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New York Federal Court Sides with CFPB, Denies Debt Holders’ Motions to Dismiss Case Alleging Violations of the FDCPA and CFPA

Troutman Sanders

On August 22, a district court judge in the Western District of New York denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss a case brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).

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CFPB to Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies: Have an Adequate Written Policy or Else

Troutman Sanders

According to the complaint, “FCO and Sobota operate the largest debt collection company in the multiunit housing industry, and they collect debt on behalf of large apartment complexes, including student and military housing, and assisted-living facilities.” District Court for the District of Maryland.

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A New Era for Debt Collection?

Burt and Associates

About Transcript About CFPB 2024 Annual Report on Activities to Administer the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act I. Introduction and Spotlight on Medical and Rental Debt 1.1 Medical Debt 1.1.1 Rental Debt 1.2.1 Conclusion: Summarizes the key findings and trends in medical and rental debt collection.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Senate Committee on Banking held a full committee hearing, titled “Oversight of the Credit Reporting Agencies.” Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) described consumer credit reports as “riddled with errors.” Brown argued that medical debt “correlates with illness,” not with credit risk. On April 27, the U.S.