Account Recovery

DECEMBER 30, 2024

A District Court judge in Minnesota has awarded 25% of the attorney’s fees sought by the plaintiff in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the plaintiff’s request unreasonable for a number of reasons. The judge awarded $11,566.63 in fees, significantly less than the $46,163.50 requested by the plaintiff’s attorneys. The background: The case stemmed from attempts to collect on a 2007 mortgage loan.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As the calendar gets set to turn to a new year, a number of new laws are scheduled to take effect. Here is a summary of what collection operations need to be prepared for starting as soon as January 1. [EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for a webinar today, December 30, to hear more on The Laws Going Into Effect in 2025 That You Need to Know About. Click here to register.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 30, 2024

With more than 167 million individuals affected by healthcare data breaches in 2023 alone, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking action to address increasing cyberattacks on healthcare systems. On Friday, it announced a proposed rule aimed at enhancing the HIPAA Security Rule, compelling healthcare entities to bolster protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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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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

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Judge Awards Plaintiff 25% of Requested Attorneys Fees in Settled FDCPA Case HHS Issues Proposed Cybersecurity Rule to Amend HIPAA New Laws Proposed, Passed, and Ready to Go Into Effect Compliance Digest December 30 WORTH NOTING: A look back on 2024 via photos of memorable moments … Did the worst play in NFL history happen yesterday? … Whales live a lot longer than we initially thought they did … Reactions and tributes following the death of President Jimmy Carter yesterday &#

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