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Maurice Wutscher Attorney Shannon Miller to Discuss Best Practices for Data Security at CLE Webinar Course

March 12, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Shannon P. Miller will discuss best practices for data security in the collections industry during the NBI Live Webinar course, “Keeping Collections Compliant: Communications, Guarding Debtor Data, and More,” on March 19 from 12 pm to 3:15 pm ET.

Presented by the National Business Institute, the course will feature Mr. Miller along with a panel of attorneys who will deliver practical guidance on navigating the evolving landscape of collections rules and consumer protections.

In addition to insight on how to safeguard data and respond to a data breach, the course will cover FDCPA updates and best practices, CFPB enforcement priorities, TCPA and FCRA compliance, and debtor communications.

The course is designed for attorneys, but accountants, collections professionals, and paralegals may also find it valuable.

CLE credits will be provided. For more information and to register, 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 Attorney Alan Hochheiser to Discuss RBF Industry Compliance Requirements

Feb. 24, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Alan Hochheiser will speak on regulations and compliance requirements impacting the revenue-based financing industry at the Funders Forum + Brokers Expo in Hollywood, Fla. on Wednesday, March 5.

In this session, Mr. Hochhesier and panel will break down key upcoming regulations and compliance requirements relevant to the RBF industry, including the CFPB’s 1071 data collection rule, California’s APR disclosure requirements, new debt collection regulations, and other forward-looking regulatory topics and potential risks.

For more information and to register for the Funders Forum + Brokers Expo, 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 chairs the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.

Maurice Wutscher Attorney Shannon Miller to Discuss Strategies for Trial Attorneys at CLE Webinar Course

Feb. 3, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Shannon P. Miller will discuss key strategies for trying a case effectively including the secrets of effective opening statements during the NBI Live Webinar course, “The Complete Civil Trial Attorney,” on Feb. 28 from 10 am to 5 pm ET.

Presented by the National Business Institute, the course will feature Mr. Miller along with a panel of seasoned trial attorneys who will reveal critical tactics every trial attorney needs to know.

In addition to a discussion of opening statements, the program will cover trial preparation; evidentiary issues; jury selection; evidence presentation, witness testimony, and objections; cross-examination strategies; and more.

CLE credits will be provided. For more information and to register, click here. Use Promo Code FSPN50A at checkout to get $50 off.

Maurice Wutscher Attorneys Alan Hochheiser, Jake VanAusdall to Present Live CLE Webinar Course on Collections Law Compliance

Jan. 3, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Alan Hochheiser and Jake VanAusdall will present a live CLE webinar course, “Collecting Debt: Strategies for Navigating Collections Law Effectively for Paralegals and Associates” on Jan. 9 from 1 to 3:10 pm ET.

Focusing on compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other collection protection laws, the webinar will review the FDCPA and its compliance requirements and restrictions. It will also include a discussion on cybersecurity and data protection for the credit and collection industry. In addition, attendees will learn effective settlement negotiations and how to properly structure repayment agreements. Lastly, there will be a discussion on how to most effectively execute on a judgment and other post-judgment collection tools.

Presented by myLawCLE and the Federal Bar Association, the course will be a valuable tool for those in the collections industry including associates and paralegals.

CLE credits will be provided. Click here to register through myLawCLE or here to register through the Federal Bar Association. Use Promo Code CollectingDebtCLE at checkout for free access to the webinar.

Jacob “Jake” VanAusdall is Senior Counsel in the Nashville office of Maurice Wutscher LLP. He practices in the firm’s Consumer Credit Litigation and Commercial Litigation groups predominantly representing creditors and financial institutions. Jake also has substantial litigation experience representing clients involved in intellectual property, construction, business and bankruptcy matters and represents numerous clients in the revenue-based financing industry. Jake has been recognized as a “Mid-South Super Lawyers – Rising Star” in the area of Business Litigation (2018-2024).

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Speak on Amendments to NYC’s Debt Collection Rule

Oct. 28, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will join a panel of speakers to discuss the amendments to New York City’s debt collection rule during an RMAI webinar Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 12 pm ET.

On Aug. 12, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection published its long-awaited amendments to the city’s debt collection rule. This webinar brings together a panel that will discuss these complicated amendments 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 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, 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 Outline Steps Companies Should Take Following a Data Breach

Oct. 15, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will review the steps companies should take to protect themselves following a data breach at the 19th Annual Credit and Collection News Credit Grantor Consortium in Denver on Oct. 24.

