Industry News & Announcements
Timely updates on major developments, regulatory shifts, partnerships, and events impacting the debt collection and financial services landscape.
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
Brazil has moved a step closer to strengthening consumer protections against unwanted telephone calls. This happened after a Senate
More than 1.3 million Australian small businesses collectively owe significant tax debt to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has paused plans to reduce its workforce until a permanent director is confirmed, as
Delaware has enacted a sweeping package of financial services legislation aimed at modernizing the state's banking laws and preparing
The average American now owes significantly more than they earn in a year, highlighting the growing financial pressure facing
Rhode Island has enacted new financial and governance requirements for certain nonbank mortgage servicers. The legislation reflects a broader trend
A series of recent federal court decisions is offering businesses and litigators a clearer, though not always consistent, picture
Artificial intelligence is taking on a larger role in JCL Credit Leasing’s operations as the company moves from testing
Cuba is preparing to introduce a new tax enforcement mechanism that will allow authorities to automatically collect unpaid tax
Case Snapshot Location: Washington, United States Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Case: Michael Greene
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Case: Robert Hossfeld v. Allstate Insurance Company Decision Date:
Consumer credit conditions remained resilient in May despite elevated interest rates and affordability pressures, according to VantageScore's latest CreditGauge
TransUnion has released new research examining how relatively small changes in mortgage interest rates could affect housing markets across
Michigan House Advances Second Medical Debt Package Requiring Hospital Financial Assistance Programs
Legislative Snapshot Bills: House Bills 6071, 6072, and 6073 Jurisdiction: Michigan Status: Passed Michigan House of Representatives Key Provisions:
Federal financial regulators have finalized a joint rule establishing common data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act of
Case Snapshot Court: Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri Case: Starling v. Farmers Insurance Exchange Settlement Amount: $2.875
Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona Case: Daniel D’Agostino v. Circle K Stores Incorporated Citation:
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has released new compliance resources to help debt collectors
Legislative Snapshot Bill: House Bills 5254 and 5255 (Medical Debt Protection Act) Jurisdiction: Michigan Status: Passed Michigan House of Representatives,
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has officially registered EGY SERV and Egyptian International as the first debt collection companies
Thousands of Oregon workers could see more money remain in their paychecks beginning July 1 as the state implements
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