FCC Says Platforms That Require Manual Dialing Do Not Meet Definition of Autodialer Under TCPA
The Federal Communications Commission last week issued a Declaratory Ruling in which it determined that a calling platform does not...
Washington AG Sues Collector Over ‘Settlement Offers’ For Time-Barred Debts
The Attorney General of Washington on Friday filed a lawsuit against Convergent Outsourcing, accusing the company of "pushing" individuals to...
Licensing, Collection Bill Passes in California Senate
The California state Senate on Friday approved a measure that would require debt collectors in The Golden State to require...
Daily Digest – June 26. Senators Call on Debt Buyers to Stop Suing, Garnishing; Judge Denis MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Use of Alternate Name
SENATORS CALL ON DEBT BUYERS TO STOP SUING, GARNISHING 'IMMEDIATELY' A pair of Senators have set their sights on one...
Judge Denies MSJ in FDCPA Case Over Use of Alternate Name
A District Court judge in New Jersey has denied a defendant's motion for summary judgment after it was accused of...
The Impact of Coronavirus on State Court Filings
A review of nine state court case dockets reveal that the number of filings of new lawsuits were down 53%...
Senators Call on Debt Buyers to Stop Suing, Garnishing ‘Immediately’
A pair of Senators have set their sights on one of the nation's largest credit card lenders and a pair...
FDIC Follows OCC’s Lead, Enacts ‘Valid When Made’ Rule
Following the lead of its fellow regulator, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation yesterday announced a rule that ensures the terms...
Daily Digest – June 25. Getting to Know Nathan Willner; Companies Settle With CFPB Over Deceptive Acts
GETTING TO KNOW NATHAN WILLNER OF THE NATIONAL CREDITORS BAR ASSOCIATION There are people for whom, if you didn’t know...
Companies to Pay $35k to Settle CFPB Allegations of Unfair and Deceptive Acts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a settlement with a trio of companies accused of engaging in deceptive acts and...
