Troutman Pepper attorneys David Anthony, Timothy St. George, and Cindy Hanson will be presenting during the PBSA Annual Conference on September 14, 2020 from 12:15 – 12:45pm. The webinar is titled, “Five Key Lessons for Defending FCRA Class Action Lawsuits.”
Companies in the background screening industry face legal risks under the Fair Credit
On June 16, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a seven-page FAQ memorandum addressing some of the most critical questions for compliance with the new consumer reporting requirements of the “CARES Act”. In sum, this Compliance Aid:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
3 p.m. ET
On October 3, 2019, the CFPB published a report, entitled Market Snapshot: Background Screening Reports. The report highlights the increased demand for background screenings by employers as well as consumer challenges that may arise from their use given the vast array of data sources and consumer reporting agencies.
We are pleased to announce that Tim St. George will present during the Employment Screening Resources (ESR) webinar, “Background Checks: Required Disclosures, Notices Prior to Adverse Action, and More.” This webinar will provide a clear run down on the latest legal decisions as well as best practices when providing disclosures of background checks before taking
On April 20, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an order denying a petition for writ of certiorari from Delaware attorney Wheeler Neff, who previously was convicted for assisting American Indian tribes that offer loans with interest rates in excess of what was permitted under state law.
Neff and co-defendant Charles Hallinan were
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently issued two decisions regarding requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act for employers who wish to run background checks on potential or current employees. These decisions should prompt employers to take a look at their current background check disclosure and authorization forms to assess
On April 8, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied defendant TransUnion’s petition for a panel rehearing and petition for a rehearing en banc in Ramirez v. TransUnion LLC, a case that has been monitored closely by credit reporting agencies.
The Ninth Circuit’s February decision in Ramirez represented a notable
Please join Troutman Sanders attorney’s David Anthony, Tim St. George, and Scott Kelly for the complimentary webinar, “2019 in Review: Key Developments for Background Screeners and Companies Subject to the FCRA” on March 4th from 3-4 pm ET.
Lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), including background-check related litigation, have
2019 was a transformative year for the consumer financial services world. As we navigate an unprecedented volume of industry regulation, Troutman Sanders is uniquely positioned to help its clients find successful resolutions and stay ahead of the compliance curve.
In this report, we share developments on consumer class actions, background screening, bankruptcy, consumer credit
We are pleased to announce that Troutman Sanders attorneys, David Anthony, Cindy Hanson, and Timothy St. George will be presenting during the 2020 Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) Mid-Year Conference in Arlington, VA from April 19-21, 2020. The Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference is held each year in the spring. The focus is