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Complete Guide To Credit and Collection Law

Complete Guide To Credit and Collection Law

Author: Jay Winston; Arthur Winston
Publisher: Aspen
ISBN: 9780735575073
Published In: November 2008
Format: Paperback , 553 pages
Jurisdiction: U.S. ? Disclaimer:
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When chief financial officers, attorneys and business owners focus ondebt collection- both consumer and business debts - their overall concern can be generally summarized in two short sentences: "What can I do legally?" and "Where do I find the answer?"

Aspen Publishers 'Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law, 2008 - 2009 Edition' is a comprehensive effort to answer these questions. Recent years have produced as many significant changes in thecredit and collectionindustry as Sarbanes-Oxley produced in Wall Street. Five separate and distinct types of legislation have emerged from Congress, all of which will impact not only on the extension of credit, but also on the collection of debts. The New 2008 - 2009 Editionincludes extensive coverage of: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act Servicemember Civil Relief Act of 2003 OnlyComplete Guide to Credit and Collection Law, 2008 - 2009 Editionwill help you raise collection rates and reduce costs, while making certain you always remain in compliance. Updated yearly and packed with useful tips and tools, this thorough guide is recognized as the industryrs"s most comprehensive reference manual.

Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law, 2008 - 2009 Editionis immediately applicable in real-world situations, providing:

Annual updates to keep you apprised of new laws, judicial decisions & hot topics
Clear explanations of the key laws that affectcredit and collection
Easy-to-read summaries/Plain-English explanations
Practical credit-risk guidelines
Practice Tips

Appendices containing the actual laws, and case excerpts that you need to make informed business decisions, including: 2005 Class Action Amendments, 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act; 2004 FCRA-FACTA; FDCPA; TILA; ECOA; Regulation Z; Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.