The ruling that a debt collector's transmittal of debt information to its letter vendor could violate the FDCPA's limits on third party communications has produced shock waves.

As of September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) appears to be limiting the ability for applicants to make nonimmigrant visa appointments outside of their country of nationality or residence...

Amid landlords litigating the CDC residential eviction order at the local, state, and federal levels, President Trump's administration issued a clarification through a series of FAQs that allow certain eviction proceedings ...

On Monday, August 21, Lane Powell filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) asking the Court to review the Washington State Supreme Court decision in Quinn v. Dep't of Revenue.

In the span of just a couple days, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) announced two significant privacy enforcement actions, highlighting the increasing scrutiny on companies...

Maryland is set to join a growing number of states banning so-called “captive audience” meetings, in which employers require their employees to hear their views on political or religious matters...

Regulatory oversight of debt sales has become more fragmented, active, and state-driven, fundamentally reshaping how buyers and sellers approach transactions.

Episode 5 of the Debt Sales 101 mini-series examines the critical intersection of legal structure, regulatory compliance, and commercial terms in debt purchase and sale agreements. The discussion explores how key contractual provisions allocate risk between buyers and sellers while addressing regulatory expectations. Listeners will learn how well-drafted agreements enable scalable debt sale programs by aligning regulatory requirements with commercial objectives.

In the final episode of our Debt Sales 101 mini-series, we focus on what happens after a debt sale closes and how sellers manage ongoing compliance, oversight, and risk.

Adam Maarec and fintech thought leader Simon Taylor explore the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, payments, and banking innovation.

The Federal Trade Commission and state of Connecticut recently secured a $4 million settlement with Chase Nissan LLC and its owners and management over allegations that the business was collecting fees...

In the episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast we are releasing today, we examine what may be the most consequential development in New York consumer protection law in nearly half a century...

Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought has requested $75.8 million from the Federal Reserve for operations of the Bureau in the 3rd Quarter of the government’s current fiscal year...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau undergoes a significant leadership transition as Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta is elevated to Deputy Director, positioning him to succeed Acting Director Russell Vought. This strategic appointment comes as federal law limits Vought's tenure and reflects ongoing efforts to reshape the agency's direction and operations.

A federal court has established a briefing schedule for a preliminary injunction motion challenging Oregon's DIDMCA opt-out law, with amicus briefs expected from multiple stakeholders. The case raises critical questions about state authority to regulate interest rates on loans originated by out-of-state banks and the scope of federal preemption under the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act.

California's Privacy Protection Agency has issued its first enforcement action against a data broker, imposing over $116,000 in penalties for violations of both the Delete Act and CCPA. The case centers on LocateSmarter LLC's practice of requiring consumers to provide sensitive personal information, including partial Social Security numbers, before allowing them to opt out of data sales. This landmark decision signals aggressive enforcement as the state's new Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform becomes oper

A new bill introduced in Connecticut—Connecticut Senate Bill 117, An Act Concerning Breaches of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information—would create mandatory forensic examination requirements for entities...

Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shifted the interim rule to revoke the 30 days...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the immediate end of new applications to the Restore-Rebuild program and changes to Tenant Protection Voucher (TPV)...

A bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general has formally objected to the House version of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (H.R. 7757)...