Tuesday, June 30, 2020
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET

Experienced Troutman attorneys 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 and very recent new guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on the

On June 15, a court in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana granted summary judgment in favor of a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class defendant based on the Seventh Circuit’s seminal decision in Gadelhak. The decision puts an end to a previously-certified class of more than 4,300 members.

Plaintiff

Yesterday, Troutman Sanders LLP’s Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor reported that AB-2501, a proposed bill allowing for homeowners to defer their mortgage payments for up to a year, failed to pass by a narrow margin. The bill’s author, Assembly Member Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), quickly moved for reconsideration. However, as the Assembly has now entered

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:

  • Addresses the specific credit reporting requirements of the CARES Act, including considerations for furnishers when

After numerous amendments, readings, and committee hearings, California Assembly Bill 2501 narrowly failed to pass in Sacramento on June 15, with a vote total of 28 Ayes, 25 Noes, and 26 abstentions. The bill would have offered major payment relief to homeowners and certain renters, as well as owners of mobile homes. It might see

Earlier this month, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota granted a national credit reporting agency’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, holding that it was not obligated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to report all tradelines contained in a consumer’s credit file.

In this case, plaintiff Troy Krosch alleged that

A New York franchise motor vehicle dealer agreed in May to pay $1.5 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle charges that the dealership discriminated against African-American and Hispanic consumers and engaged in other unfair and deceptive practices.

In a complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New

Authors:
Miranda Hooker, Partner, Pepper Hamilton
Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., Partner, Troutman Sanders
Ryan J. Strasser, Associate, Troutman Sanders
Katherine E. Stark, Associate, Pepper Hamilton

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, every national crisis in the United States has left a long wake of investigations in its trail at all levels of government.

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.

Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton have developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. We regularly update this site with COVID-19 news and developments, recommendations from leading health organizations, and tools