Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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Our Google Reviews Tell a Story

American Profit Recovery

By Sabrine: Who would have thought that a collection agency would have such great google reviews?! Prior to starting at American Profit Recovery back in 2017, I relied on APR’s reviews online to determine whether I would give this company a chance or not. Now, in 2024, the reviews are a tool used across our various departments daily as well as a talking point for potential employees coming in for interviews.

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Debt Verification

Account Recovery

Nearly a year after getting the ball to the one-yard-line, a District Court judge in Connecticut has finally crossed the goal line, granting a defendant’s motion for summary judgment on the last remaining claim in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case over how it attempted to collect on an unpaid credit card debt. The background: Back in 2022, the defendant received an account from a credit card company to collect on an unpaid debt owed by the plaintiff.

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Navigating HB 59: Homeowners’ Associations Are Now Required to Provide Copies of its Rules & Covenants to Members

Jimerson Firm

On July 1, 2024, HB 59 became effective. This bill created new requirements for Homeowners’ Associations (“HOA”) to provide copies of certain records to members of the HOA, including the HOA’s declaration of covenants, amendments to the declaration of covenants, and the HOA rules. HOAs, as well as Community Association Managers, must ensure that they are aware of these new changes, and ensure that they are in compliance.

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Financial Stress Impacting Workforce Productivity and Debt Repayment: Report

Account Recovery

A new report reveals growing financial stress among American workers, which is affecting workplace productivity and individuals’ ability to manage debt, including medical bills. According to the report, 3 in 5 American workers are living paycheck to paycheck, with Gen Z and Millennials feeling the squeeze the most. By the numbers: The big picture: Financial wellness benefits are becoming increasingly important for employee retention and productivity, while also potentially affecting debt r

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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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Compliance Digest – September 9

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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Medical Debt Bill Would be ‘Top Priority’ if Dems Retake House, Sponsor Says

Account Recovery

Earlier this year, Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat from New Mexico, introduced a bill in Congress that would, among other provisions, prohibit hospitals from sending unpaid medical debt accounts to collection agencies unless certain circumstances are met. While the bill hasn’t moved an inch in the six weeks since it’s been introduced, it’s what could happen months from now that may be of concern for the healthcare and accounts receivable management industries.