Learn the latest on Mastering Judgment Enforcement & Fair Debt Collection CLE with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to 80 pages of reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

The weak economy has made the often difficult task of enforcing judgments and collecting debts one of the most lucrative practices today. As many attorneys across the country turn to enforcement and collection cases, it is increasingly critical for practitioners to be fluent with the cutting-edge techniques and best practices to enforce judgments against the most elusive debtors. The Rossdale faculty for this seminar features an authoritative panel, who will describe the latest developments in post-judgment remedies and procedures, defending collection suits, avoiding lawsuits from debtors, strategies for attorneys representing consumers, and the changing regulatory landscape. Registration includes course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in this convenient, 24/7 on-demand seminar.

Agenda:

1. Effectively Enforcing Judgments:

a. Utilizing Judgment Liens & Garnishments

b. Current Law on Bank & Wage Garnishments

c. Disclosure Hearings

d. Strategies on Levying on Assets

e. Domesticating Foreign Judgments

2. Successfully Representing Consumers in FDCPA Claims:

a. Tactics on Bona Fide Error

b. Best Practices on Communications with Debtors/Consumers & Third Parties

c. The Impact of Technology on Fair Debt Collection Claims

d. What You Need to Know about Credit Reporting

e. Developments on Deception, Abuse, & Harassment under the FDCPA

3. Best Practices for Defending Creditors & Collection Professionals

a. Novel & Best Defenses

b. Steps to Reduce Claims

c. Controversies and Red Flags

d. Settlement Negotiation Strategies in Debt Claims

e. Best Practices on Training, Monitoring, & Compliance

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Rick Perr is a Partner at Fineman Krekstein & Harris, where he concentrates his practice on defending creditors, agencies and data furnishers nationwide for alleged violations of federal and state consumer protection laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Mr. Perr serves on the The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Members' Attorney Program Committee. Given his expertise, he has also been called upon to serve as a state compliance chair and serve on the Board of Directors of a prominent, regional collector’s association. Mr. Perr has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law and quoted widely, including by the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press, and National Public Radio, among others. He is also a widely sought-after lecturer, speaking on the definition of misleading under the FDCPA, trends with the FDCPA/FCRA, steps to reduce lawsuits, and the role of credit reporting in collection claims.

2. Daniel T. McCloskey practices at Greenberg Traurig, where he represents companies and individuals in connection with complex business disputes and intellectual property. Mr. McCloskey represents and advises clients in connection with corporate alter ego and veil piercing claims, and with respect to judgment enforcement issues. He focuses his practice on litigation, trial, pre-litigation counseling and resolution with respect to patent, trademark and copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation and varied business contract and tort actions, including those related to fiduciary duty, unfair business practices, unfair competition, breach of contract, limited partnership disputes, interference, misrepresentation and fraud. He has wide-ranging business litigation experience, representing and advising clients in connection with the assessment, pursuit of and response to multimillion dollar claims, and with respect to injunctive relief. He has represented companies in jury and bench trials, as well as before appellate panels in state and federal courts. He counsels clients on intellectual property protection, enforcement and litigation strategy. Mr. McCloskey has experience representing clients in arbitration and mediation proceedings, and serves as an appointed mediation panelist and settlement conference pro-tem judge for business litigation matters. He has regularly negotiated, structured and drafted settlement agreements to resolve a range of IP and business issues for clients – before and in connection with litigation – where appropriate to efficiently resolve disputes and meet client objectives and interests. Mr. McCloskey has written widely on "Alter Ego in Federal Court," "Alter Ego: Piercing the Corporate Veil," and nearly a dozen articles on intellectual property litigation.

3. Kenneth F. Carobus is a member of the law firm of Morris & Adelman P.C., where he concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, collection, and creditor’s rights in bankruptcy. He is a frequent lecturer in collection matters, bankruptcy, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Mr. Carobus earned a J.D from Georgetown University and his LL.M. from Temple University.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending & approved jurisdictions:

1. Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

2. Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

3. Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

4. State Bar of California for 1.5 MCLE credits

5. Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

6. Connecticut (CLE credits are not required, but are encouraged)**

7. District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

8. Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

9. Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

10. Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

11. Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

12. Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

13. Maryland (CLE credits are not required)**

14. Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

15. Michigan (CLE credits are not required)**

16. Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

18. Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

19. New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

20. New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

21. New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

22. Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

23. South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)**

24. Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

25. Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

26. Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

27. Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

28. Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required. For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

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