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September 2026 consumer litigation filing statistics are in, and the picture is again a mixed one. Filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rose, while filings under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and complaint volume with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) all declined. Even…

More than a year has passed since the American Arbitration Association (AAA) significantly revised its Consumer Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. As we previously discussed here, the May 1, 2025 revisions made significant changes to the administration of consumer arbitrations, including provisions addressing consolidation, the Consumer Clause Registry, virtual hearings, discovery, dispositive motions, and sanctions. Those rules remain in effect today.

This article was republished in insideARM on October 27, 2026.

New York City may soon become the most aggressive consumer-protection jurisdiction in the country, and enforcement would come through private lawsuits rather than through a regulator.

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On October 8, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint and simultaneous stipulated order against a network of more than 35 dealerships in central Florida, the first such action against a dealership group in direct response to the FTC’s March 2026 warning letters (discussed here).

On October 9, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 198 into law as Act No. 113 of the Public Acts of 2026, enacting the Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act. The law took effect immediately upon signing and establishes a comprehensive framework governing how manufacturers, third parties, dealer data vendors, and authorized integrators may access, share, and use data generated or stored within a dealer’s systems.

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week.

Federal Activities

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week.

Federal Activities

State Activities