A California district court found a consumer sufficiently stated a cause of action under the RFDCPA by alleging that the defendant charged her “convenience fees” to make payments over the phone that were not authorized in the loan agreement or permitted by law. 01/19/2022 3:45 P.M. 3.5 minute read Martindale v. MegaStar Fin. Corp., No. […]
Jan. 28 webinar will help debt collection agencies and their health care clients in California navigate the state’s new medical debt laws and fair billing rules. Submit your questions for expert panel speakers now. 01/19/2022 3:00 P.M 2 minute read Five associations are joining forces to offer an educational session covering new California medical debt […]
ACA International’s state advocacy and compliance leaders along with member Lauren Valenzuela reviewed new state laws during a recent Hot Topic seminar—a must-listen for all organizations planning for 2022 and beyond. 01/13/2022 9:30 A.M. 4 minute read The accounts receivable management (ARM) industry and ACA International saw a flurry of activity in 2021. Although Regulation […]
The California Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling, prohibiting a company from collecting on a substantial amount of unpaid debt because cosigners on bail bonds were not provided statutory notice of the risks of cosigning a consumer credit contract. 01/06/2021 3:15 P.M. 3 minute read BBBB Bonding Corp. v. Caldwell, No. A162453 (Ct […]
Licensing department assures debt collectors that delays in accessing licensing applications through the system will not result in regulatory action. 01/04/2022 4:00 P.M. 4 minute read Before the end of 2021, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) had received approximately 600 applications for debt collection licenses, which were required to be submitted […]
Where multiple state law claims substantially predominated over a single TCPA claim in terms of proof, the scope of the issues raised, and the comprehensiveness of the remedy sought, the court dismissed the state law claims finding supplemental jurisdiction must not permit a party to make an end run around pleading requirements that would have […]
Upcoming webinars for members will include an overview of California’s licensing regulations, ACA’s accomplishments and ongoing goals, and a federal advocacy presentation on legislative and regulatory issues for 2022. Editor’s note: This article is available for members only. 12/29/2021 12:00 PM Meeting Recording Access Passcode: J=A0nZ6t Session Slides ACA International’s members-only ACA Huddle webinars are […]
The Dec. 29 webinar will cover what to expect in California’s licensing regulations in 2022. Editor’s note: This article is available for members only. 12/22/2021 4:00 P.M. Meeting Recording Access Passcode: 2mkj^1qn ACA International’s next members-only ACA Huddle webinar on preparing for California’s regulations in 2022 is not to be missed. June Coleman, of counsel […]
ACA will provide the CAC with executive leadership, strategic guidance and business function management. 12/21/2021 10:15 AM 2 minute read As part of its ongoing effort to help members succeed, incoming ACA International CEO Scott Purcell announced that the association will assume management responsibilities of the California Association of Collectors Inc. (CAC) beginning Jan. 1, […]
California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation reminds debt collectors to apply for a license by Dec. 31 to continue operating next year. 12/21/2021 1:00 PM 3.5 minute read Dec. 31, 2021, the deadline to apply for a license now required by the California Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA), is fast approaching—but if you’re not […]
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