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DBA International Member Appointed to Washington Collection Agency Board
Congratulations to DBA Member Ray Henning with Dynamic Strategies Inc. on his recent appointment to the Washington Collection Agency Board as an industry member. Board members serve a 4-year term during which they make recommendations necessary for the welfare of the state and […]
DBA International Responds to NYS Proposed
Court Rules & Affidavits
DBA International submitted formal comments to the New York State Unified Court System’s proposed court rules and affidavits on May 30, 2014. DBA previously highlighted this issue with the DBA membership in a May 22, 2014 Member Alert requesting DBA members to […]
Licensing Changes in Tennessee and Louisiana
Tennessee: Good news for passive debt buyers!
On May 22, 2014, the Tennessee Governor signed into law SB 2133 which exempts certain entities from the Tennessee Collection Service Act licensing provisions and which amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 20.
Specifically the amendment exempts “Any […]
URGENT CALL TO ACTION FOR DBA MEMBERSHIP
DBA International is issuing an urgent appeal to the national membership for contributions to defend the industry from unprecedented government actions in New York State. Contribute now!
Over the last 10 months we have seen what appears to be a coordinated effort […]
Sacramento, CA, May 15, 2014 – DBA International announced an encapsulating new tagline today, “Setting the Standard for Receivables Management,” reflecting the association’s mission to uphold the highest and most comprehensive industry standards and recognition that our members are committed to protecting consumers and the industry. The new theme, which represents the vision of the […]
DBA International Sets the Standard for Receivables Management
DBA International announced an encapsulating new tagline today, “Setting the Standard for Receivables Management,” reflecting the association’s mission to uphold the highest and most comprehensive industry standards and recognition that our members are committed to protecting consumers and the industry. The new theme, which […]
New York State Court of Appeals Proposes New Filing Requirements
DBA International Solicits Input from Members by May 19, 2014
On April 30, 2014, Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, proposed new filing requirements for debt collection lawsuits commenced in New York courts that center on […]
Changes to Wisconsin Consumer Notice Requirement
Licensed debt collectors in Wisconsin should be aware of a recent statutory change in the required consumer notice that is provided to consumers in either the initial written communication or within five (5) days after the initial communication when attempting to collect on a debt.
New West Virginia Consumer Notice Requirement Takes Effect June 6, 2014
West Virginia Governor Earl Tomblin signed into law a bill that will require debt collectors to provide a boilerplate consumer notice when collecting on debt that is beyond the statute of limitations. The new notice requirement takes effect on June 6, […]
NORFOLK, Va., March 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This month, Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.
(Nasdaq:PRAA), a f financial and business services company operating in the U.S. and the U.K., was recognized
by the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) as a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3)-certified employer.
Through this initiative, the Norfolk-based company is committing to hiring more veterans […]