FFGN COLLECT NY
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Without aid from the federal government, New York state will see budget cuts of 10 billion in 2021 followed by budget cuts of 30 billion in 2022. Some of the anticipated cuts will affect our judicial system. The budget cuts will affect New York debt collection cases. Here’s how. Governor Cuomo’s 2021 budget calls for a decrease in funding of the New York judiciary system.
Collections Law
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Hiring the debt recovery collection attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC is the answer to one of the most challenging aspects of running a business — tracking down delinquent debtors who refuse to pay. After going through the appropriate channels to try to collect outstanding debt — to no avail, as methods such as letter writing and phone calls prove to be fruitless — the next step is turning to the debt collection lawyers at the Law Offices of Alan M.
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Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 9, 2020
In 2010, the Florida Supreme Court approved an amendment to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure regarding mortgage foreclosures and enacted new forms, such as Form 1.996(b), Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale. In 2014, the Florida Supreme Court renumbered this form to the current Form 1.996(c) (2019). If a plaintiff wishes to cancel and reschedule a mortgage foreclosure sale, a written motion must be filed with the court in accordance with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Form 1
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 9, 2020
A District Court judge in Kansas has granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of a defendant that was accused of firing a collector because she was African-American, which underscores the importance of having documented policies and procedures and following them at all times. A copy of the ruling in the case of Washington … The post Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in Collector Bias Suit appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
Enterprise Recovery
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Communication, especially in the time of remote work and virtual meetings, has never been more important. As a freelancer, agency or business owner, you may also feel distracted or overwhelmed when juggling work, clients and working from home. If you've found client communication especially challenging recently, we've created a few example scripts that we hope will help you.
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True Accord
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Back in 2019, TrueAccord pledged to hire 50 new Lenexa team members every year until reaching our goal of 150. But thanks to a huge growth in business, TrueAccord has accelerated its hiring, adding 84 employees working remotely across the nation and from its Lenexa, Kansas office since the beginning of March alone. Overall, the Lenexa office has grown from 12 employees to over 118 people in under two years, and we’re still actively hiring across many functions.
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 8, 2020
A District Court judge in Florida has granted preliminary approval of a settlement in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action that will see the defendants refund or waive $512,000 in medical fees and pay $500,000 in statutory damages after the plaintiffs were charged for medical care when it should have been covered under … The post Defendants Settle Class Action FDCPA Suit appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Credit Corp
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Most years, the deadline to file your federal income tax is on or around April 15. In 2020, the federal government extended that deadline to July 15 because of potential delays and obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you miss this deadline, you can request to file on the October 15 tax filing deadline instead. There can be consequences for filing late, but the type of penalty depends on several circumstances: Did you request a tax extension?
Nerd Wallet
OCTOBER 7, 2020
There are nine California state tax brackets: 1%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 9.3%, 10.3%, 11.3% and 12.3%. Your California state tax bracket and tax rate depends on your taxable income and filing status. California state tax brackets and tax rates Single Tax rateTaxable income bracketTax owed 1%$0 to $8,8091% of taxable income 2%$8,810 to $20,883$88.09. Tina Orem is a writer at NerdWallet.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
TCPA
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Charter Communications may have just helped literally thousands of TCPA defendants snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. As our regular readers know, the Supreme Court recently held in Barr v.
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Minneapolis, MN — October 6 — DCM Services, LLC (DCMS) the industry leader in estate and specialty account recovery solutions, announced the promotion of Tiffany Jansen to Senior Vice President, Business Development. Jansen, who most recently served as Vice President of Executive Account Management, will now also oversee sales and marketing strategies for DCMS.
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Teaming agreements in the construction world, also referred to as teaming arrangements, are agreements between two or more independent companies to combine their resources, abilities, and knowledge, for the purpose of obtaining and, if successful, performing a competitive bid construction contract. If done properly, teaming agreements can assist these companies in becoming more competitive in the bidding process and, ultimately, win big construction contracts, including those awarded by the fede
Nerd Wallet
OCTOBER 6, 2020
As many Americans face months on end stuck indoors, some are using their time (and money) to create a change of scenery or upgrade their surroundings. Office equipment purchases are on the rise, and people are tackling more renovation projects than usual. But expensive new stuff and significant home improvements can leave you underinsured. If. Ben Moore is a writer at NerdWallet.
