Reversing a district court’s dismissal for failure to state a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), the Second Circuit (“the Court”) ruled in Mizrachi v. Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LP that a threat of suit without further notice included in the defendant’s debt collection letter may have overshadowed notice of
We reported in September of this year on a demand from multiple consumer advocacy groups to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) to rescind its April 1, 2020, credit report guidance that relaxed the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (“FCRA”) deadlines to investigate consumer-initiated direct disputes. In a letter dated November 9, 2020, CFPB Director Kathleen
Following a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) investigation into its credit reporting procedures, telecommunications debt collector Afni, Inc. agreed Thursday to implement additional safeguards against inaccurate reporting and pay a $500,000 civil penalty.
The CFPB’s investigation found that Afni had violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) in several ways. First, Afni had negligently furnished
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Federal Reserve Board (referred to as “the Agencies”) are soliciting comments on or by November 27, 2020, on a proposed rule that would significantly expand the “Recordkeeping Rule” and “Travel Rule” regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act. The purpose is to fight terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and other
November 9 – 13, 2020
Troutman Pepper is proud to continue our sponsorship of LEND360, one of the most active conferences in the online lending space. LEND360 is the go-to event that connects every angle of the online lending industry and offers unparalleled networking and learning opportunities with the best and brightest in the industry.
November 11, 2020
2:00pm ET
Experienced Troutman Pepper attorneys, David Anthony, Cindy Hanson, Alan Wingfield, and Tim St. George, will take a close look at the nitty-gritty of the practical side of credit reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. We will cover guidance from the Consumer Data Industry Association
Thursday, November 12, 2020 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
On October 30, 2020, the CFPB released its long-awaited final debt collection rule—also known as Regulation F. This webinar – led by attorneys David Anthony, Jonathan Floyd, John Lynch, Ethan Ostroff, and Alan Wingfield – will discuss important takeaways for the debt collection industry and
October 26, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA, 15 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq.), which along with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Truth in Lending Act, forms the foundation of federal consumer rights law
September 29, 2020
2pm – 3pm ET
Join us on Tuesday, September 29th as a panel of Troutman Pepper class action litigators examine recent developments in class action litigation in 2020 and provide insights on what the future holds. The panel will dive into the major decisions that were rendered this past year, and explore
With the financial fallout of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), consumer financial services businesses should anticipate an increase in state court counterclaims filed in response to collection actions. These counterclaims are often challenging and can make it practically difficult to come out ahead financially if not handled appropriately.
On August 27, 2020, Troutman Pepper attorney David