JD Supra

March 2026 Litigation Update: FDCPA and FCRA Lead a Broad Consumer Litigation Rebound, YTD Figures Remain Up

Consumer litigation activity reversed course in March 2026, with WebRecon's latest data showing a near-complete flip from ...
JD Supra

March Consumer Litigation Filings: TCPA Cools Off Slightly, FCRA/FDCPA and CFPB Complaints Heat Up

Statistics for March consumer litigation filings are in with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) again leading the pack in terms of ...
Law

Fourth Circuit Rules Consumers Can Bring FDCPA Claims on Mortgage Liens After Bankruptcy

If an individual files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which discharges their personal obligations secured by a mortgaged property, are they still a “consumer” with a “debt” as the FDCPA defines those terms ...
Health Affairs

New Federal Guidance Puts Medical Debt Collectors On Notice

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) holds great potential as a tool for consumers. On October 1, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion titled Debt ...
USA Today

Best Texas Credit Pros Expands Services to Address FCRA and FDCPA Violations

Best Texas Credit Pros, a prominent name in the credit repair industry, has announced an exciting expansion of its services to include the handling of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt ...
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Know your rights with debt collectors and credit bureaus

Debt collectors and credit bureaus must follow strict federal rules under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These laws give you the right to dispute ...