Mon.Jul 31, 2023

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Judge Grants MSJ in FCRA, FDCPA Class-Action Over Disputed Debt Investigation

Account Recovery

In a case that was defended by Martin Golden Lyons Watts Morgan, a Magistrate Court judge in Alabama has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action, ruling that the defendant did exactly as it should when it sought to have a tradeline […]

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Tips for rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Rebuilding credit after filing for bankruptcy can seem like a daunting task. However, it's far from impossible. You can regain financial health and rebuild your credit score with time, patience and consistent effort. The first step in rebuilding your credit is understanding your credit report and score. Regularly review your credit report for any errors or discrepancies and take necessary action to rectify them.

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Bipartisan Medical Debt Collection Bill Introduced in Senate

Account Recovery

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Senate to strengthen consumer protections and improve transparency related to medical debt collection, including waiting 180 days after an initial bill is sent to an individual before engaging in “extraordinary” collection activities. A copy of S.

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Is a Lease with an Indefinite Renewal Period Enforceable in Florida?

Jimerson Firm

Unfortunately, it is all too common for rental property owners in Florida, especially elderly rental property owners, to be taken advantage of by potential tenants when negotiating leases. This generally occurs when the prospective tenant has a prior relationship with the owner that allows the tenant to gain trust from the owner. Once trust is established between the parties, the tenant is able to negotiate very friendly, and occasionally, unlawful lease provisions such as free rent and/or a l

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How Collection Agencies Minimize Effort and Maximize Results with the Right Software

Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. Organizations face pressures to maintain standards alongside software challenges like regulatory adaptations, data integration, security, workflow optimization, and automation. Finding the right software can save time and money. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.

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Appeals Court Overturns Ruling for Contact Center in ADA Case

Account Recovery

In an Americans with Disabilities Act case, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a company operating a call center that refused to accommodate a schedule change request from an employee who wanted different hours so he did not have to drive home […]

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Compliance Digest – July 31

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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Texas Federal Court Enjoins CFPB’s Enforcement of its Section 1071 Rule Against Plaintiffs and Their Members Pending U.S. Supreme Court Decision in CFPB Funding Case

Troutman Sanders

As discussed here , on April 26, the Texas Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association (ABA), and Rio Bank, McAllen, Texas (Rio Bank) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) final rule under § 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Final Rule).

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Final Thoughts from ACA International’s Convention

Account Recovery

ACA International’s annual convention wrapped up Friday in Chicago, and even with a hellish experience getting home, the event was one of the best conferences I have been to in recent years. Kudos to ACA for not being afraid to try some new things while also sticking with what has worked in the past.

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Daily Digest – July 31. Judge Grants MSJ in FCRA, FDCPA Class-Action Over Disputed Debt Investigation; Bipartisan Medical Debt Collection Bill Introduced in Senate

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MSJ in FCRA, FDCPA Class-Action Over Disputed Debt Investigation Bipartisan Medical Debt Collection Bill Introduced in Senate Appeals Court Overturns Ruling for Contact Center in ADA Case Final Thoughts from ACA International’s Convention Compliance Digest – July 31 WORTH NOTHING: Four questions to ask yourself if you’re considering going back to school … […]

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.