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California has long been one of the toughest regulatory ballparks for debt collectors and creditors—and it may be setting the stage for what comes next. Recent amendments to the Rosenthal Act don’t just add another twist in compliance—they represent the first statutory move to extend consumer-style protections to individuals liable for certain types of commercial…

Commercial creditors and collection professionals already operate with established processes and a clear understanding that how an account is handled matters. The issue raised by California’s Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, particularly as it applies to covered commercial debt, is not one of correcting conduct. The article in its entirety may be found here:…

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in February 2026, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Duty to Provide Info to Former Clients – Feb 2026

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in January 2026, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Ethical Issues Relating to the Use of AI to Record – Jan 2026

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in December 2025, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Withdrawals Must Be Handled With Care – ABA Op 519 – Dec 2025

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in November 2025, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Succession Planning – Protect Your Clients and Your Loved Ones – Nov 2025

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in October 2025, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Lawyer as a Witness Rule 3.7 Guidance – Oct 2025

Barron & Newburger, P.C. is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® Best Law Firm for: Milwaukee, WI: Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants Austin, TX: Litigation – Bankruptcy Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Best Law Firms rankings celebrate firms that…

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in September 2025, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Succession Planning Obligations – Sept 2025

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published in June 2025, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. BN – Tip of the Month – Non-Disparagement and Non-Disclosure Clauses in Settlement Agreements – June 2025