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Eleventh Circuit Declines to Issue Brightline Rule that Legal Disputes are Not Actionable Under FCRA Instead Finding That Disputes...

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In Holden v. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently upheld a consolidated district court ruling granting summary judgment for the defendant furnisher in two Fair Credit...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 16, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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CFPB, FTC submit amicus brief in FCRA case

On March 29, the CFPB and the FTC filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, arguing that the FCRA mandated consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) when a consumer challenged the “completeness or...more

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CFPB and FTC Argue Consumer Reporting Companies Have an Obligation to Correct Errors in Joint Amicus Brief

On March 29, the CFPB and the FTC jointly filed an amicus brief with the Eleventh Circuit in a matter involving a dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The case involves a consumer who filed disputes with a consumer...more

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The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commision's (FTC) recent actions against...more

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The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commision's (FTC) recent actions against...more

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CFPB issues two new FCRA advisory opinions on background screening reports and disclosure of credit files to consumers

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On January 11, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued two new advisory opinions: Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screening and Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure. The advisory opinions are part of...more

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CFPB files amicus briefs in FDCPA case and also files amicus brief in FCRA case jointly with FTC

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The CFPB recently filed two amicus briefs, one in a First Circuit case involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the other, which was filed jointly with the Federal Trade Commission, in a Fourth Circuit...more

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CFPB and FTC File Amicus Brief Urging Fourth Circuit to Find FCRA Requires Investigation Regardless of Whether Dispute Is Factual...

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On December 8, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively, the agencies) filed an amici curiae brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to reverse a...more

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The 7 Most Notable FCRA Cases of 2023 So Far

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The first half of 2023 has produced significant developments for the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Important decisions have come from multiple areas of the field, including the federal courts of appeals and regulatory agencies. ...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - November 2023 # 3

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more

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California Delete Act: An Aggressive New Approach to Regulating Data Brokers

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On October 10, Governor Newsom signed the Delete Act ( SB 362) into law, which amends California's current data broker law to impose extensive additional disclosure and registration requirements on data brokers, and to...more

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FTC and CFPB Announce $15 Million Settlement Against Credit Reporting Agency For Alleged Inaccuracies In Tenant Screening Reports

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​On October 12, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that they filed a joint complaint​ and obtained a $15 million settlement​ against a parent credit...more

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FTC and CFPB submit amicus brief in Second Circuit on FCRA requirement for furnisher to conduct reasonable investigation of...

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) have filed a joint amicus brief in which they urge the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reverse the decision of a New...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (October 2, 2023)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 41

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FTC Finalizes Settlement with 1Health.io For Allegations It Failed to Protect Customers’ DNA Data - On September 6, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission’s agreement with the genetic testing firm 1Health.io Inc. – formerly...more

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FTC Settles FCRA Suit Against “People-Search” Companies

On September 11, the FTC announced that it had reached a settlement with two “people-search” companies which would resolve charges that the companies had engaged in practices that violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act...more

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CFPB's Rulemaking Under the FCRA – Crossover Episode With The Consumer Finance Podcast - FCRA Focus Podcast

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Join us for the first episode in a special three-part series covering the CFPB's intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Dave...more

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CFPB's Rulemaking Under the FCRA – Crossover Episode With FCRA Focus Podcast - The Consumer Finance Podcast

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Join us for the first episode in a special three-part series covering the CFPB’s intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In this episode, Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis, Dave...more

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Mounting Focus on Data Brokers: Is More Regulation Coming?

During the past year, there’s been a flurry of regulatory activity related to data brokers. Whether in Congress or state legislatures, at federal agencies or the White House, many policymakers are pushing in the direction of...more

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Federal District Court Grants Summary Judgment Dismissing Claim that Creditor Conducted an Unreasonable Investigation of a FCRA...

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In Suluki v. Credit One Bank, N.A. (Credit One), the Southern District of New York recently granted summary judgement to a creditor in a suit alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for failure to conduct...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (November 14, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - July Top 10

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In this month's Top 10 article, we share some of our top "bites" for the prior month covered during the July 20 webinar. So, what happened at the CFPB in the past month? Bite #10 - The CFPB expressed concerns about credit...more

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CFPB and FTC Urge Second Circuit to adopt expansive interpretation of CRA Reasonable Procedures for Maximum Accuracy Requirement

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The CFPB and the FTC recently filed an amicus brief in an appeal to the Second Circuit, arguing that the Court should reject the District Court’s “unduly narrow” interpretation of the FCRA requirement that consumer reporting...more

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FTC Finalizes Order Against Leading Provider of Business Credit Reports

The FTC recently finalized an order against a leading provider of business credit report services, alleged to have deceived business regarding the value of products offered and failing to correct errors on customers’ credit...more

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