Category Archives: Event

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice and Eric Rosenkoetter to Discuss Licensing Issues Facing Asset Buyers in 2021

Jan. 20, 2021 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Donald Maurice and Eric Rosenkoetter will discuss licensing issues facing asset buyers, as well as emerging litigation, regulatory trends and what companies can do to minimize licensing associated risk during a webinar on Jan. 25 at 3 PM ET.

The online event is being presented by ACA International. To register, click here.

Donald Maurice is a partner at Maurice Wutscher LLP. He 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.

Eric Rosenkoetter is a principal at Maurice Wutscher LLP. He provides defense and regulatory compliance counsel to financial services companies and advises businesses in data privacy and security matters. He has significant experience as a compliance and transactional attorney, providing strategic, business growth, legislative, compliance and regulatory advice to national corporations and trade associations.

Maurice Wutscher Webinar: CFPB Rulemaking on Consumer Access To Financial Records

Nov. 4, 2020 — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Oct. 22, seeking comment on 46 questions in nine categories surrounding consumer access to financial information under section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Maurice Wutscher attorneys Donald Maurice and Eric Rosenkoetter will explore the CFPB’s ANPR and the implications the rulemaking can have on various sectors of the consumer financial services industry during a webinar on Nov. 10 at 1 pm ET.

Attendees can receive one hour of RMAI education credit. Click here to register for the live webinar with Q & A.

Mr. Maurice provides counsel to businesses and financial services companies, successfully litigating matters in state and federal courts in individual and class actions. He also counsels clients in data privacy and other regulatory compliance matters and provides advice and counsel to attorneys in matters of professional responsibility and attorney ethics.

Mr. Rosenkoetter is a principal at Maurice Wutscher LLP, where he provides defense and regulatory compliance counsel to businesses and financial services companies nationwide.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Moderate Panel on Bankruptcy Appellate Case Law at ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting

Sept. 18, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will moderate a virtual panel discussion on recent developments in bankruptcy appellate case law during the ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 3 pm ET.

This year, the weeklong conference will be presented virtually. To register, click here.

A principal at Maurice Wutscher LLP, Mr. Hochheiser is the incoming chair of the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. He is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss Trends and Developments in Consumer Finance Class Actions

Sept. 9, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will participate in a panel discussion of recent and emerging trends and developments in consumer finance class action claims alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) during a live CLE webinar on Sept. 16.

Mr. Maurice and panelists will review the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions and discuss strategies and approaches for pursuing or defending these claims along with issues of standing, statutory damages, the burden of proof, causation, and more.

The webinar is being presented by Strafford and will also offer a recorded version. Click here to register for the live webinar at 1 pm ET.

Mr. Maurice provides counsel to businesses and financial services companies, successfully litigating matters in state and federal courts in individual and class actions. He also counsels clients in data privacy and other regulatory compliance matters and provides advice and counsel to attorneys in matters of professional responsibility and attorney ethics.

RMAI Webinars: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss State and Federal Issues in Receivables Management

Aug. 25, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will participate in panel discussions of state and federal legislative and regulatory issues in the receivables management industry during a 2-part RMAI webinar series for members on Sept. 2 and 9.

On Sept. 2 at 12 pm ET, panelists will examine the record number of laws passed at the state level in 2020, how these new and proposed laws can impact company operations and how RMAI is responding. To register, click here.

On Sept. 9 at 12 pm ET, the panel will provide updates on proposals and decisions at the federal level leading up to the 2020 elections and beyond. To register, click here.

Mr. Maurice is outside counsel to Receivables Management Association International and provides counsel to businesses and financial services companies, successfully litigating matters in state and federal courts in individual and class actions. He also counsels clients in data privacy and other regulatory compliance matters and provides advice and counsel to attorneys in matters of professional responsibility and attorney ethics.

RMAI Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss NYC’s New Foreign Language Rules for Collectors

Aug. 10, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss New York City’s new foreign language rules for debt collectors during an RMAI webinar today at 11 am ET.

The Department of Consumer Affairs has adopted new rules requiring licensed collection agencies to maintain records of consumer language preferences. The rules require debt collectors to disclose whether they provide “language access services.”  Debt collectors must also request and record the consumer’s language preference.

The rules were adopted on May 28, and became effective June 27. However, the agency is providing a 60-day enforcement grace period ending on Aug. 26.

RMAI has reached out to DCA raising several concerns and in response, DCA has issued FAQs. Donald Maurice who is outside counsel to RMAI and Anne Thomas of Cavalry Portfolio Services will discuss the FAQs and what steps companies should take to comply with the rules.

