This updated edition provides comprehensive covers of aspects of credit and collection law with expert advice, tips and techniques to help credit managers improve their collection efforts and steer clear of costly litigation. The guide includes the actual laws with plain-English explanations of how readers can use them to their advantage, along with precedent-setting law cases and scores of legal citations.

When chief financial officers, attorneys and business owners focus on debt 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, 2009 - 2010 Edition is a comprehensive effort to answer these questions. Recent years have produced as many significant changes in the credit and collection industry 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 2009 - 2010 Edition includes 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 Only Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law, 2009 - 2010 Edition will 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 industry's most comprehensive reference manual. Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law, 2008 - 2009 Edition is 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 affect credit 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.

When chief financial officers, attorneys and business owners focus on debtcollection - both consumer and business debts - their overall concern canbe generally summarized in two short sentences: "What can I do legally?" and"Where do I find the answer?" Aspen Publishers' Complete Guideto Credit and Collection Law, 2010 - 2011 Edition is a comprehensiveeffort to answer these questions.Recent years have produced as many significant changes in the credit andcollection industry as Sarbanes-Oxley produced in Wall Street. Fiveseparate and distinct types of legislation have emerged from Congress, all ofwhich will impact not only on the extension of credit, but also on thecollection of debts.The new, completely updated 2010 - 2011 Edition includesextensive coverage of:In-depth analysis of stale, unsigned, bounced, post dated, stop payment,certified and cashiers’ checksNew laws passed in 2009 and 2010Preventing foreclosures and enhancing mortgage creditCredit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure ActConsumer laws of New York CityArticle entitled “Foreclosing on a Mezzanine Loan”Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAAReaffirmation agreementsAmended Fair Credit Reporting ActAn article on “Electronic Discovery Agreements”Title X of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010Only Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law, 2010 - 2011 Editionwill help you raise collection rates and reduce costs, while making certainyou always remain in compliance. Updated yearly and packed with useful tipsand tools, this thorough guide is recognized as the industry’s mostcomprehensive reference manual. Complete Guide to Credit and CollectionLaw, 2010 - 2011 Edition is immediately applicable in real-worldsituations, providing:Annual updates to keep you apprised of new laws, judicial decisions & hottopicsClear explanations of the key laws that affect credit and collectionEasy-to-read summaries/Plain-English explanationsPractical credit-risk guidelines–Practice TipsAppendices containing the actual laws, and case excerpts that you need to makeinformed business decisions, including:surveys of laws governing commercial collection, Regulation M—consumerleasing, meaningful involvement under FDCPA, and Regulation Z and RevisedArticle 9 of the UCC.

Now you can raise your collection rates and reduce your cost. Credit and collection managers may be well-versed in the procedures they can use in the extension of credit And The acceptable practices for collection debts. But when it comes to whether something is legal or not, they may need further information. This valuable resource provides that information. With this practical guide you can squeeze the most out of your collection efforts - while avoiding costly legal mistakes!

A breakthrough title explaining effective, cost-efficient collection methods In a down economy, the demand for a successful credit and collection game plan increases. Credit & Collections Kit For Dummies is a comprehensive guide for people involved in collection activities with accounts/clients, helping readers approach the often difficult task of collecting from late/slow paying customers, as well as determining when (and if) to extend credit to questionable ones. It gives readers the expert information and tools designed to ensure that their collection methods are both effective and legal. The book's attached CD includes helpful scripts, forms, letters, templates, and spreadsheets to help readers work efficiently and effectively. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.