Mon.Nov 18, 2024

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U.K. Cellphone Provider Unveils AI ‘Granny’ To Talk to Scammers

Account Recovery

Granted, this appears to be available in England only for now, and it’s intended to fight fraud and scams, but it’s likely only a matter of time before it makes its way westward to the United States and could possibly be deployed against collection calls. England’s largest cellphone carrier has unveiled a new technology that could pose a new challenge for debt collectors.

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Navigating the Path of Entrepreneurship

Prosperity Now

Starting a business is never easy, and for entrepreneurs of color, the journey is often filled with unique challenges. Bianca Jackson, founder of BrickRose Exchange, shares her journey, the hurdles she's faced, and her vision for a future where technology and innovation empower all entrepreneurs.

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NYC Amends Collection Regulation to Clarify Debt Collection Definition Includes Creditors

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In a development first announced by ACA International, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has proposed an amendment to its new debt collection regulation. The amendment aims to clarify that the definition of a “debt collector” under the city’s Consumer Protection Law (CPL) explicitly includes creditors collecting their own debts.

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Account Freezing Order Guide For Company Directors

Hudson Weir

Find out how a freezing order works in this guide and learn about the options for business recovery after a creditor has blocked access to the company’s cash or assets. What is a freezing order exactly? Courts may grant a freezing order after a successful application from a creditor to deny directors access to their company’s cash or assets of an equivalent value to the debt.

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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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Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit After Defendant Doesn’t Respond to Validation Request

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A District Court judge in Maryland has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit after it was accused of not responding to a validation request from the consumer, pointing out that the defendant doesn’t necessarily have to respond, as long as it doesn’t attempt to collect on the debt. The background: The plaintiff received a notice regarding the debt from the defendant.

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Daily Digest – November 18. Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit After Defendant Doesn’t Respond to Validation Request; NYC Amends Collection Regulation

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