Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
A new investigation into debt collection lawsuits in Georgia found that nearly three-quarters of cases resulting in judgments in
More than one-quarter of U.S. adults reported having medical debt in 2025, with more than one-third of those carrying
The Federal Trade Commission has secured more than $80 million in consumer redress, completed 14 enforcement actions, and helped
Strategic transaction expands Invenio Financial’s presence in the bankruptcy asset class, adding an established portfolio, forward-flow arrangements, and specialized
The Federal Trade Commission is warning 25 healthcare marketers and lead generation companies about potentially deceptive advertising and unlawful
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has significantly reduced its enforcement and supervisory activities under President Donald Trump's second administration,
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia; question certified to the Supreme Court
Case Snapshot Court: New York Office of the Attorney General, administrative enforcement settlement Case: In the Matter of BCMB1
CFPB Report to Congress Details Sweeping Changes to Enforcement, Supervision and Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its latest semi-annual report to Congress, documenting substantial changes to federal
For families struggling to afford school meals, unpaid lunch balances can become more than an outstanding bill. In some
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has significantly reduced its enforcement and supervisory activities under President Donald Trump's second administration,
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia; question certified to the Supreme Court
Case Snapshot Court: New York Office of the Attorney General, administrative enforcement settlement Case: In the Matter of BCMB1
CFPB Report to Congress Details Sweeping Changes to Enforcement, Supervision and Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released its latest semi-annual report to Congress, documenting substantial changes to federal
For families struggling to afford school meals, unpaid lunch balances can become more than an outstanding bill. In some
U.S. consumer credit remained relatively stable in September 2026, with steady credit scores, declining borrowing ratios, and limited increases
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona Case: Federal Trade Commission v. Accelerated Debt Settlement Inc.,
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has released proposed regulatory amendments that would clarify how businesses must process consumer
The Federal Communications Commission has published revised Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) consent revocation rules that will take effect
Consumer protection litigation and debt collection complaints continued to outpace 2025 levels through September, according to WebRecon's latest litigation
More than 9.3 million federal student loan recipients were in default as of June 30, 2026, an increase of
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California Case: Rios v. Credence Resource Management LLC, No.
Debt collection practices and consumer lending regulations have become points of controversy in two U.S. Senate races, as recent reporting
Federal consumer protection litigation reached a 10-year high in 2025, driven by sharp increases in credit reporting, telemarketing and data
Case Snapshot Enforcement Authority: Attorneys general of 17 participating states, led by Iowa and Nebraska. Matter: Multistate investigation and
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