Wed.May 22, 2024

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Judge Grants MJOP For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Whether Calls Were Convenient

Account Recovery

In a case defended by Avanti Bakane at Gordon Rees, a District Court judge in California has granted a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case over whether the plaintiff informed the defendant that its calls were being made at an inconvenient time.

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Should I Negotiate with the IRS Myself or Hire a Tax Attorney?

Sawin & Shea

Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over tax issues is challenging and complicated. Whether you owe back taxes, are facing an audit, or have another tax matter needing resolution, you have a big decision to make. Should you attempt self-representation in tax matters and handle the IRS negotiation process on your own, or is hiring professional tax assistance the wiser choice?

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Daily Digest – May 22. Judge Grants MJOP For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Whether Calls Were Convenient; Maryland Regulator Settles With Debt Collectors

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MJOP For Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Whether Calls Were Convenient Maryland Regulator Settles With Debt Collectors Side Hustles Helping Consumers Make Ends Meet 29 Companies Seeking Collection Talent WORTH NOTING: Five features on Spotify that you should be using more … The Federal Reserve Board has released the results of a survey […]

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Greg Meese elected President of the New Jersey Wireless Association. 

Price Meese

Price Meese Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. is proud to announce that founding partner, Greg Meese, has been elected President of the New Jersey Wireless Association (NJWA). NJWA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to making the public and elected officials aware of the positive social and economic benefits of the wireless communications industry.

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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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Maryland Regulator Settles With Debt Collectors

Account Recovery

The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation has announced a settlement with a number of companies now owned by the Bank of Missouri for not being properly licensed in the state to provide retail credit services and for engaging in unlicensed and unregulated debt collection activities.

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Side Hustles Helping Consumers Make Ends Meet

Account Recovery

Side hustles have been a thing for a while now. But more and more consumers are relying on those side hustles to help make ends meet.

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Private Student Loan Rates: May 21, 2024—Loan Rates Rise

Collection Industry News

Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased. Overall, rates remain fairly low, making private student loan a worthwhile option for borrowers looking to make up a gap in college funding. From May 13 to May 18, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 8.57% for borrowers with a credit score of 720 or higher who prequalified on Credible.com’s student loan marketplace.

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29 Companies Seeking Collection Talent

Account Recovery

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers.

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Member Spotlight: O.D. Glaus Credit Executive of Distinction Award

NACM

More than 50 years ago, NACM leader and visionary O.D. Glaus founded NACM's six-level Professional Certification Program, in which credit professionals can gain the knowledge and expertise in the field of B2B credit. A program that not only equips trade creditors for the demands of their role but launches them towards unparalleled success.After O.D.

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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.