Getting to Know Trey Hall of Eleos Services
- If you had to ask Trey Hall which was a more important accomplishment — coaching his high school team to a state football championship or starting a digital-first collection operation when the agency he was working for abruptly closed down — he might not be able to give you an answer. And as someone who doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations, that is probably saying something. Read on to learn more about Trey, what he likes most about working early in the morning, and how football helped kickstart his career in the ARM industry.
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Judge Dismisses FCRA, FDCPA Case Over ID Theft Claims
- A District Court Judge in Washington has granted a motion to dismiss filed by all the defendants in a Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff failed to adequately allege that the defendants’ actions were impermissible under the law.
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Bankruptcy Reform Bill Introduced in House
- A bill has been re-introduced in the House or Representatives that would overhaul consumer bankruptcy and make it easier for individuals to file and have their debts discharged. The bill was introduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler [D-N.Y.] and is also backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-Mass.]. They first introduced the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act in 2020. The bill seeks to simplify the process, reduce costs, and offer broader relief to financially-strapped individuals, including the ability to discharge student loans through bankruptcy.
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Judge Denies Motions to Block Enactment of CFPB’s Medical Debt Guidance
- A District Court judge has denied motions from ACA International for a preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order seeking to block the enactment of guidance issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau related to how medical debts are collected.
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