41 State AGs Reach Settlement With Breached Collection Agency
Attorneys general from 41 states have reached a settlement with Retrieval-Masters Credit…
Seventh Circuit Issues Another Ruling on Standing; ‘Stress and Confusion’ Not Enough to Sue
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is back with another…
Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Case Over Tradeline Status
A District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant's motion…
Groups Call for Stimulus Funds to be Protected From Garnishment; Legislative Proposal Forthcoming
Now that another round of stimulus payments is on the horizon for…
Judge Dismisses Credit Repair Org. Suit Against CFPB, FTC
A District Court judge in Florida has granted a motion to dismiss…
Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit, But Also Says Defendant Can Invoke BFE Defense
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the dismissal of a…
New Series Tackles Real-World Credit Reporting Scenarios
Of all the different parts that make up collecting debt and running…
Bill Seeks to Exclude Evictions From FCRA
A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that is…
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Over Issue with Collection Lawsuit, Lack of Title Chain
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a…
Bedard Breaks Down How Reg F Addresses Unfair and Unconscionable Collections
Section 1006.22 of Regulation F -- the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's debt…