Maryland Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Garnishment Exemptions
A bill has been introduced in the Maryland state legislature that would…
Briefs Filed in Defense of CFPB’s Leadership Structure
Those lining up to defend the current leadership structure of the Consumer…
NDIL Judge Denies MTD Over Current Creditor Name in Letter
A District Court judge in Illinois has partially granted a defendant's motion…
FCC Consumer Advisory Committee Calls Special Meeting to Consider Call Blocking Recommendation
The Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Advisory Committee has called a special meeting…
State AGs Blast OCC’s Proposal to Fix Madden Interest Rate Issue
A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general have come out and…
Appeals Court Rules ‘Time Sensitive Document’ on Envelope Violates FDCPA
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has partially overturned a lower court's…
Appeals Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Defendant in FDCPA Case over Creditor Name in Letter
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower…
Plaintiff Files FDCPA Suit Over Receipt Emailed to Third Party
One of the downsides to sending emails has led to a collection…
Defense Did Not Waive Arbitration Right By Answering FDCPA Suit, Judge Rules
A District Court judge in Illinois has ruled that a group of…
CFPB Fine Cap Has Smallest Annual Jump in Three Years
Individuals and companies fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can expect…