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Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FCRA Claim, But Finds Lack of Standing

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In Foster v. PNC Bank, National Association, the Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of plaintiff’s Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claim, but determined that plaintiff lacked standing because he could not show that...more

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'Everything but the Kitchen Sink' Complaints

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Some plaintiffs' lawyers operate on the theory that if you fling enough bovine byproduct against the barn wall, some of it will stick. They include in their complaints every possible claim, regardless of how tenuously those...more

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How Elected Officials Shaped the FCRA: Congress’s Intent to Preempt State Law Claims

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In Thornton v. Equifax Info. Servs., No. 4:18-CV-80 (CDL), 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 189052 (M.D. Ga. Nov. 5, 2018), the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia confirmed that a plaintiff’s state law...more

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State Law Claims Beware: When FCRA Preempts Claims Brought Under Other Laws

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Recently, we’ve seen a number of state law and common law claims dismissed because those claims are preempted by FCRA. In general, a preemption defense argues that, where a state law could conflict with federal law, only...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending December 1 & 8, 2017

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REAL PROPERTY UPDATE - - Foreclosure/Errors in Legal Description: error in legal description did not preclude judgment of foreclosure because property was sufficiently identified by accurate lot and tract, street address,...more

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