Utah State Court Rejects Claim Based on Debt Collector’s Alleged Failure to Register Under Collection Agency Act

The Utah court of appeals has recently affirmed the dismissal of a plaintiff’s suit against a debt buyer based on its alleged failure to register as a collection agency prior to filing collection lawsuits. The court’s decision in Meneses v. Salander Enterprises LLC, not only holds that a violation of the Utah Collection Agency Act (UCAA) is not a deceptive or unconscionable act under state law, but also calls into question whether the UCAA ever even applied to debt buyers. As discussed here, the UCAA was repealed by the state legislature earlier this year, but cases asserting this theory of liability remain pending before state and federal courts.

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[Webinar] ARM Industry Legal Trends to Know Now

You need to know the latest, most important legal news to stay ahead of the curve and protect your business, but how do you know where to focus? Start here. Hear from two Consumer Relations Consortium Legal Advisory Board members and a legal technology expert as they discuss today's hottest legal topics during ARM Industry Legal Trends to Know Now on December 5th at 2pm ET. Register now.

Markoff Law Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Donation To Susan G. Komen Foundation

CHICAGO, Ill. -- October is a time when people around the world turn to pink to show support for those who have battled, are battling, or have been affected by breast cancer. This year, Markoff Law has stepped up its commitment to making a difference by contributing to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, an organization at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer.

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CFPB Bites of the Month - October 2023 - Bewitching the CFPB

The CFPB had a busy October. In this article, we'll share some of our top CFPB "bites" of the month so you can stay on top of recent developments.

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DebtNext Software IC System Accreditation Announcement

COPLEY, OH -- DebtNext Software announces that I.C. System achieved the inaugural accredited partner of the newly established dPlat Partner Accreditation Program.  This program has been developed to provide creditors with complete peace of mind when selecting collection partners to integrate with their DebtNext platform (dPlat).

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Abrahamsen Gindin LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with Heka Global

SCRANTON, Pa.-- Abrahamsen Gindin LLC (AG Law), a multi-state creditors’ rights firm headquartered in Scranton, Penn., is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with financial technology company Heka Global.

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For Effective Digital Collections, Channel Your Inner Digital Marketer

Digital marketing principles, used for years, now drive success in digital collections. This blog highlights the key principles that translate to collections and recovery efforts.

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ARM Industry Legal Trends to Know Now

5 December 2023 at 02:00 p.m.

The legal landscape in the ARM industry is constantly changing. It can be difficult to wade through it all and determine what is important and what steps need to be taken to stay ahead of the curve.

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