Wash. Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Against Creditor
An Appeals Court in Washington state has upheld a lower court's dismissal…
Medical Debt Collection Bill in Colorado Moves Closer to Becoming Law
A bill in Colorado that would ban hospitals from placing unpaid debts…
Bill Introduced in Senate to End Student Loan Moratorium, Prohibit Debt Cancellation
A bill has been introduced in the Senate that would prohibit President…
Class-Action Complaint Accuses Collector of Listing Wrong Validation Date in Notice
A class-action complaint originally filed in state court in Florida has been…
CFPB Supervisory Highlights Report Spotlights Issues Found in Debt Collection Exams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its latest Supervisory Highlights report yesterday,…
Appeals Court Allows CFPB Enforcement Action to Continue, But Raises Constitutional Questions About How Agency is Funded
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit yesterday issued an en…
Compliance Digest – May 2
I'm thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor…
Lawsuit Totals Spike in March: WebRecon
The number of lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act,…
CFPB Gets Ban for Debt Relief Co. CEO As Part of Enforcement Action Settlement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a proposed order seeking to…
New Video Series Launched: Debut Episode Tackles White House’s Bulletin on Medical Debt
Everyday, there are legal rulings, compliance bulletins, bills that become law, and…