Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Complaint Accuses Agency of Lying About Credit Reporting Appeals Court Remands Case Over Issue of Arbitration Subject of FTC Action Fails in Appeal Over $5M Restitution Award Agency to Pay $6k Fine to Minn.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A change in precedent has led the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to remand a case back to the District Court to determine whether the owners of a debt that was purchased from the original creditor can compel arbitration after being sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has largely upheld an appeal in favor of the Federal Trade Commission that may wrap up a case that has been in the courts for more than six years including a trip to the Supreme Court and deals with how the regulator assesses fines for violations of […]

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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.

Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The State of Minnesota’s Department of Commerce has fined a collection operation $10,000 — but stayed $4,000 of the penalty — after the operation was accused of attempting to collect on amounts not expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt and for failing to completely respond to the Department’s requests for information.

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