How the Debt Collection Rule Defines Communicate, Communication, and Attempt to Communicate
It might not seem like there is much of a difference on…
CFPB Sues Debt Settlement Company
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday filed a lawsuit against a debt…
EDNY Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Case Over Reference to Creditor in Letter
A District Court judge in New York has denied a defendant's motion…
CFPB Launches Advisory Opinion Program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced that it has finalized a…
Appeals Court Overturns Ruling in Favor of Defendant in FDCPA Case
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has overturned a lower…
Compliance Digest – November 30
I'm thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor…
Debt Collection Rule Published in Federal Register, Effective Date Now Official
The accounts receivable management industry now has an official date for when…
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling Compelling Arbitration in Debt Buying FDCPA Class Action
The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld a lower…
FTC Secures $24M Judgment Against Collection Agency
A $24 million judgment has been entered against a collection agency and…
Trade Groups, Including ACA Int’l, Urge FCC to Strengthen Measures to Fix Call Blocking, Mislabeling Issues
A number of trade groups, including ACA International, met with representatives of…