Turbo Recovery
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Determining the credit-worthiness of a potential client can be a daunting task, even for seasoned professionals. A brand-new company with few assets might spoil you with glittering generalities and promises of prompt payment, but no assets can turn into aging receivables quicker than you think. Before you extend credit to a new client, it’s best to give them an in-depth review to ensure that your money isn’t getting thrown away.
Consumer Financial Services Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
By: Connie E. Carrigan February 27, 2018 On February 21, 2018, in the case of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers, the United States Supreme Court unanimously decided that employees who raise internal complaints about possible violation of securities laws are not protected as whistleblowers under the Dodd-Frank Act. In order to obtain protection from retaliatory measures undertaken by their employers, such complaints must be reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Foster Swift
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan recently issued an opinion in a case that involved mutual claims between the debtor and a creditor, and lifted the automatic stay to allow a creditor to exercise “setoff” rights provided by state law to recover its debt. 1 Read More › Tags: Chapter 13.
FDCPA Defense
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Attorneys and other entities that regularly engage in collection work for community associations may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et. seq., as well as analogous state laws governing the consumer collection process. Practitioners should be aware of numerous FDCPA decisions issued during the past year that may significantly impact their compliance obligations and litigation risks.
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.
Turbo Recovery
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Determining the credit-worthiness of a potential client can be a daunting task, even for seasoned professionals. A brand-new company with few assets might spoil you with glittering generalities and promises of prompt payment, but no assets can turn into aging receivables quicker than you think. Before you extend credit to a new client, it’s best to give them an in-depth review to ensure that your money isn’t getting thrown away.
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Consumer Financial Services Law
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Photo by jesse orrico on Unsplash Last week, the CFPB issued its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2018-2022. The Plan reflects Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s vision for the CFPB and reflects a contrasting vision to what was reflected in the prior draft which was circulated in October prior to Cordray’s resignation. Here are the key points: · No More Pushing the Envelope.
Consumer Financial Services Law
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
By Zachary K. Dunn Eighteen years ago, the Seventh Circuit crafted “safe harbor” language which, if used, shielded debt collectors from liability under 15 U.S.C. § 1692g. A recent decision, Boucher v. Fin. Sys. of Green Bay , 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 1094 (7th Cir. 2018) , now calls that safe harbor language into question and subjects collectors to liability under another section of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), § 1692e, for use of the language the court itself drafted.
Consumer Financial Services Law
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
A recent opinion from a district court in California serves as a reminder to creditors and debt collectors of the limited circumstances upon which convenience fees can be collected. In Lindblom v. Santander Consumer USA, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 993313267 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 22, 2018), the consumer was offered a variety of methods for payment. While some of the options were free, the consumer opted to make several payments using a “speedpay” service through Western Union.
Consumer Financial Services Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The Tenth Circuit has weighed in on whether a non-judicial foreclosure is debt collection activity. In doing so, the Tenth Circuit has joined a split in the circuits on the issue. With the Tenth Circuit’s decision the circuits remain split with the Ninth Circuit and now the Tenth Circuit holding that non-judicial foreclosures are not debt collection activity and the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Circuits holding that they are.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.
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