To register for the recording of Breaking Down the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs’ New Foreign ​Language Rules and FAQs click here.

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Give Guidance on Bankruptcy Code’s New Preference Provisions

Aug. 5, 2020 ­— Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy attorney Alan Hochheiser will give guidance on the Bankruptcy Code’s new preference provisions now in place as a result of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 during a webinar on Sept. 1 at 1 pm ET.

The SBRA amended Section 547(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, creating new requirements and new defenses that must be considered before commencing preference actions.

Mr. Hochheiser will discuss the uncertainty that surrounds what the new elements of Section 547(b) require a trustee to do and will further explain topics ranging from “what reasonable due diligence in the circumstances of the case” is, to the consequences if a court finds that these conditions are not met.

Mr. Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

The webinar is being presented by Strafford and will also offer a recorded version. Click here to register for the live webinar.

Webinar to Examine New York City’s New Debt Collection Rules

June 23, 2020 — New York City’s new debt collection rules will be discussed during a Maurice Wutscher webinar now available on demand.

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has adopted new rules requiring debt collectors to provide consumers with language preference disclosures and an affirmative obligation to request and record the consumer’s language preference. Debt collectors will not be required to translate a collection communication.

The rules become effective June 27 with a 60-day enforcement grace period beginning from the effective date of the rules.

During the webinar, Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice and Eric Rosenkoetter will be joined by Marina Banje, Senior Compliance Counsel of Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC, to address both the implementation of the disclosure and reporting requirements, along with how the agency might be perceiving the new rules’ ambiguous requirements.

To register, click here.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Discuss Business Bankruptcies Under SBRA, CARES Act During June Webinar

June 10, 2020 — With business bankruptcy filings on the increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy attorney Alan Hochheiser will give insight into how to protect a client’s business and its creditors during a webinar on June 16 at 12 pm ET.

The webinar will be offered again on June 25 at 12 pm ET and on demand.

Mr. Hochheiser will give an overview of the Small Business Reorganization Act and discuss the impact of the CARES Act on businesses. He will also review steps to be taken if filing a small business bankruptcy, how to preserve assets while providing the largest return for creditors, preference and other avoidance actions, how to bring additional dollars into the estate, and defenses available for creditors and insiders.

“As businesses continue to experience difficulties as we are in uncharted territory due to the pandemic, every business, its advisors, lawyers, and accountants need to be aware of the bankruptcy process. No matter if you are working with the business itself or you are a creditor, an understanding of how to protect your client’s interest will be vital to that business’s ongoing success or failure,” Mr. Hochheiser explains.

Mr. Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

The webinar is being presented by Advantage Continuing Education Seminars. Click here to register.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss OCC’s New ‘Valid-When-Made’ Rule During June 11 Webinar

June 9, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss the OCC’s new “valid-when-made” rule during a webinar on June 11 at 3 pm ET.

On June 2, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule to clarify “that when a bank transfers a loan, the interest permissible before the transfer continues to be permissible after the transfer” and thus a loan is “valid-when-made.”

The rule ensures the terms of a loan remain valid after it is sold or transferred, a key component of the debt buying transaction, and resolves the legal uncertainty created by Madden v. Midland Funding, LLC.

The webinar will discuss the impact of the rule on collectors and debt buyers, including how it may lead to less liability in one area of their business.

The webinar is being presented by AccountsRecovery.net. Click here to register.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice Speaks on Current State of Debt Collection During Podcast

June 2, 2020 — What is the state of debt collection during the COVID-19 emergency? Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice and other industry leaders weigh in during The State of Business podcast.

During the podcast, Mr. Maurice gives guidance on how collectors can responsibly continue their operations during the emergency.

The podcast is produced by Adam Wood of GCS Credit, a membership of international credit and debt collection professionals.

Mr. Maurice provides counsel to businesses and financial services companies, successfully litigating matters in state and federal courts in individual and class actions. He also counsels clients in data privacy and other regulatory compliance matters and provides advice and counsel to attorneys in matters of professional responsibility and attorney ethics.

The podcast is available here.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss State Regulation of Debt Collection During Pandemic for May 27 Webinar

May 26, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss state regulation of debt collection during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 27 at 3 pm ET.

The webinar will take a closer look at new updates regarding how the states are attempting to protect consumers through guidance and new regulations since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States two months ago.

The webinar, “Analyzing the State Efforts at Regulating Debt Collection During Coronavirus,” is being presented by AccountsRecovery.net. Click here to register.