Mass. Division of Banks Fines Companies $10k for Collecting Without Proper License
The Massachusetts Division of Banks has entered into a consent order with…
Debt Buyer Sued by CFPB Plans ‘Vigorous’ Defense
A debt buyer that was sued yesterday by the Consumer Financial Protection…
Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Issues With Plaintiff’s Name
What is in a name, Shakespeare asked when he wrote "Romeo &…
Compliance Digest – January 10
I'm thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor…
FTC Publishes Biennial Report to Congress About Do Not Call Registry
The Federal Trade Commission has published its biennial report to Congress detailing…
NCLC Publishes Guide of State Consumer Protection Laws Going Into Effect in 2022
The National Consumer Law Center has published a guide of all the…
FDCPA Class-Action Complaint Accuses Collector of Overshadowing
Does threatening to permanently disconnect an individual's suspended cell phone service constitute…
CFPB Calls Out Credit Bureaus in Report Diving into Consumer Complaints
The three major credit reporting agencies -- Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion --…
Settlement With FTC Bans Defendants From Collections, Imposes $675k Fine
A company that made cash advances to small businesses has reached a…
Father, Son Plead Guilty in Medical Debt Collection Ponzi Scheme
A father and his son, who were both executives at a medical…