The financial sector suffered the most data breaches of any industry in 2023 according to a recent article in Fortune Magazine. Mr. Maurice will discuss what is driving this trend in the debt collection space and what companies should do following a data breach, including common mistakes to avoid and best practices to follow. The presentation will include case studies, compliance takeaways, and the responses by federal and state regulators.

Mr. Maurice will also provide an update on New York City debt collection rules.

For more information and to register for the consortium click here.

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 Attorney Shannon Miller to Present at NBI Live Webinar Course on FDCPA Compliance

June 10, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Shannon P. Miller will give guidance on how to properly comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act during a live video webinar course, “FDCPA Dangers and Other Collections Pitfalls: All the Ways Debt Collectors Mess Up,” on Aug. 13 from 11 am to 6 pm ET.

Presented by the National Business Institute, the course will cover all aspects of collections law including rule updates, post-judgment collections, fraudulent transfers, and more. Along with a deep dive into the FDCPA, the TCPA, FCRA, and UDAAP will be discussed.

Attendees will learn the most common mistakes that even expert debt collectors make; the rules regarding third-party disclosures; what to avoid when writing debtor notices and requests for collections; the usage of “Mini-Miranda” warnings and how they’re properly used in collections; and what could be false, deceptive, and/or misleading representations when reaching out to debtors.

CLE and CPE credits will be provided. For more information and to register, clickhere. Use Promo Code FSPN50A at checkout to get $50 off.

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Speak on Collecting in New York

April 29, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss the ins and outs of collecting in New York during a webinar Tuesday, April 30 at 1 pm ET.

Of all the states to collect in, New York might be the most complicated and potentially problematic. From local laws to state laws and regulations, New York is the state that causes collectors the most headaches.

In this webinar, the panel will break down what companies need to know about how to compliantly collect in the Empire State and what is on the horizon that they need to start preparing for.

“The Ins and Outs of Collecting in New York” is being presented by AccountsRecovery.net. To register for the complimentary webinar, click here.

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

April 17, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher partner Donald Maurice on May 1 will chair the Consumer Financial Law Symposium 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 thought leaders from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and academia to discuss trends and developments in consumer financial services law, including federal UDAAP, New York state laws and regulations impacting debt collection, and litigation and regulatory trends involving consumer lending.

Mr. Maurice also will participate in a panel discussion examining New York debt collection regulations, recent legislation impacting medical debt, and what legislators and regulators have in store for the near term.

The symposium is open to nonmembers and includes a networking breakfast and luncheon. For more information and to register, click here.

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss 2024’s Top Laws and Rules in ARM Industry

Jan. 2, 2024 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss the top state laws and rules impacting the accounts receivable management industry in 2024 during a webinar Thursday, Jan. 4 at 1 pm ET.

A new year means a new set of rules and laws to prepare for. State legislatures across the country have been busy enacting laws and rules related to debt collection, medical debt, credit reporting, and more. Staying on top of these laws is more difficult than ever.

In this webinar, the panel will break down the laws and rules going into effect in 2024 that companies need to have on their radar.

“The Rules and Laws Going Into Effect in 2024 That Need to be On Your Radar” is being presented by AccountsRecovery.net. To register for the complimentary 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. As an advocate for the receivables management industry, 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. He 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.

Maurice Wutscher’s Donald Maurice to Discuss Debt Collection Rulemaking, Pending Legislation in New York

Sept. 7, 2023 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Donald Maurice will discuss rulemaking efforts underway in both New York City and New York State as well as pending legislation that could change the process through which debts are collected in New York at the Credit and Collection News 18th Annual Credit Grantor Consortium in Philadelphia on Sept. 13.

“Although NYDFS pulled its last proposed amendments, it will issue new amendments soon,” Mr. Maurice says. “Unless DFS makes significant changes, third-party debt collectors and debt buyers collecting consumer debt in New York State will need a top-down reassessment of their existing collection operations to comply with the amendments; and may find it difficult, if not impossible, to use Regulation F’s Model Validation Notice.”

The presentation will explore in depth New York issues impacting the credit and collections industry, both regulatory and litigation, including recent activity from the New York Attorney General.

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. As an advocate for the receivables management industry, 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. He 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.