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FCC Extends Part of TCPA Revocation Rule Deadline to 2026

Account Recovery

Days before a new rule was set to go into effect, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday granted a one-year extension for a key provision of the rule related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act that impacts how companies were going to be required to process revocation requests from consumers. The extension delays the effective date of the requirement in 64.1200(a)(10), which mandates that a single revocation request from a consumer must apply to all future robocalls and robo

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Breaking Down Buzzwords: Understanding Digital Debt Collection Keywords & Terms

True Accord

In todays world, connecting with consumers requires more than just making a phone call or sending a standard email, especially in the realm of debt recovery and collection. Navigating through the various strategies often feels like wading through a sea of acronyms and buzzwords. Terms like AI, machine learning, and data science can quickly become overwhelming or even feel interchangeable, leaving you unsure of what they actually mean and how they affect your business and bottom line.

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Daily Digest – April 8. Collector Sued for Sending Email After Consumer Allegedly Requested Communications be Ceased; FCC Extends Part of TCPA Revocation Rule Deadline to 2026

Account Recovery

Collector Sued for Sending Email After Consumer Allegedly Requested Communications be Ceased Judge Reduces Attorney Fee Award in Uncomplicated FDCPA Case FCC Extends Part of TCPA Revocation Rule Deadline to 2026 North Carolina Legislature Considers Diverging Paths for Debt Settlement: Regulation vs. Prohibition PRA Group Announces Leadership Succession Plan WORTH NOTING:Call it the “James Bond” effect — a lot of men feel more confident when wearing a suit or tuxedo … Mone

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99% of B2B Auto-Renewals Are No Longer Enforceable As Written

The Kaplan Group

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a revision to 16 CFR Part 425, the rule concerning recurring subscriptions and other negative option plans. The law becomes effective May 14, 2025 unless overturned or legally challenged. Over 99% of the auto-renewal contracts that we enforce for our clients are not compliant with the new regulations.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Collector Sued for Sending Email After Consumer Allegedly Requested Communications be Ceased

Account Recovery

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PRA Group Announces Leadership Succession Plan

Account Recovery

PRA Group, Inc.(Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader inacquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed President of PRA Group Europe Martin Sjolund to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 17, 2025. Sjolund succeeds current President and CEO Vikram Atal, who announced that he will retire and serve as a senior advisor through December 31, 2025.

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How Much Does It Cost To Close A Limited Company?

Hudson Weir

One of the most common questions when planning to shut down a business is how much does it cost to close a limited company? UK companies have several options available to them, depending on whether they are solvent or not. In this guide, we run through the approximate cost considerations from voluntarily striking off a limited company to the cost of a liquidation and everything in between.

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North Carolina Legislature Considers Diverging Paths for Debt Settlement: Regulation vs. Prohibition

Account Recovery

A pair of bills have been introduced in the North Carolina legislature that aim to overhaul the debt settlement industry, albeit by different means. One bill seeks to license and regulate debt settlement providers, while the other seeks to eliminate it entirely. Senate Bill 491: Licensing and Regulation of Debt Settlement Providers On March 25, 2025, a trio of Republican North Carolina Senators introduced Senate Bill 491, which aims to create the North Carolina Debt Settlement Services Act.

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How to Deal with Repeat Offenders: Managing Chronic Late Payers

JMA

Theres always that customer. The one whos just a few days late (every single time). The one who blames their bookkeeper. Or the one who mysteriously disappears the moment your invoice is due. Sound familiar? If you run a small or medium-sized business in Australia, chances are youve spent more time chasing payments than you. Read more » The post How to Deal with Repeat Offenders: Managing Chronic Late Payers appeared first on JMA Credit Control.

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Operational Strength Starts with People: The New Rules of Finance Leadership

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv

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Judge Reduces Attorney Fee Award in ‘Uncomplicated’ FDCPA Case

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Indiana has reduced the requested amount of attorney’s fees by more than 50% in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case, noting the “significant concerns” not only with the amount sought by the plaintiff but also the work expended in an “uncomplicated” case. The background: The suit was filed after the defendant allegedly violated the FDCPA by failing to report a debt as disputed on the plaintiff’s credit report.

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How the Cost of Living Crisis is Impacting Business Payments (and What You Can Do About It)

JMA

Youve probably felt it too. The rents gone up. Groceries cost more. Power bills have doubled. Even your morning coffee seems to be testing your credit limit. Australias cost of living crisis isnt just hitting households – its hitting businesses hard. And one of the first signs? Customers start paying late. Whether you deal with. Read more » The post How the Cost of Living Crisis is Impacting Business Payments (and What You Can Do About It) appeared first on JMA Credit Control.

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Decanting and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

McLane

By Christina Krakoff, a Trusts & Estates Attorney at McLane Middleton This article was originally published in the March 19, 2025 edition of the New Hampshire Bar News In an evolving landscape for modification of irrevocable trusts, Attorneys and Trustees should proceed with caution. In a recent decision, Wright v.

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How to Recover Debt from Insolvent Companies (Without Losing Your Mind)

JMA

Youve done the work. Sent the invoice. Followed up. And now your clients gone quietor worse, theyve shut their doors completely. If a company owes you money and suddenly becomes insolvent, its easy to feel like youve hit a dead end. But the truth is, while recovering debt from an insolvent company isnt easy, its. Read more » The post How to Recover Debt from Insolvent Companies (Without Losing Your Mind) appeared first on JMA Credit Control.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Wright v. McDonald, 317-2020-EQ-00202

McLane

This order is from the 6th Circuit Probate Division, Concord, NH. For information on this or other probate litigation issues, please contact Alexandra Cote at alexandra.cote@mclane.com. Download Photo: RawPixel.

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Working at Onguard: Meet Christine

On Guard

Shes an Olympian, a record-breaker, a marathon runner, and, believe it or not, a medical biology graduate. But thats not all. Christine Toonstra is also a technical Consultant at Onguard! From the Olympic track to technical consulting Before she started working at Onguard; before she ever wrote a single line of code or started solving complex customer challenges, Christine was chasing something else: Records.

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