Today we had a lawyer visit our office. It’s not often we get a visitor in our Bismarck, ND office. Everyone tidied up and we rolled out the red carpet! We very much enjoyed it so I thought it would be… Read More ›
Archive for March 2012
Is Your Firm in Danger of Fines &/or Litigation for Making Multiple Collection Calls to Wrong Numbers or Cell Phones?
“Consumer attorneys argue that multiple wrong number collection calls to the same phone number are intentional (thus subject to the $1500 [vs. the $500] per-call penalty), if the debt collector does not have in place adequate procedures for a consumer… Read More ›
Is Your ARM Firm Afraid to Blog?
Okay! Be honest with yourself. What is keeping your collection law firm, agency, or company that serves the ARM industry from starting a blog? My somewhat educated guess is that, whatever you think your reasons are, they all fall under… Read More ›
Help The National List Go Green!
The National List is making an effort to “Go Green,” and you can help! The 2012 – 2013 Directory will be mailed in August, but only to those who specifically request one. All of the printed information in the Directory… Read More ›
The Changing Face of the Creditor’s Attorney
by Herbert H. Franks: The term “debt collector” has been around a long time in our profession, and I should know, as I have been practicing law in Illinois for over 50 years. While the term has been around for… Read More ›
Could Your Collection Law Firm or Agency Be Fined $250,000?
On February 17th, insideARM.com reported that action was taken by the Minnesota Commerce Department against 49 debt collection agencies nationwide for failing to properly screen employees and employing known felons. Their parent company was ordered to overhaul its employee screening… Read More ›
