FCC Chair Seeks to Classify Ringless Voicemails as Calls Under TCPA, Requiring Consumer Consent
The Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission yesterday announced the release of…
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling in One Case, Overturns Ruling in Another, Over BFE Defense
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed one summary judgment…
Collector Accused of Violating Reg F’s 7-in-7 Prohibitions
A plaintiff in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against a payment processor…
Judge Grants MSJ for Defense in FDCPA Case Over Calls to Consumer’s Grandmother
After already granting a motion to dismiss on one claim that a…
Banking Groups Ask CFPB to Conduct Research Into Overdraft Fees Before Making Decisions
Five of the nation's major banking trade groups have sent a letter…
Judge Certifies Class in Wrong Number TCPA Case Involving Collection Calls
A District Court judge in Arizona has certified a class in a…
Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Class Action, Rules Postage Confers Standing
For more than a year, judges across the country have been attacking…
Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Mistaken Identity
If cases of mistaken identity weren't a real thing, there wouldn't be…
Compliance Digest – January 31
I'm thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor…
CFPB Files Motion to Have Phantom Debt Scammers Held in Contempt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed an emergency motion seeking to…