3rd Circuit’s Wrong Interpretation Leads to Removed Ruling and Denial Class Action Certification
October 5, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit recently removed a ruling. This removal denies class certification that involves...
California’s Assembly Sends Bill Protecting Background Checks to Governor’s Desk
October 3, 2022
The California State Assembly has passed Senate Bill 1262 (SB1262). If signed into law, it will protect the ability to perform accurate and timely...
Third Circuit Finds Government Can Be Held Liable for Violations of the FCRA
October 3, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has recently vacated the dismissal of a lawsuit. The court found that the federal government lacks sovereign...
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...
Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Information Vendor Sold Inaccurate Consumer Reports for Employment Background Checks In Violation of the FCRA
September 26, 2022
A newly proposed class-action lawsuit has alleged that a public information provider violated...
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...
Third Circuit Adopts New Standard for Assessing Credit Reports Under the FCRA
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), furnishers of information must report information to consumer reporting agencies (CRA). However, the extent of their responsibilities...
Jury Rules in Favor of CRA in Case Concerning Accuracy of a Consumer Report
A federal jury in Florida recently favored a credit reporting agency (CRA) accused of failing to employ reasonable procedures to ensure consumer reports’ accuracy....
Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over FCRA Violations
A major cannabis retailer has agreed to a settlement over a class action lawsuit. The company allegedly failed to acquire the consent of employees and candidates for employment...
District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court
A California District court has approved a motion for a class-action settlement. The case alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by one of the major...