Getting to Know Jennifer Klein of Bayview Solutions
- As the oldest of 10 children, it’s no wonder that one of the things that helps Jennifer Klein be her most productive is a quiet space to focus and get work done. For her, it’s the little things — like a good cup of coffee — that make the difference between keeping her on track and derailing her day. Read on to learn more about Jennifer, why carving out part of her day for focus work is important to her, and the dish that she is best known for making.
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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Time that Email Was Sent/Received
- In a case that was defended by John Marees and Lauren Burnette at Messer Strickler Burnette, a District Court judge in Florida has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case surrounding a common claim being made against collection operations that are communicating with consumers via email — regarding the time that the message is received or read by the consumer being outside the FDCPA’s permissible contact window.
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Rejection Rates on Credit Applications Reach New Highs Signaling Potential Problems for Consumers on the Horizon
- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) Credit Access Survey paints a challenging picture for consumers seeking credit in 2024. While credit demand remains largely stable, rejection rates across key credit types have surged, signaling potential challenges for both consumers and lenders in the months ahead.
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Contenders Vying to be Next Chair of House Financial Services Committee
- Rep. Andy Barr [R-Kent.] is emerging as the frontrunner to chair the House Financial Services Committee, a pivotal role that could significantly impact the debt collection industry’s regulatory landscape, thanks to indications he is the choice of House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise [R-La.]. There are a handful of Congressmen interested in replacing Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-N.C.], who is retiring from Congress at the end of the year.
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