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Tim Bauer

CEO at DCM Services

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Navy Federal Credit Union Agrees to CFPB Order, $28.5M Fine for Improper Collection Actions

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Court Holds Company Licensed as Debt Collector is Not a Debt Collector Under FDCPA if Servicing Debt Not in Default

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In Long Awaited Decision, DC Court of Appeals Rules CFPB Structure is Unconstitutional

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Debt Collectors and Creditors Should Take Note of $135 Million USA Discounters Settlement

Will Supreme Court Provide Definitive Answer on Whether Filing Proof of Claim on Out-of-Statute Debt is an FDCPA Violation?

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Law Firm FOIAs, Publishes CFPB Enforcement Policies and Procedures Manual

U.S. District Court Rules Letter with Internal Reference Number Does Not Violate FDCPA

IRS Announces New Private Debt Collection Program, Four Collection Agency Contracts

Consumer Advocacy Coalition Expresses Concern over CFPB Proposed Rules

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Former CFPB Attorney Pahl Joins D.C. Office of Arnall Golden Gregory

California Amends Requirements for Debt Collectors Responding to Consumer Claims of Identity Theft

Senate and Congressional Hearings – Lots of Noise, but What Impact?

Keeping up with State Licensing and Enforcement Activity is Becoming a Full-Time Job For Collection Agencies

Wells Fargo $185 Million Penalty is a Warning to Collectors, Too: Look Hard at Your Compensation Plans

U.S. District Court Judge Dismisses Collection Litigation Suit Against Bank of America

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Tim Bauer on the Making of a “Must-Attend” ARM Industry Conference

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U.S. District Court Judge in New Jersey Dismisses TCPA Case Based on Single Unanswered Call to a Cell Phone

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Judge Decides Sanctions Now Not Warranted in “Fanciful, Farfetched” FCRA Case

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Wells Fargo Reaches Settlement with CFPB Over Alleged Illegal Student Loan Servicing Practices

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U.S. District Court in Georgia Grants Initial Approval of Wells Fargo $30 Million TCPA Settlement