Wed.Aug 21, 2024

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Refusal to Speak to Represented Plaintiff

Account Recovery

Attorney representation can be a complicated situation for collection operations and even “taking the high road” can lead to a lawsuit, but a District Court judge in Washington has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because its representative refused to speak with the plaintiff in a not cut-and-dried situation.

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Property seizure: When can law enforcement get involved with debt collection?

Collections Law

Debt collection can escalate quickly when a debtor refuses to pay. At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our aggressive and relentless commercial collections attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience helping clients collect on unpaid debts. Our seasoned commercial collections attorneys understand the frustration of unpaid invoices.

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Collection Bills Advancing Through California Legislature

Account Recovery

A number of bills are moving through the state legislature in California, including one that would require commercial collectors to obtain the same licenses as consumer collectors, and one that would create a 12-month look-back period for courts to review funds paid to judgment creditors which could create chaos with respect to the order in which judgments are paid out.

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Debit Cards Dominate Digital Wallets as Consumers Prioritize Spending Discipline

Account Recovery

As consumers increasingly turn to digital wallets for transactions, understanding the underlying payment methods they prefer is crucial for businesses, especially those in the credit and collection industry. Recent trends indicate a significant shift toward using debit cards within digital wallets, signaling a preference for financial discipline and immediate access to funds.

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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 – August 21. Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Refusal to Speak to Represented Plaintiff; Collection Bills Advancing Through California Legislature

Account Recovery

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