HANOVER, Md. –

Hudson Cook is keeping a watchful eye on a pair of developments regarding debt collections and the regulatory impact on finance companies.

The firm indicated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission filed several enforcement actions relating to debt collection and the notice of proposed rulemaking on debt collection practices is expected shortly. In light of those developments, Hudson Cook is hosting a free webinar to explain what the potential impact could be.

The Hudson Cook partners set to be a part of the hour-long webinar that’s scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 15 are:

— Lucy Morris, recent deputy enforcement director in the division of supervision, enforcement, and fair lending at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

— Joel Winston, former associate director of the FTC’s division of financial practices

— Barbara Sinsley, who is considered one of the nation’s leading attorneys on debt sales and collection practices.

The panel will be moderated by Gary Becker, former chief executive officer and general counsel of DCM Services who now is a Hudson Cook partner

“Those attending the webinar will learn about the recent enforcement actions and projected rulemaking related to debt collection,” Hudson Cook said. “The panel of experts will provide insight into enforcement actions and their implications for the debt collection industry.”

Finance company managers and debt collection staff members can register for the free webinar here.