NEW COMPROMISE TRACED ACT COULD PASS CONGRESS THIS MONTH: REPORT
- The full text of a compromise anti-robocall bill — the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act — has been released and while it offers a number of consumer protections, it does not go as far as what was proposed in the original House version of the legislation. The House of Representatives is set to vote on the compromise bill as soon as this week, according to a published report. The report says the bill could be passed by the Senate soon after and be sent to the President for his signature or veto before the end of the month.
JUDGE AWARDS PLAINTIFF $190k IN TCPA CASE OVER CALLS TO REASSIGNED NUMBER
- A District Court judge in New York has imposed a $190,000 judgment against a defendant that was accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by making nearly 400 calls — to the wrong individual — to collect on a delinquent credit card account.
TENSIONS RISING AMONG DEMS ON HOUSE FIN’L SERVICES COMMITTEE: REPORT
- A published report is spotlighting a potential rift among Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee, alleging that Chair Rep. Maxine Waters [D-Calif.] is not progressive enough for newer members, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-N.Y.] and Rep. Katie Porter [D-Calif.].
PATIENTS GOING INTO DEBT TO FINANCE UNPROVEN TREATMENTS
- There have been no shortage of articles in recent months accusing hospitals and healthcare facilities of being too aggressive with their collection efforts because they file lawsuits against those who do not pay their medical bills. Now, the spotlight is being turned on another area of the healthcare industry — clinics that encourage individuals to go into debt to finance procedures.
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NEW COMPROMISE TRACED ACT COULD PASS CONGRESS THIS MONTH: REPORT
- The full text of a compromise anti-robocall bill — the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act — has been released and while it offers a number of consumer protections, it does not go as far as what was proposed in the original House version of the legislation. The House of Representatives is set to vote on the compromise bill as soon as this week, according to a published report. The report says the bill could be passed by the Senate soon after and be sent to the President for his signature or veto before the end of the month.
JUDGE AWARDS PLAINTIFF $190k IN TCPA CASE OVER CALLS TO REASSIGNED NUMBER
- A District Court judge in New York has imposed a $190,000 judgment against a defendant that was accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by making nearly 400 calls — to the wrong individual — to collect on a delinquent credit card account.
TENSIONS RISING AMONG DEMS ON HOUSE FIN’L SERVICES COMMITTEE: REPORT
- A published report is spotlighting a potential rift among Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee, alleging that Chair Rep. Maxine Waters [D-Calif.] is not progressive enough for newer members, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-N.Y.] and Rep. Katie Porter [D-Calif.].
PATIENTS GOING INTO DEBT TO FINANCE UNPROVEN TREATMENTS
- There have been no shortage of articles in recent months accusing hospitals and healthcare facilities of being too aggressive with their collection efforts because they file lawsuits against those who do not pay their medical bills. Now, the spotlight is being turned on another area of the healthcare industry — clinics that encourage individuals to go into debt to finance procedures.
WORTH NOTING: Elton John had some harsh words for security guards at a recent concert in Australia … How to get over the shame of being in debt … How brushing your teeth can help reduce your chance of a heart attack … The most anticipated cars and trucks of 2020 … The trailer for the new “Black Widow” movie is here … The best apps of 2019, according to Apple … Underwater speakers are saving dying coral reefs … A wife who offered a $25,000 reward to help find her husband’s killer has been charged with murdering him … “Existential” is the word of the year.
What leaders get wrong about corporate culture
The secret rules of the Royal Family
The Daily Digest is sponsored by Microbilt. Designed to help debt collection professionals, MicroBilt’s platform of recovery and skip tracing tools provide quick, convenient, and current data that help you prioritize and successfully track people down and collect. Keep your skip tracing and debt recovery efficient and effective! Contact us to find out about our 90 Day Try Us Program. Call 800-884-4397 or visit www.microbilt.com.
