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May

16
2024
Industry News

Supreme Court sides with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spurning a conservative attack

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a conservative-led attack that could have undermined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The justices ruled 7-2 that the way the CFPB is funded does not violate the Constitution, reversing a lower court.

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May

16
2024
Industry News

Biden-Harris Administration Allows Borrowers More Time to Consolidate Loans to Get Credit for Progress Toward Loan Forgiveness Programs

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced an update on the timing of the payment count adjustment. This administrative fix ensures borrowers get proper credit for progress borrowers made toward income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The payment count adjustment is now anticipated to be fully implemented in September 2024.

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May

16
2024
Industry News

FTC Final Rule Officially Broadens Health Breach Notification Rule, Targets Health and Wellness Apps

On April 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Final Rule that amends the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR or Rule) to significantly broaden the FTC’s enforcement power in the area of digital health. Under the Final Rule, many developers of everyday health and wellness apps (Developers) will now constitute “health care providers” subject to the HBNR.

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May

16
2024
Industry News

Connecticut Joins States Prohibiting Medical Debt Credit Reporting

The new law outlines credit reporting changes, including in health care providers’ contracts with debt collectors, effective July 1.

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May

15
2024
Industry News

Subchapter V Debt Limit Set to Expire in June 2024: What This Means for Small Businesses

Small businesses across the U.S., already enduring economic uncertainties, now face another hurdle on the horizon. As June 2024 approaches, the expiration of the Subchapter V debt limit threatens to alter the landscape for struggling small business debtors.

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