Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) provides federal immunity to website platforms from claims based on third-party content hosted on the website. 47 U.S.C. § 230(c)(1). Specifically, the statute provides that the provider of an “interactive computer service” cannot be treated as the publisher or speaker of information provided by “another information content
On July 1, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released a FCRA Tenant Screening Enforcement Compliance Bulletin, outlining its enforcement focus areas as the country transitions to a post-pandemic rental market. The Bureau states that it “intends to look carefully at the accuracy and dispute-handling practices of [consumer reporting agencies “CRAs”] that
Thursday, July 1 • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
On June 25, 2021, the Supreme Court decided TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, holding in a 5-4 decision that the vast majority of class members lacked a “concrete” injury and, thus, they did not have standing to assert their Fair Credit Reporting Act claims in federal
Today, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, holding that a concrete injury requires more than the existence of a risk of harm that never materializes. Accordingly, the vast majority of the absent class members who could not prove that allegedly inaccurate credit reports were disseminated to any third party
2020 was a transformative year for the consumer financial services world. As we navigate an unprecedented volume of industry regulation, Troutman Pepper is uniquely positioned to help its clients find successful resolutions and stay ahead of the compliance curve.
In this report, we share developments in 2020 on consumer class actions, background screening, bankruptcy,
February 17, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
FCRA litigation continues to increase. 2020 was a busy year, and 2021 seems poised for a further increase in litigation and regulatory actions. Please join us for a complimentary webinar to discuss the significant FCRA cases from 2020 and what is on the horizon for 2021. Topics
Session: Matching: Beyond the Basics
Date & Time: 4/19/2021 2:30 – 3:00pm ET
Please join Troutman Pepper attorney’s David Anthony, Cindy Hanson, and Tim St. George for the virtual PBSA Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference. They will be hosting a presentation titled, “Matching: Beyond the Basics” on April 19, 2021 from 2:30 –
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
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
In January 2017, the Attorney General of Colorado filed two lawsuits against Marlette Funding LLC and Avant of Colorado LLC. Among other things, the lawsuits claimed that these two companies, as the online platforms for loans made to Colorado citizens, violated Colorado’s usury caps. In November 2018, the Attorney General amended the complaint to include