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Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice, Brent Yarborough to Speak on Professional Responsibility at RMAI Legal Symposium

May 11, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Donald Maurice and Brent Yarborough will give a talk on “Professional Responsibility for Modern Lawyers: Risks, Rules, and Reality” at the RMAI Legal Symposium on May 19 in New York.

Today’s litigators face ethics challenges that are more complex—and more consequential—than ever before. Mr. Maurice and Mr. Yarborough will deliver a timely deep dive into the ethical issues that arise at the intersection of litigation, consumer law, supervision, and rapidly evolving technology. Through real world examples and recent disciplinary and court decisions, attendees will gain concrete guidance on navigating ethical risk while maintaining effective, compliant advocacy.

For more information and to register for the Receivables Management Association International Legal Symposium, 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.

Brent Yarborough is a principal with Maurice Wutscher LLP and is based in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office. Brent advises banks, credit unions, fintech lenders, debt buyers, collection agencies, and law firms on matters related to compliance with federal and state consumer financial laws.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Speak on Consumer Bankruptcy at RMAI Legal Symposium

May 11, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will give a talk on “Current Trends in Consumer Bankruptcy: Is it a Bonanza or a Bust?” at the RMAI Legal Symposium on May 19 in New York.

Judge Shireen Barday of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SDNY will join Mr. Hochhesier to review the latest trends and issues in consumer bankruptcy rulings and examine how the increase in consumer bankruptcy filings will impact portfolios.

For more information and to register for the Receivables Management Association International Legal Symposium, click here.

Alan 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. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers, ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers. He currently co-chairs the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.

Ask Me Anything Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Answer Consumer Financial Law Questions

May 5, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will answer consumer financial law questions during an RMAI Ask Me Anything webinar on May 14 at 12 pm ET. This event is designed for attorneys, compliance professionals, and industry participants who want to deepen their understanding of the ever-evolving consumer financial law landscape.

Mr. Maurice will moderate the session, offering his expertise on a wide range of pressing topics. This is your chance to get direct answers to your most challenging questions—no canned presentations, just real, actionable insights on such topics as:

Federal & State Regulations: Navigating the latest shifts in oversight.
Litigation Trends: What the recent wave of consumer filings means for your business.
Enforcement Priorities: Where regulators are focusing their energy right now.
Compliance Challenges: Managing the lifecycle of consumer financial products.
Ethics & Legislation: The impact of new laws and regulatory guidance.

To maximize the value of this session, participants are encouraged to submit their questions and hypotheticals in advance. All questions must be submitted by May 7, 2026.

Click Here to Submit Your Questions & Hypotheticals.

Click here to Register for the Receivables Management Association International webinar, Ask Me Anything: Consumer Financial Law with Don Maurice.

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.

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Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Chair New York City Bar’s Consumer Financial Law Conference

April 15, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher partner Donald Maurice on Friday, May 8 will chair the New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Law Conference, a forum for scholarship, policy development, and practitioner engagement focused on consumer finance and economic justice, with particular emphasis on New York law and markets.

Maurice Wutscher is sponsoring this CLE event, which will bring together academics, judges, regulators, advocates, and industry stakeholders to discuss legal and technological developments in consumer financial law, including class actions, the NY Fair Act, default judgments and access to justice, student lending, and artificial intelligence.

Additionally, Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will moderate a discussion on current issues in consumer bankruptcy with judges from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New York.

Preceding the conference luncheon, Samuel A.A. Levine, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, will deliver a keynote speech.

The program agenda includes:

In re Capital One 360 Savings Account Interest Rate Litigation: A View from Class Counsel and the AG: Moderator: Donald S. Maurice, Maurice Wutscher LLP; Panelists: Philip M. Black, Wolf Popper LLP; Adam Riff, Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Frauds and Protection, Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York.

Getting to Know the NY Fair Act: Moderator: Ben Wolf, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP; Panelists: Jane Azia, Bureau Chief, Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau at Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York; Alec Webley, Asst. Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York.

Default Judgments and Access to Justice: By the Numbers: Panelists: Hon. Allison Greenfield, NYC Civil Courts; Ingrid Gillies, The Pew Charitable Trusts; Eshaan Kawlra, The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Hot Topics in Student Lending: Panelists: Winston Berkman-Breen, Legal Director, Protect Borrowers; Badri Sridhar, Managing Director, FTI Consulting; Alex Ricci, President, National Council of Higher Education Resources.

