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BREAKING NEWS: CFPB Announces Rulemaking to Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced it was beginning the rulemaking process to remove medical debts from consumers’ credit reports, removing the “leverage” that debt collectors use to “pressure” consumers into repaying unpaid medical debts.

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Consumer advisory: People have the right to cancel credit repair services

Consumer Finance

Under a recent CFPB enforcement action, customers who signed up for credit repair services that were marketed to them through telemarketing can cancel their credit repair services anytime.

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CFPB Publishes Guidance on Use of AI in Credit Decisions

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is trying to build more guardrails around how companies in the financial services industry use artificial intelligence, issuing a warning that when sending credit denial letters to consumers, lenders must receive accurate and specific reasons and not just a checklist detailing why a credit request was denied.

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How does the automatic stay protect creditors and debtors?

Roths Child Law

Filing for bankruptcy is a significant decision that can be simultaneously stressful and a source of relief for those who choose this path. When someone files for bankruptcy, an essential provision called the automatic stay comes into play. This turn of events is fundamental to the bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy is a complex procedure that aims to give debtors a fresh start while ensuring creditors get as much repayment as possible.

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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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Daily Digest – September 21. Getting to Know Shannon Battani of Unifund; Judge Dismisses Most Counts in FDCPA Case Over Disputed Debt

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Shannon Battani of Unifund Judge Dismisses Most Counts in FDCPA Case Over Disputed Debt CFPB Denies Petition in Student Loan BK Collection Discharge Investigation CFPB Publishes Guidance on Use of AI in Credit Decisions WORTH NOTHING: Why a cyberattack is to blame for your inability to find Clorox wipes … Tips to […]

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Getting to Know Shannon Battani of Unifund

Account Recovery

Having learned from one of the legends of the accounts receivable management and debt buying industries, it’s no wonder that Shannon Battani has forged a successful career for herself. Even though she is someone who relishes in helping her colleagues and co-workers, Battani understands the importance of being a good listener.

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ACH Risk for Payment Processors and ODFIs

Troutman Sanders

In the latest episode of Payments Pros , hosts Carlin McCrory and Keith Barnett are joined by James Rowe and Nanci McKenzie from Affirmative Technologies to discuss Automated Clearing House (ACH) originator risk. Affirmative Technologies is one of the nation’s leading technology providers in ACH processing and risk management software. The company provides innovative electronic payment solutions to a wide variety of businesses, including financial institutions, third party payment processors, an

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Judge Dismisses Most Counts in FDCPA Case Over Disputed Debt

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Connecticut has dismissed a laundry list of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims made by a plaintiff against a collection law firm, but denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss on one of the claims, which can be used to serve as a reminder to collectors to make sure you include […]

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CFPB’s Rulemaking Under the FCRA (Part 3) – Crossover Episode With The Consumer Finance Podcast

Troutman Sanders

Join us for the third episode in a special three-part series covering the CFPB’s intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Dave Gettings, Kim Phan, Ethan Ostroff, and Ron Raether discuss the potential implications of regulating data brokers under the FCRA, and how this might affect data brokers as well as other types of entities, including users, consumer reporting agencies, and resellers.

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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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CFPB Denies Petition in Student Loan BK Collection Discharge Investigation

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has denied a petition from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to set aside a civll investigative demand into whether the servicer maintained adequate policies and procedures to determine whether loans were dischargeable in bankruptcy and if attempts were made to collect on loans that had been discharged in bankruptcy, […]

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CFPB’s Rulemaking Under the FCRA (Part 3) – Crossover Episode With FCRA Focus Podcast

Troutman Sanders

Join us for the third episode in a special three-part series covering the CFPB’s intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Dave Gettings, Kim Phan, Ethan Ostroff, and Ron Raether discuss the potential implications of regulating data brokers under the FCRA, and how this might affect data brokers as well as other types of entities, including users, consumer reporting agencies, and resellers.

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CFPB Outlines Rulemaking Plan to Dramatically Alter Decades of FCRA Requirements for Everyone in the Consumer Data Ecosystem

Troutman Sanders

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today outlined a plan for rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that could significantly impact the entire consumer data ecosystem. The proposed rulemaking could redefine “data brokers” and “data aggregators” and extend FCRA regulation to businesses that do not currently meet the FCRA’s definition of “consumer reporting agency.

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Congressional Republicans Receive Banking and Credit Union Trade Association Support for Legislation to Overturn the CFPB’s Section 1071 Final Rule

Troutman Sanders

This summer, Representative Roger Williams (R-Texas) and Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced identical Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions in the U.S. House and Senate ( H.J. Res. 66 and S. J. Res. 32 , respectively) disapproving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) implementation of the small business data collection and reporting final rule under § 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Final Rule).

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How To Optimize Cash Flow: Your Roadmap To Resilience!

Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA

Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?