In a significant ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its 6-3 opinion in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corporation, addressing the scope of judicial review under the Hobbs Act. The decision marks a pivotal moment in administrative law, particularly concerning the deference required to agency orders in enforcement proceedings. While the Supreme Court previously addressed whether the Hobbs Act applied in private litigation, it ultimately did not resolve whether a district court is required to follow a particular Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order interpreting the TCPA.
As New York’s 2025 legislative session wraps up, a new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is calling for expanded consumer financial protections across the state. The report, released in early June, urges both city and state leaders to respond to shifting federal regulations by reinforcing local consumer protection laws.
Data is the connective infrastructure between creditors and debt settlement firms. When that infrastructure is patchy or inconsistent, resolution slows, errors multiply, and compliance risks rise. By contrast, well-structured, secure data exchange is the foundation for faster settlements, smoother workflows, and more resilient compliance.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a permanent ban on a fraudulent debt collection operation that deceived consumers into paying debts they didn’t actually owe. The scheme, which operated under several aliases but was primarily known as Blackstone Legal, used intimidation tactics and false claims to extract money from unsuspecting individuals.
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