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February

8
2024
Industry News

Nevada Federal Court Declines to Decide at Summary Judgment Stage Whether Pre-Dispute Investigation Was Sufficient to Satisfy FCRA

A federal district court judge in Nevada recently denied competing motions for summary judgment in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) furnisher investigation case, demonstrating the challenges FCRA litigants often face in convincing courts to decide cases on matters of law.

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February

8
2024
Industry News

Governor Hochul Announces New Law to Clarify Disclosure of Credit Card Surcharges Goes Into Effect Sunday, February 11

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new consumer protection law that will go into effect on February 11, 2024. This new law will amend and clarify New York’s existing credit card surcharge law. The NYS Division of Consumer Protection assists aggrieved consumers in the marketplace and the New York State Attorney General and local governments have the authority to enforce the credit card surcharge law.

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February

8
2024
Industry News

Pennsylvania AG Settles with Law firms over Alleged Deceptive Debt Settlement Services

On January 24, 2024, Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry announced a settlement with attorney Erik M. Helbing and his businesses Helbing Law, LLC, and Consumer Law Relief, LLC. (Respondents) to resolve alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL), the Pennsylvania Debt Settlement Services Act (DSSA), and the federal Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).

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February

8
2024
Industry News

CFPB Secures $12 Million From Ringleaders of Foreclosure Relief Scam

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced that it resolved an appeal in a long-running enforcement suit against a foreclosure relief scam operation for $12 million in consumer redress and penalties.

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February

8
2024
Industry News

Department Stores Face Financial Pressure From Proposed Junk Fee Ban

Retailers like Macy’s and Nordstrom are dealing with a pair of card-related threats to their bottom lines, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 7). The first is a proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to lower late fees, and the second is a rise in delinquencies.

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