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Debt
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Americans were already struggling with medical debt before the COVID-19 pandemic, and, largely because of record-setting unemployment in the last six months, the issue is expected to get worse. About one million people a week lost their jobs from March through September and many of them lost their health insurance at the same time. An… The post How to Handle Medical Debt While Unemployed appeared first on Debt.org.
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 6, 2020
A follow-up report looking at the financial situations of individuals who were sued by a non-profit hospital in Memphis because of unpaid medical debts, only to have those suits voluntarily dismissed and the debts erased after a series of news articles spotlighted what it called “relentless efforts” to collect by the facility, reveals the individuals … The post Report Looks at Impact on Patients When Hospitals Stop Filing Lawsuits appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
PDC Flow
OCTOBER 6, 2020
As the number of folks working from home has skyrocketed during the pandemic, the effects of being more digitally connected have been both good and bad. Reports of suspected attacks by cybercriminals to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Division (known as the “IC3” or Internet Crime Complaint Center) are up 400% from pre-pandemic reports. 1.
Nerd Wallet
OCTOBER 8, 2020
When you open a savings account, the bank typically pays you for depositing your money. This is called interest, and the amount paid, or the interest rate, is a percentage of the balance. Normally, that number is positive. But savings rates have been dropping, and many banks now pay less than 1%. Could rates dip. Margarette Burnette is a writer at NerdWallet.
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.
Fraser
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The IRS has released its 2021 annual inflation adjustments for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as determined under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-32 provides the adjusted limits for contributions to a Health Savings Account (“HSA”), as well as the high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) minimums and maximums for calendar year 2021.
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 6, 2020
A District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, in a case where the plaintiff attempted to use many of the current crop of greatest hits being claimed by individuals suing collection agencies. A copy of the … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Has your credit score recently taken a dive as a result of a collections entry from Penn Credit? If you forgot to pay a bill or you’ve gotten behind on payments to a lender or service provider, it can have some nasty effects on your credit. Avoiding the problem won’t make it go away, but paying your debt won’t necessarily solve anything, either. Instead, you should try one of the approaches featured below to get Penn Credit Corporation off your credit report and out of your hair, boosting your s
Nerd Wallet
OCTOBER 8, 2020
When house hunting, the price of homeowners insurance probably isn’t top of mind. But homes with hidden risks can make getting coverage difficult, expensive or both. Learning how to identify them could save you a bundle. This could be a particularly important concern for first-time homebuyers and those moving from cities to suburban or rural. Liz Weston is a writer at NerdWallet.
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Troutman Sanders
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Recently, the District Court of Kansas analyzed the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS”) under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) in Hampton v. Barclays Bank Del. The Court concluded the TCPA only applies to equipment that randomly or sequentially generates telephone numbers to be called and does not apply to dialers that call from a list of numbers from a customer database.
Account Recovery
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Arbeit. Arbeit is a powerful, and easy to use communications platform that empowers businesses to reach more consumers. Innovative by nature, we are constantly listening to and understanding the businesses we partner with and developing long term industry relationships that allow us to be proactive in anticipating … The post Getting to Know Doffie Howard of FBCS appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.
McLane
OCTOBER 9, 2020
This Order is offered for educational purposes only. References to law and rules may not be current. Counsel must evaluate whether the Order has utility in a given case. I am always happy to discuss issues of law and practice with fellow counsel and can be reached via the information below. Ralph F. Holmes McLane Middleton. ralph.holmes@mclane.com (603) 628-1409 (office) (857) 278-0019 (cell).
Nerd Wallet
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Sneaking a banana in your jacket pocket, because you might be hungry later. Stuffing yourself with as much food as possible, because lunch in the tourist areas is expensive. Let’s face it: Breakfast buffets have the capacity to turn people into thieves or bears in pre-hibernation mode. And I’ll admit, I’m guilty. Alas, hotel breakfast. Sally French is a writer at NerdWallet.
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.
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