in the District of Arizona granted a motion to dismiss in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case on the basis that multimedia messaging service (MMS) texts do not constitute prerecorded messages unless the audible component plays automatically upon opening. In Howard v. Republican National Committee , the plaintiff alleged that defendant sent an MMS text to his cell phone that included a “video file that was automatically downloaded to [the plaintiff’s] phone.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on a complaint. The defendant has not responded to the complaint to present its side of the case. The claims mentioned are accusations and should be considered as such until and unless proven otherwise.

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Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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