AI and Access to Justice: Speaker: Katherine Forrest, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Current Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy: Moderator: Alan C. Hochheiser, Maurice Wutscher LLP; Panelists: Hon. Shireen Barday, US Bankruptcy Court, SDNY; Hon. Elizabeth Stong, US Bankruptcy Court, EDNY.

The Consumer Financial Law Conference will be held at the New York City Bar Association (42 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes a networking breakfast, luncheon and post-program mixer. The conference is open to nonmembers and will provide at least 5.0 hours of CLE. For more information and to register, 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.

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher Attorney Donald Maurice to Discuss DCWP Final Rule

March 20, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s final debt collection rule during an RMAI webinar March 24 at 12 pm ET.

The webinar will walk through adopted changes to the rule, from expanded record-keeping and audio recording samples to the new mandatory “natural person” callback requirements.

In addition, attendees will discover practical strategies for updating their tech stack to handle revocable electronic consent and the “stop” request logic and will learn how to navigate the trickiest parts of the amendment, such as verifying medical debt in complex hospital billing environments and managing the new “Notice of Unverified Debt” timelines.

To register for the Receivables Management Association International webinar, 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 Attorney Donald Maurice to Discuss Ethics, Compliance Matters at RMAI Conference

Jan. 29, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will share insights on ethics, legislative and regulatory compliance matters impacting the receivables management industry at the 2026 RMAI Annual Conference in Las Vegas Feb. 9-12.

Mr. Maurice will present “Ethics as the Cornerstone of a Compliance Management System” and participate in a policy discussion of new laws and regulations impacting the industry and how to stay in front of the upcoming changes.

For more information about the Receivables Management Association International 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’s Brent Yarborough to Present Survey Course on Receivables Management at RMAI Conference

Jan. 23, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Brent Yarborough will present the RMAI Introductory Survey Course on Receivables Management at the 2026 RMAI Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

In this course, Mr. Yarborough and panel will provide an overview of applicable state and federal laws and regulations impacting the receivables management industry and highlight industry best practices contained in the Receivables Management Certification Program.

For more information about the Receivables Management Association International conference click here.

Brent Yarborough is a principal at Maurice Wutscher LLP. He focuses his practice on regulatory compliance and the defense of consumer law claims.

Maurice Wutscher LLP Ranked as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm in 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide

Dec. 15, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher LLP has been recognized in the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide: New York as a top-tier firm noted for its excellence in general commercial litigation.

In its assessment, Chambers and Partners found that Maurice Wutscher evidenced significant expertise, caliber of talent and experience serving a range of clients in the market.

“Maurice Wutscher houses a strong financial services group which is admired for its expertise in the consumer finance space. The firm is noted for its handling of enforcement actions and its ability to deal with consumer class action lawsuits,” Chambers notes.

The Chambers Spotlight rankings were awarded to select small and medium-sized law firms in the state. These ranked firms were recognized for their strengths in key practice areas and the ability to offer go-to counsel for legal buyers looking for more options and local expertise as a credible alternative to Big Law.

“Chambers Spotlight specifically champions outstanding boutique and mid-size firms that deliver partner-level attention, deep regional knowledge, and cost-effective solutions for sophisticated legal work,” Chambers notes. “Our dedicated Spotlight research team identifies firms that punch above their weight across key legal markets. These firms combine the personal service and competitive rates of smaller practices with the sophisticated expertise typically associated with larger firms.”

“Maurice Wutscher is honored to be recognized once again with a Chambers Spotlight,” said Maurice Wutscher partner Donald Maurice. “This ranking is a testament to our attorneys’ agility, efficiency and competency in handling high-stakes matters.”

The recognition underscores Maurice Wutscher’s position as a key player in New York’s legal landscape, offering clients throughout the state access to high-quality legal representation that combines big-city expertise with local specialized support.

New York’s diversified business community is reflected in the Chambers Spotlight New York 2026 Guide, with 262 leading firms ranked across 31 practice areas. The firms were selected based on independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of their experience, expertise and talent. Maurice Wutscher is one of only 54 firms in New York City to be recognized in Litigation: General Commercial.

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms. To learn more about Maurice Wutscher’s ranking, click here.

