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BILL INTRODUCED IN N.J. TO RESTRICT HEALTHCARE COLLECTION EFFORTS A bill has been introduced in the New Jersey legislature that would require healthcare facilities to wait until at least 90 days after a patient has been first billed for services and require those facilities to provide specific repayment options before …

A bill has been introduced in the Maryland state legislature that would increase the amount of money that individuals would be able to protect when their wages or assets are garnished as a result of debt collection lawsuit. A copy of the proposed legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Lorig …

(Sacramento, CA) – Tuesday, January 28, 2020 is National Data Privacy Day. It is a day celebrated worldwide as a reminder to all of us that our personal data is an asset worth protecting. Today’s online world of smart phones, Fitbits, Alexa, navigation devices, smart cars, home monitoring systems, tracking devices …

Those lining up to defend the current leadership structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including the House of Representatives, 23 state attorneys general, and a large number of consumer advocacy groups all filed their amicus briefs with the Supreme Court earlier this week. The Supreme Court is due to …

A bill has been introduced in the New Jersey legislature that would require healthcare facilities to wait until at least 90 days after a patient has been first billed for services and require those facilities to provide specific repayment options before placing the account with a collection agency. A copy …

GETTING TO KNOW CAMILLE LINDSEY OF ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES While Camille Lindsey may not have grown up wanting to work in the collections industry, she knew she had found a home once it happened. Quickly moving up the ranks at the agency she works at in Oklahoma City, Camille is …

A District Court judge in Illinois has partially granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss after it was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by not indicating in a letter that the plaintiff had 30 days to request the name and address of the original creditor, but denied …

The Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Advisory Committee has called a special meeting for Thursday, Feb. 13 where it will discuss a single item — robocalls and call blocking. The meeting, which will be held from 2pm to 3pm EST, is open to the public and will be broadcast live online, …

A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general have come out and are blasting a proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that would clarify the “valid when made” doctrine to ensure the terms of loans would remain valid after they are sold or transferred and address …

I am thrilled to announce that the “Getting to Know” series is now being sponsored by Arbeit Software. 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 …

APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN FDCPA CASE OVER CREDITOR NAME IN LETTER The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court’s summary judgment award in favor of a defendant and instead remanded the case back for summary judgment in favor of a plaintiff who sued …

The federal government is accused in a published report of being “one of the most unforgiving debt collectors around,” as it seeks to collect unpaid medical debts from individuals who were treated at a military hospital in the United States. Civilians owe nearly $200 million to military hospitals across the …

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has partially overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a suit in which a collector was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by including the statement “Time Sensitive Document” on the envelope. A copy of the ruling in the case of Preston …

The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court’s summary judgment award in favor of a defendant and instead remanded the case back for summary judgment in favor of a plaintiff who sued a collection agency for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by …

January 17, 2020 (Sacramento, CA): The Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) supports New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s initiative announced last week in his State of the State Address in which he calls for the licensure of debt collection businesses. RMAI has long been a proponent of state licensing.  “Licensure is …