Eleventh Circuit Refuses to Impose a ‘Least Sophisticated Consumer’ Standard to Discharge Violations https://t.co/FwkJpuXtnq
Third Circuit Doubles Down on §1692f Violations https://t.co/8i2jCiZ9LL
Congress Continues To Examine Forced Arbitration https://t.co/6WeiUZ0sVg
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
The Second Circuit recently joined other circuits in confirming that money owed as a result of theft or tort claims does not constitute… Read More
In a 2-1 decision, the Sixth Circuit recently held that the definition of “person” under the FDCPA includes business entities, including corporations and… Read More
The Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) recently released its Declaratory Ruling and Order regarding the requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of… Read More
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