Monthly Archives: September 2024

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act at 2024 NACARA Conference

Sept. 26, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss the Uniform Law Commission’s Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act at the annual conference of the North American Collection Agency Regulatory Association on Oct. 2 in Sacramento.

Adopted by the Uniform Law Commission in July, the Act would materially modify existing procedures for obtaining default judgments on many types of consumer debt, including new notice requirements and the inclusion of certain documents and data in judgment applications. On Feb. 13, a bill was introduced in Colorado that would adopt the Act, and it is anticipated several states will follow.

For more information about the 2024 NACARA Conference, click here.

Donald Maurice represents the financial services industry, successfully litigating matters in appellate and trial courts throughout the country in individual and class actions and guiding businesses, trade associations and financial services companies nationwide in regulatory and compliance matters including data privacy and ethics. He has been retained as counsel for amicus curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and frequently testifies before state legislatures. Mr. Maurice is outside counsel to RMAI and serves as chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Affairs Committee. He is a regent of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers and a fellow of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of New Jersey Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

Maurice Wutscher is a national business and financial services law firm.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice, Shannon Miller to Speak on Data Security Compliance, Medical Debt Regulation

Sept. 19, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Donald Maurice and Shannon Miller will speak on data security compliance and medical debt regulation at the 2024 Mid-America Collection Conference in Fort Worth, Sept. 23-25.

Mr. Maurice will discuss data security risks, regulation and compliance and conduct a data breach tabletop exercise.

In addition, Mr. Maurice and Mr. Miller will review the latest medical debt regulations and give guidance on best practices for compliance.

For more information and to see the agenda, click here.

Shannon P. Miller is a principal attorney in Maurice Wutscher’s Pennsylvania office, where he focuses his practice on various aspects of financial services law with an emphasis on consumer financial services litigation. He has successfully represented healthcare and financial institutions and law firms across the country for claims filed under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and various state consumer protection statutes.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice, Jake VanAusdall to Speak at ARMLaw

Sept. 12, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Donald Maurice and Jake VanAusdall will speak on cybersecurity compliance and legislative and regulatory issues impacting the accounts receivable management industry at the ARMLaw conference in Nashville on Sept. 16.

Mr. Maurice will discuss the evolving landscape of consumer financial services compliance and give guidance on how to navigate state and federal regulations.

Mr. VanAusdall will review best practices for compliance with cybersecurity and data protection regulations.

ARMLaw is aimed at helping compliance and legal professionals involved in collections, consumer finance, debt buying, and fintech to understand trends in risk management, legal defense strategies, and complying with state and federal laws and regulations, while also providing an opportunity to network and share best practices with one another.

For more information and to see the agenda, click here.

Donald Maurice represents the financial services industry, successfully litigating matters in appellate and trial courts throughout the country in individual and class actions and guiding businesses, trade associations and financial services companies nationwide in regulatory and compliance matters including data privacy and ethics. He has been retained as counsel for amicus curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and frequently testifies before state legislatures. Mr. Maurice is outside counsel to RMAI, a regent of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, and a fellow of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of New Jersey Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

Jake VanAusdall is Senior Counsel in the Nashville office of Maurice Wutscher LLP. He represents clients in the financial services industry throughout litigation, trial, and appeal. He is admitted to the Tennessee Bar, United States District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern District of Tennessee, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He is an active member of the Receivables Management Association International and the Revenue Based Finance Coalition.

Maurice Wutscher’s Eric Rosenkoetter Earns IAPP’s Certified Information Privacy Professional/US Credential

Sept. 11, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Eric Rosenkoetter has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the world’s largest and most comprehensive information privacy community and resource.

A principal at national business and financial services law firm Maurice Wutscher LLP, Mr. Rosenkoetter counsels clients in regulatory and compliance matters related to federal and state consumer financial protection laws and data privacy and security.

“Privacy professionals are the arbiters of trust in today’s data-driven global economy,” according to the IAPP. “They help organizations manage rapidly evolving privacy threats and mitigate the potential loss and misuse of information assets.”

The IAPP is the first organization to publicly establish standards in professional education and testing for privacy and data protection. IAPP privacy certification is internationally recognized as a reputable, independent program that professionals seek and employers demand.

The CIPP is the global standard in privacy certification. Developed and launched by the IAPP with leading subject matter experts, the CIPP is the world’s first broad-based global privacy and data protection credentialing program.

The CIPP/US demonstrates a strong foundation in U.S. private-sector privacy laws and regulations and understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the U.S., the EU and other jurisdictions. Mr. Rosenkoetter joins the ranks of professionals worldwide who currently hold one or more IAPP certifications.

Eric Rosenkoetter is a principal at Maurice Wutscher LLP, and is focused on advising clients with respect to federal and state consumer financial protection laws and data privacy and security, and he is a Certified Information Privacy Professional though the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He also brings to the table experience as a litigator, chief compliance and ethics officer, director of legislative affairs, federal lobbyist, and administrative hearings officer.

Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, promote and improve the privacy profession globally. More information about the IAPP is available at www.iapp.org.

Maurice Wutscher represents Fortune 500 and midsize companies, financial institutions and other law firms for the successful resolution of their complex legal issues and compliance matters. More information about Maurice Wutscher’s Data Privacy and Security practice is available at mauricewutscher.com/data-privacy-and-security.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice Appointed Chair of New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Affairs Committee

Sept. 3, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher partner Donald Maurice has been appointed chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Affairs Committee. He will serve a three-year term on the committee whose mission is to provide a forum where those interested in all aspects of consumer affairs can share ideas and influence statutory reform.

The City Bar’s Consumer Affairs Committee examines consumer protection issues on the national, state and local levels, providing comment on public policy and legislation and organizing career development, continuing legal education and networking programs, often in collaboration with other City Bar committees.

“The Consumer Affairs Committee has played an important role in educating lawyers and the public on New York’s cutting-edge consumer protection laws along with policy and regulation at the federal level,” Mr. Maurice said. “It is an honor to work with the committee’s diverse group of thought leaders.”

In addition to monthly meetings, which include presentations from thought leaders in consumer financial services, advertising, and data privacy, the committee organizes an annual Consumer Financial Services Law Symposium which features high level speakers presenting on recent consumer protection case law, legislation, and regulation.

For more information and to join the committee, click here.

Donald Maurice represents the financial services industry, successfully litigating matters in appellate and trial courts throughout the country in individual and class actions and guiding businesses, trade associations and financial services companies nationwide in regulatory and compliance matters including data privacy and ethics. He has been retained as counsel for amicus curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and frequently testifies before state legislatures. Mr. Maurice is outside counsel to RMAI, a regent of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, and a fellow of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of New Jersey Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

Maurice Wutscher is a national business and financial services law firm.