Insights
Insights / 30 June 2026
Ohio Court Confirms a Power of Attorney Cannot Use an Elderly Person's Money for Personal Expenses
A power of attorney is not permitted to treat an elderly person's money like a personal bank account. Ohio law recognizes that older adults are particularly vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
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Insights / 30 June 2026
Rebutting Attacks on Alternate Service in Michigan - What Creditors Need To Know
Currently making the rounds on the internet are false motions to quash service/motions to dismiss based on alleged lack of service in Michigan cases, which debtors are filing with courts with increased frequency on a reflexive, mechanical basis. Detroit Attorney Jeffrey Bearss shares the following in response.
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Insights / 25 June 2026
Insights from the ACA Washington, D.C. Fly-In
Weltman Attorney Justin Conner had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA) Washington Insights Fly-In. Below is a summary of his experience at the Fly-In and key takeaways.
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Insights / 8 June 2026
Unlocking the Power of Experts in Subrogation: 7 Key Takeaways from the Latest Subro Scoop
What does it take to achieve real success in today's increasingly complex claims environment? Subrogation outcomes depend on more than simply identifying liability - they require proving it clearly, defensibly and strategically.
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Insights / 2 June 2026
Florida's Debtor-Friendly Laws: What Creditors Need to Know
Did you know that Florida is widely known as one of the most debtor-friendly states in the U.S.? For creditors, this creates an array of recovery challenges.
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Insights / 28 May 2026
Redefining Leadership: Lessons in Ownership, Purpose, and Initiative
Attending the Northeast Ohio Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Women in Leadership event reminded me that some of the most valuable career lessons transcend industries.
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Insights / 26 May 2026
Compliance Beyond the Checkbox: Navigating Key Regulations in the Collections Industry
Compliance in collections is anything but static. Regulatory expectations continue to evolve, technology keeps changing how, and how often, you can communicate with consumers, and scrutiny from regulators and courts is not slowing down.
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Insights / 20 May 2026
The Maserati & the Means Test: Good Faith in Chapter 13
In Goddard v. Bennett, the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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Insights / 18 May 2026
What Is Keeping Bankruptcy Professionals Up at Night? A Conversation with Weltman's Bankruptcy Leadership Team
In an effort to provide clients with insights into emerging industry trends, Weltman is pleased to share a recent conversation between Scott Fink, Shareholder and Chair of the Bankruptcy Recovery Group, and Heather Schneider, Director of National Bankruptcy Solutions.
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Insights / 30 April 2026
New Jersey Enacts Additional Asset Protections for Military Members, Spouses, and Veterans
On January 20, 2026, then Governor Murphy, as part of a flurry of legislative activity before leaving the Governor's Office, signed the New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act (the Act).
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