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What to Look for in a Last Will and Testament Attorney

The McHughes Law Firm

A professionally drafted last will and testament is essential if you want your final wishes to be followed to the letter. Finding an experienced attorney who understands Arkansas estate planning laws and regulations is the first step toward deciding how you will be remembered. It is invaluable to have an experienced last will and testament attorney at your side when it comes time to decide how your possessions and assets will be distributed after you pass away.

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Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report – Frequently Asked Questions

Debt Free Colorado

How Does a Bankruptcy Affect my Credit Score? If you’ve been doing a great job making payments on your debts, bankruptcy will have a significant impact on your credit score in the short term. However, by the time you start thinking seriously about bankruptcy you’ve probably either started missing payments or are on the verge of doing so.

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CFPB Amends its Vendor Management Guidance

Consumer Financial Services Law

The CFPB has amended its guidance on vendor management. According to the CFPB, the amendment was necessary to “clarify that the depth and formality of the risk management program for service vendors may vary depending upon the service being performed – its size, scope, complexity, importance and potential for consumer harm.” CFPB Bulletin 2016-02. The Bulletin, like its 2012 predecessor, makes clear that the supervised entities are responsible with their service providers for their service provi

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Courts Continue to Draw Line on Standing

Consumer Financial Services Law

A New Jersey district court’s recent dismissal of a single count claim brought under the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act (“FACTA”) reinforces the need for consumers to carefully identify their injury in fact. In Kamal v. J. Crew Group, Inc., 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 145392 (D.N.J. Oct. 20, 2016), the consumer filed a putative class action alleging that defendant violated FACTA by displaying the first six digits and last four digits of his credit card on the electronically printed receipt.

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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.