Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel at the request of Ukrainian state-owned energy company Naftogaz as the company
A proposed Massachusetts settlement could eliminate thousands of alleged consumer debts and permanently end the defendants’ debt collection operations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is defending the operational changes it made in early 2025 after an Inspector General
California is considering a court rule that could allow trained nonlawyers to provide limited legal assistance to low-income consumers,
A federal judge in Texas has entered a $23,405 default judgment against Cloud City Commercial Capital, LLC, doing business
The South African Revenue Service is intensifying collection of unpaid tax debt, including using its statutory authority to direct
Federal student loan borrowers have until September 30, 2026, to enroll in automatic payments and take advantage of a
American Express National Bank is facing a lawsuit from a consumer who claims the bank reported settled accounts as
Debra Ciskey Inducted into ACA International Hall of Fame – Honoring 46 Years of Industry Leadership
ARM Compliance Business Solutions celebrates a historic milestone as Debra Ciskey becomes only the second woman in history to receive
Cuba is moving forward with a series of economic reforms that would give private businesses and foreign investors greater
U.S. private-sector hiring slowed in July, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report, even as wage growth for
Former SafetyCulture COO and AirTree partner joins board as company positions for next stage of growth Sydney, Australia —
Gold prices climbed to a seven-week high on August 6, 2026, as investors responded to easing inflation concerns, falling
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking private contractors to locate people who have already been deported to
Credit Corp reported stronger financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, but its shares fell sharply after
Mark Paoletta has assumed the role of Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) following the expiration
A recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit could have significant implications for consumers
New filing data from TCPAWorld indicates that Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action litigation may be showing early signs
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
A recent Illinois appellate court decision could have significant implications for companies that purchase defaulted mortgage loans and enforce
Legislative Snapshot Bill: S. 4097, State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act Jurisdiction: United States Senate Status: Advanced by the Senate
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has announced her intention to nominate Christopher L. Peterson as Director of the New
The Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed a scheduled vote on whether to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as U.S. attorney
Nearly one in five federal student loan borrowers in Illinois is now in default, underscoring the financial challenges many borrowers
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in urging the Federal
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