Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
Legislative Snapshot Bill: H.R. 10184, Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 Jurisdiction: Federal Status: Ordered reported,
Case SnapshotCourt: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaCase: Conrad v. Hart Consumer Products Inc., No. 4:24-cv-307-CLMDecision Date:
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has advanced Brian Johnson’s nomination to serve as director of
Law firms and companies that market legal services in Texas are facing increased litigation over unsolicited calls and messages to
Consumers’ perceived risk of missing a minimum debt payment increased for the second consecutive month in August, reaching 13.2% and
Case Snapshot Case: Jaber v. Title Premier Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Case No.: 4:26
ACA International has acquired the Women in Consumer Finance conference and plans to relaunch the event in fall 2027,
California has created a new path for children and their families to pursue legal action against operators of AI
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering additional changes to its Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules that could affect
A Florida federal judge has pushed back on a long-standing interpretation of the TCPA’s Do-Not-Call rules. In a September
The Better Business Bureau is calling attention to the role legitimate communications technology and online services can play in
Abstract: Collections veteran Gary Herman will take on newly created role as director of consumer engagement. HARRISBURG, PA (August
Social Security is approaching a funding deadline that could affect benefits for tens of millions of Americans if federal
The Federal Trade Commission has announced updated fees for telemarketers and other entities accessing phone numbers on the National Do
Two new reports from FICO and VantageScore show U.S. consumer credit performance remaining broadly stable, with average credit scores holding
Federal and state regulators have reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin that would require Redfin to rebuild its
Michigan Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a package of bills aimed at reducing financial pressures on workers and families. The measures
M&A activity in the accounts receivable management industry remained active during the first half of 2026 as financial sponsors and
A federal court in New Jersey has ruled that text messages can qualify as “telephone calls” under the Telephone Consumer
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Case: United States v. Jackson, consolidated appeals Decision
A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily halted Credit Glory and its network of related credit repair companies following
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York Case: United States v. Nicholas Janes Decision
The Federal Reserve has issued new supervisory guidance addressing credit risks that banking organizations may face when lending to individuals
The Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) is preparing to update professional license fees, with adjusted fee schedules set to
Healthcare affordability remains the leading healthcare concern among Americans, according to a new Commonwealth Fund survey conducted in partnership with
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