About Maurice Wutscher LLP

Maurice Wutscher LLP is a boutique law firm founded in 1995 with offices in key cities nationwide. The firm delivers trial and appellate litigation, class action defense, and regulatory compliance services across consumer financial services, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, data privacy and security, high-stakes appeals and critical motions, and business law. Maurice Wutscher’s attorneys are recognized for leadership in the financial services industry, including service as counsel for amici curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate courts. The firm is dedicated to providing unparalleled client service, efficiency, and innovation.

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Maurice Wutscher Attorney Donald Maurice to Discuss New York City’s Debt Collection Rule

Sept. 4, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss the updates to New York City’s debt collection rule at the 20th Annual Credit and Collection News Credit Grantor Consortium in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 10.

Mr. Maurice, who chairs the New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Affairs Committee, will review the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s latest changes to the city’s debt collection rule including the monthly log requirements, validation requirements, communication restrictions, expanded itemization requirements, time barred debt requirements, foreign language requirements, and medical debt limitations among other sections.

For more information and to register for the consortium 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’s Donald Maurice to Speak at RMAI Executive Summit

July 28, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will speak on ethics, legislative, and regulatory compliance matters impacting the receivables management industry at the Receivables Management Association International Executive Summit in Vermont, Aug. 5-7.

Along with a talk on ethics-driven compliance management, Mr. Maurice will provide insight into what the RMAI working groups are up to in the areas of bankruptcy, data privacy and security, legal affairs, medical debt, and more.

Mr. Maurice, who serves as outside counsel to RMAI, will also join a panel discussion of state and federal legislative and regulatory trends and challenges.

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 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’s Donald Maurice to Chair New York City Bar’s Consumer Financial Law Institute

April 10, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher partner Donald Maurice on May 5 will chair the Consumer Financial Law Institute hosted by the New York City Bar Association at its offices in New York.

Maurice Wutscher is sponsoring this CLE event, which will bring together industry leaders and regulators to discuss trends and developments in consumer financial law, including a look at the next four years; credit reporting; buy now pay later; cryptocurrency; and more.

The agenda includes:

A Look at the Next Four Years: This panel of financial services attorneys will share their analysis of the second Trump administration and its impact on the consumer protection landscape. The discussion will cover changes at the CFPB, FTC, DOJ, prudential banking regulatory agencies and state regulators and what those changes mean for market participants. Panelists will provide thoughts on how businesses may adapt to a pullback in federal oversight while mitigating the risk of state or private actions.

Credit Reporting Highlights: Unpacking Recent FCRA Related Developments: The CFPB has been very active in the FCRA space with rulemaking and recent enforcement activity. This panel, featuring the President & CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) and a representative from FTI Consulting, will discuss what these developments mean for institutions and how they can best be prepared operationally going forward.

Charting the Future of Buy Now Pay Later: The President & CEO of the Financial Technology Association and other industry leaders from WebBank, Block and Zip will speak about innovations in the BNPL space and its regulatory environment. The panel will touch on the pay-in-four nature of the product, including modernized credit reporting that accurately captures BNPL data.

Cryptocurrency: In light of the current regulatory environment, with federal regulation and enforcement of cryptocurrency waning, New York’s comprehensive licensing and regulatory efforts are drawing more attention. The panel, which includes the Deputy Superintendent of Virtual Currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services, will discuss regulation of crypto platforms and recent developments.

Protecting Consumers in the Age of the Internet: How the Online Marketplace Challenges Regulators, and Ways to Work Within the Tangled (Worldwide) Web: The Deputy General Counsel, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, will discuss the online marketplace, the challenges of Communications Decency Act limitations, ever-changing content that requires resource-intensive monitoring, jurisdictional challenges, and even court orders as its own obstacle.

General Business Law 349: How Well Does Our General Consumer Protection Law Serve New Yorkers?: Many are surprised to learn that New York has one of the narrowest consumer protection laws in the country. The CFPB and the FTC have urged New York to expand General Business Law 349’s ban on deceptive business acts and practices. Proposed legislation seeks to dramatically expand GBL 349. A senior staff attorney from Mobilization for Justice will examine the ins and outs of this law and how well it measures up nationally.

The Consumer Financial Law Institute will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and includes a networking breakfast and luncheon. The institute is open to nonmembers and will provide at least 6.0 hours of CLE. For more information and to register, 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.