Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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The softly, softly approach- why it almost never works.

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We had a call yesterday from someone who was owed $20,000. The invoices had been outstanding for over 2 months and every request for payment was met with an empty promise. In the last 2 weeks they’d stopped responding altogether. This lady was reluctant to push harder as she was worried she would lose them as a customer, a very common dilemma.

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The Importance of Compliance in the Collections Industry

Optio Solutions

Optio Solutions, a prominent player in the industry, has positioned itself at the forefront of compliance efforts, setting a gold standard for collections agencies. Compliance is not just a legal requirement but also a crucial element for long-term success in the collections industry, and for our clients, brand protection. Compliance: A Legal and Ethical Imperative… The post The Importance of Compliance in the Collections Industry appeared first on Optio.

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Vacating a Judgment? Understanding the Best Way to Proceed

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When vacating a judgment entered against you is it better to make a regular motion or move by order to show cause? In order to decide, you’ll need to understand what the two are and the key differences between them. Notice of Motion In non-emergency situations, a party seeking a court order would proceed by notice of motion. The notice of motion would include a date for the proposed hearing and the type of relief or order the party seeks.

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CFPB Will Seek Public Input on Proposed Rule on Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration Provisions

Troutman Sanders

In response to a petition filed last week by a number of consumer advocacy groups, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) announced that it will be seeking public input on a possible rule that would curtail mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions. On September 14, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, Public Citizen, the American Association for Justice, Public Justice, the National Consumer Law Center, Consumer Federation of America, the UC Berkeley Center for

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How Collection Agencies Minimize Effort and Maximize Results with the Right Software

Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. Organizations face pressures to maintain standards alongside software challenges like regulatory adaptations, data integration, security, workflow optimization, and automation. Finding the right software can save time and money. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.

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Fed declines to hike, but points to rates staying higher for longer

Collection Industry News

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a decision released Wednesday, while also indicating it still expects one more hike before the end of the year and fewer cuts than previously indicated next year. That final increase, if realized, would do it for this cycle, according to projections the central bank released at the end of its two-day meeting.

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