Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, while substantial downward revisions to May and June showed that hiring has
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reinforces two important legal principles for
A federal court in Virginia has allowed a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) claim involving promotional text messages to
Case Snapshot Case: Tom v. DeLancey Street Group Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
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
Merchants Bank of Indiana has filed an interpleader action in federal court after receiving conflicting demands over more than
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Case: Neal v. Transworld Systems, Inc. Decision Date:
A growing number of U.S. states are adopting new laws to ease the burden of medical debt as millions
Millions of federal student loan borrowers are entering a new repayment system after the Saving on a Valuable Education
Case Snapshot Case: McCormick v. Texakoma Financial, Inc. Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Decision
Artificial intelligence regulation is entering a new phase as policymakers, technology companies, courts, and content creators continue to debate
Case Snapshot Case: Gaines v. LPC Survival, Ltd., No. 2:25-cv-08495 (C.D. Cal. June 16, 2026) Court: U.S. District Court
The American Bankers Association, National Consumer Law Center, and ACA International have asked the FCC to revise its TCPA "revoke
The House Financial Services Committee has advanced three banking-related bills backed by the American Bankers Association (ABA), moving forward proposals
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama Case: Knox v. Maximus Education, LLC Settlement Amount:
A federal appeals court has ruled that Allstate Insurance Company cannot be held liable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Relief has introduced new tools designed to help consumers monitor debt collection activity and respond to qualifying legal matters,
Metro Atlanta recorded the highest number of per-capita debt collection complaints among major metropolitan areas in the United States
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation designed to protect homeowners from losing their primary residences because of unpaid
Case Snapshot Location: Kansas, United States Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas Case: Mayhew v. Home Care
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