Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has postponed the implementation of its SHIELD Rule
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has proposed new regulations that would prevent certain healthcare providers and the debt collectors working
Hawaii has launched a new medical debt relief program that is expected to eliminate about $91 million in medical
South Korea is moving to curb a long-standing debt collection practice that has allowed financial institutions to extend the
A major restructuring of the federal student loan system may soon be written into law. House Republicans have introduced
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Case: Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services, No. 25-2398
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed two debt collection and garnishment bills that had been delayed for more than
Pennsylvania is seeing significant changes affecting the accounts receivable management industry, with new court procedures aimed at speeding up
A Kansas nonprofit hospital has agreed to settle 11 medical debt collection cases. The lawsuits alleged that patients who
A new national poll released by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) indicates that
Case Snapshot Court: Colorado Supreme Court Case: VP Fruition Holdings, LLC v. Joel Farkas Core Issue: Whether creditors must first
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Case: Zelma v. Wonder Group Inc. Decision
Illinois House Bill 4461 has passed both chambers and is headed to Gov. JB Pritzker, advancing a proposed restriction
More than 3.6 million federal student loan borrowers entered default over the past two quarters as the long-delayed consequences
Abstract: Debt collection plays a critical role in sustaining the credit ecosystem by managing repayment risk, enabling lenders to
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Case: Johnson v. Credence Resource Management Decision
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Case: State of Maryland et al. v. U.S.
Global digital business services company TP said its AI-powered debt collection platform achieved debt recovery rates of up to
Legislative Snapshot Bill: H.R. 8777, the “Guidance Upholding Integrity through Defending Americans’ National Consumer Enforcement (GUIDANCE) Act of 2026”
South Korea’s efforts to improve credit access for financially vulnerable consumers are showing signs of strain as banks remain
Nacha has approved a rule change that will increase the per-transaction limit for Same Day ACH payments from $1 million
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Case: Custer v. Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Case: Bandes v. TransUnion LLC et al. Core
ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AARC-360, a PCAOB-registered firm of Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, today announced the successful
Abstract: CRS2026 brought together creditors, agencies, fintech leaders, attorneys, recovery professionals, and technology providers for three days of collaboration,
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