Lack of Notice of Bankruptcy Filing Proves Fatal to FDCPA Claim

Creditors and debt collectors may rest assured that they are not violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when sending debt-collection communications prior to any knowledge of a debtor’s bankruptcy filing. In Carrasquillo v. CICA Collection Agency, Inc., the district court for the District of Puerto Rico relied on a Third Circuit case when finding a debt collector lacked the requisite knowledge and intent to violate § 1692e of the FDCPA. Consequently, the court dismissed the debtor’s case with prejudice — barring the debtor from bringing this specific FDCPA claim against the debt collector again.

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Harvest Strategy Group Donates to Support Human Rights in Iran

DENVER, Colo -- Harvest Strategy Group Inc. made a charitable contribution to the Abdorrahman Boroumand Center (ABC) for Human Rights in Iran. The compelling stories of the organization and its backstory are detailed on the website, iranrights.org. The nonprofit organization is working towards peaceful transition in Iran by documenting human rights abuses and promoting democratic values.

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Actions are Louder than Words- 4th Circuit Kicks Case Back to State Court.

Once a litigation strategy is underway, changing course is not always easy. A debt collection firm recently learned this lesson the hard way when its timely attempt to transfer a case out of state court and into federal court was denied. According to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, by initially participating in the state court action, a law firm waived its ability to remove its case to federal court.

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How to Integrate Alternative Payment Methods into Your First and Third-Party Collections Strategy [Sponsored]

Alternative Payment Methods like PayPal, GooglePay, ApplePay, and Venmo are now ubiquitous in almost all commerce globally. Still, first and third-party debt collections agencies haven’t adapted their payment strategies to accommodate this payment trend.

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DebtNext Software Team Continues Their Growth and Development with the Promotion of Several Team Members.

COPLEY, OH -- DebtNext Software, a leading fintech software provider focused on recovery management solutions, is proud to announce new positions for several employees. Thom Majka will be starting a new role as Director of Client Success, Andy Hannan will embark on his new position as Director of Product Innovation, and Eric Port will take on a new position as Director of Operations.

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Asset Recovery Solutions Promotes Patrick Kelly to VP of Operations

DES PLAINES, Ill. -- Asset Recovery Solutions, a nationally licensed Illinois based provider of First Party, Third Party, BPO, and MSA services is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Kelly to Vice President of Operations.

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