Virginia Advances New Pleading Requirements for Consumer Debt Lawsuits
- Virginia lawmakers have advanced legislation that could change how collection lawsuits are filed in the state, sending a bill to the governor that would require additional attorney information to be included in consumer debt collection pleadings.
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Judge Tosses FCRA and FDCPA Claims Over Credit Reporting Dispute
- A District Court judge in Oklahoma has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss clams it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as well as Oklahoma state law over how a creditor handled his dispute.
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Court Dismisses FCRA Claims After Plaintiff Fails to Show Credit Report Was Published to Third Party
- A District Court judge in Illinois has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss claims it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act in a class-action lawsuit over how it handled the request to remove dispute notifications made by the plaintiff, largely over missing statements that were not included in the plaintiff’s complaint.
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Medical Bills Driving Financial Trade-Offs for Millions of Americans Across All Income Levels
- More than 80 million Americans say they are cutting back on everyday expenses such as utilities, driving, and groceries in order to afford healthcare, according to new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America. The findings highlight the growing financial strain many households are experiencing as healthcare costs rise alongside broader cost-of-living pressures. The research comes at a time when Americans are dealing with elevated living costs, including higher energy prices and rising insurance premiums. Some Affordable Care Act tax credits expired at the end of last year, which could leave millions facing higher coverage costs or losing insurance entirely.
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47 Companies Seeking Collection Talent
- Want to keep your finger on the pulse of who is hiring, and get a sense of how those companies are attracting interested candidates? Check the the four dozen listings in this week’s job listings summary. Regardless of whether you are looking for a new gig or just being nosey, there is something for everyone.
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WORTH NOTING: The Property Brothers want to highlight a mistake they see a lot of first-time homebuyers make … San Diego County, California is creating its own consumer financial protection unit in direct response to what’s going on at the CFPB … Consumers are feeling more optimistic and confident about their financial situations … The 10 worst states for physicians in 2026 … How consumers feel about the intersection of money and relationships … Which movies have the best scenes involving food? Not sure why “American Pie” was left off this list … Without some help, the Postal Service may run out of money by next year … Having trouble conceiving? Head to Costco.
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