UK debt collections

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The financial impacts from COVID is forcing many SME’s into bankruptcy. One of the major instigators of this is the late payments issue, which has increased by 20% from last year, to £61billion. . As the instrumental player in the UK’s economy, SME’s turnover turnover is estimated at £2.2trillion annually. Tackling the issue of late payments is critical in enabling small businesses to reach their maximum potential.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Law firms generally have lots of trouble moving into new software programs. And, there are, for sure, a lot of reasons for that. Moving on from the status quo is hard, on its own. Plus, mindset change is a difficult thing. And, let’s not even talk about getting buy-in from staff. Those are all pretty high hurdles. But, you wanna know what the primary driver is, for law firms shying away from new technology – the thing that shuts down those conversations before they even start?

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

1. If your customer is a business, establishing their correct entity is a must. ABN Lookup is good for this but if you’re still stuck, the Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy section of their website is also a goldmine. It’s almost always at the bottom of their homepage. 2. If they promise to pay, always confirm in writing and ALWAYS ask them to reply to indicate they agree. 3.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 12, 2021

As tax time approaches, it’s the perfect time to think about how you can make good financial decisions. For someone who’s pursuing Chapter 7 bankruptcy , this is especially important. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are liquidation bankruptcies, meaning non-exempt assets can be liquidated to pay your creditors back something. One of the most common assets that bankruptcy trustees seize is your tax refund.

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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.

Burr Forman

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 10th, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (“Task Force”) updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). As discussed in earlier updates, all federal contracts meeting certain criteria issued after November 15th incorporate the Guidance through FAR Clause 52.223-99 (Deviation) or an agency-specific version of it. What Do I Need to Know?

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JUNE 2, 2021

Determining household size is an important measurement when facing bankruptcy. In fact, correctly determining household size can determine your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For some households, determining household size is simple. But for families that include relatives, extended family, or children living some or all of the time within a household, determining size can be more difficult.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Anyone who has been in business for a while will know that we are entering the danger zone. The annual period where getting paid is like pulling teeth. Thankfully it is still mid November so there is still time to plan, prepare and cope. The best advice I can give you right now is this- be up front and honest with your customer and ask them, before you start work or provide the goods and services, if they are going to be able to pay on time.

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UK debt collections

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In the latest HMRC update, overdue debt increased to £58 billion – a record-breaking level of debt. Sushil Patel, Director of Restructuring Advisory at Kroll, has explained how this may impact the collection of debt in a period of financial recovery for the UK. In the 13 years prior to the 2020-21 financial year, HMRC’s overdue debt averaged £18.1 billion, peaking in 2008/09 following the financial crisis, where the debt level approached £26 billion.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 31, 2021

JUDGE AWARDS $265K TO PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS IN FDCPA CASE A District Court judge in Nebraska has rejected a defendant’s objection to the award of attorney’s fees in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, and has agreed to the plaintiff’s request to award more than $265,000 while also denying a request from the defendant to … The post Daily Digest – December 31.

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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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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 28, 2021

A default judgment obtained in an underlying collection lawsuit is enough of a concrete injury for a plaintiff to have standing in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, a District Court judge in California has ruled, disagreeing with the plaintiff’s contention that he does not have standing and denying his motion to remand the … The post Judge Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand FDCPA Case Back to State Court appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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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DECEMBER 29, 2021

HUNSTEIN FILES BRIEF WITH ELEVENTH CIRCUIT IN PREPARATION FOR EN BANC HEARING By using a mail house to print and mail a collection letter, thus “exposing … non-public information to an unauthorized third party,” the plaintiff-appellant in Hunstein v. Preferred Collection & Management Services suffered a concrete injury and thus has standing to sue, his attorney argued … The post Daily Digest – December 29.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

A District Court judge in Ohio has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case because claiming statutory damages is not enough of a concrete injury for the plaintiff to have standing to sue. A copy of the ruling in the case of Portnoy v. National Credit Systems can be … The post Judge Grants MTD on Remanded Case Over Lack of Standing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

It only took 10 days after going into effect, but it appears as though one of the first lawsuits referencing Regulation F has been filed against a company in the accounts receivable management industry. The complaint, which was filed on December 10, accuses the company of not adhering “to the requirements” of the rule by … The post Collector Accused of Violating Reg F in FDCPA Lawsuit appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Gwen Gullicksen

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 17, 2021

December 15, 2021-Chicago-Commercial Collection Agencies of America announced that through its initiative, Commercial Collection Agencies of America Gives Back, a portion of the proceeds of its annual conference in Delray Beach, along with substantial donations from individual members, and a fleet of bicycles has been given to 4KIDS of South Florida.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

In a case that was defended by the team at Malone Frost Martin, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act for accessing an individual’s credit information via a soft inquiry for … The post Appeals Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Collector in FCRA Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers. This is merely meant … The post Job Listings – December 15 appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A District Court judge in Oregon has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because the plaintiff claimed never to have received a demand letter to recover an unpaid credit card debt and because the defendant is allowed to rely on information supplied … The post Judge Grants Defendant’s MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Alleged Disputed Debt appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Inflation. Supply chain issues. Omicron. We’ve all seen prices for goods and services increase in recent months and are feeling it in our wallets. But companies in the accounts receivable management industry are feeling the pinch, too, not just in areas like traditional office supplies, but in one of the industry’s most important supplies — … The post Rising Prices of Paper, Office Supplies Causing Problems Worldwide appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The number of scam call attempts per month more than doubled from the start of 2021 to the end, according to a report that was released yesterday by T-Mobile. The cellular carrier revealed that there were 2.5 billion scam call attempts in November, compared with 1.1 billion in January. Also, the most frequent reason why … The post Scam Call Volume Doubles in 2021: T-Mobile appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Saying that you expended “time, money, and effort” trying to identify what to do when you are confused as to whom the original creditor was after receiving a collection letter is not enough for a plaintiff to have standing to sue, ruled a District Court judge in Maryland, who has granted a defendant’s motion to … The post Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Due to Lack of Standing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A District Court judge in Florida has denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss a class-action after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act for making calls to the plaintiff’s cell phone and leaving voicemails using pre-recorded messages after the … The post Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA, TCPA Class Action Over Orally Made Cease Request appeared first on AccountsRecovery

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While most households are in a better financial shape now than they were when the COVID-19 pandemic began, the economic benefit from financial aid provided by the federal government is rapidly fading, especially for those at the bottom of the income ladder, according to a published report, which warns that fewer consumers have savings to … The post Financial Cushions for Americans Getting Thinner Heading into 2022 appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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