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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As our nation’s second female U.S. Supreme Court… https://t.co/NpKLBKVz5i
Under the FDCPA, a plaintiff must bring its claims within one year from the date the violation occurs. A recent decision by the… Read More
Creditors collecting their own debts have often sought solace in the fact that they were not covered by the FDCPA; however, over the… Read More
In cursory fashion, a North Carolina District Court has recognized a good faith defense to TCPA claims where calls were made to a… Read More
The CFPB issued its Monthly Report that provides a high-level snapshot of trends in consumer complaints and summarizes the volume of complaints by… Read More
The CFPB has issued its final rule modifying and significantly expanding the data collection reporting requirements under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (“HMDA”). Read More
Please refer to updated article titled: “Law Firm Assessed $3.1 Million Fine – The Hanna Consent Order – published January 21,… Read More
The Sixth Circuit has clarified what constitutes “prior express consent” in connection with debt collection. In Hill v. Homeward Residential, Inc., File No. Read More
In prepared remarks to the Association of Military Banks, the OCC re-emphasized its focus on bank compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act… Read More
In a move that provides clarification and more consistency with the FDCPA but widens the gap as to the treatment of collection agencies… Read More
The FDIC has entered into a settlement with Comenity Bank and Comenity Capital Bank regarding their servicing and marketing of credit card add-on… Read More
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