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Congress Sends CFPB Letter Demanding Its Source of Authority for Taking Actions Concerning the FCRA and Other Consumer Protection Laws

Written on November 2, 2022.

Congress Sends CFPB Letter Demanding Its Source of Authority for Taking Actions Concerning the FCRA and Other Consumer Protection Laws November 2, 2022 Two ranking members of Congressional committees have sent a letter to the director of the Consumer...

Lawyer Who Claims Inaccurate Consumer Report Cost Judgeship Reaches Settlement

Written on October 31, 2022.

Lawyer Who Claims Inaccurate Consumer Report Cost Judgeship Reaches Settlement October 31, 2022 At the beginning of the year, a South Carolina lawyer accused a consumer reporting agency (CRA) of costing her a chance at a position as a judge. Now,...

FTC and CFPB File Amicus Brief Regarding Furnisher’s Ability to Decline “Frivolous” Disputes

Written on September 30, 2022.

FTC and CFPB File Amicus Brief Regarding Furnisher’s Ability to Decline “Frivolous” Disputes September 30, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have joined in filing an amicus...

Trade Organizations File Amicus Brief Asking Second Circuit to Reject CFPB’s Interpretation of FCRA’s Maximum Accuracy Requirement

Written on September 15, 2022.

Trade Organizations File Amicus Brief Asking Second Circuit to Reject CFPB’s Interpretation of FCRA’s Maximum Accuracy Requirement September 15, 2022 In a case before the Second Circuit, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial...

Congress Questions CFPB’s Authority to Coordinate With States

Written on September 8, 2022.

Congress Questions CFPB’s Authority to Coordinate With States Congressional authorities from the U.S. House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) are questioning whether the agency may be overstepping its legal authority. These questions are in response...