Federal Judge Declines to Dismiss Insurers Dispute Over $57 Million FCRA Settlement
April 18, 2023
A pending declaratory relief action brought by an insurance company in the Western District of Missouri could majorly affect the insurance and financial...
It Is Time for Employers to Update Their FCRA Summary of Rights Notices
April 7, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a new rule that employers should turn their focus on. The agency urges employers to take swift...
Court Rejects Summary Judgement for Debt Furnisher in Case Alleging Double Reporting of Debt
April 1, 2023
A federal district court based in Illinois has denied a motion for summary judgment by a creditor. This case concerns the Fair Credit Reporting...
CFPB Releases Updated Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary of Consumer Rights
March 31, 2023
Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an updated version of “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit...
Iowa Passes New Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
March 27, 2023
In a unanimous decision between the Iowa House and Senate, Iowa has passed a comprehensive privacy law.
Once the Governor signs it, Iowa will join five other states that have also...
Major Courier Service Overcomes Class Action Over Background Check Disclosures
March 13, 2023
One of the world’s largest courier services has successfully overcome a proposed class action. This suit alleged it violated the Fair Credit Reporting...
Hardware Retailer Faces Class Action Over Alleged Failure to Provide Adverse Action Notices
March 8, 2023
A proposed class action addresses a major hardware corporation’s failure to prospective employees. According to the case, the hardware...
Auto Parts Retailer Reaches Settlement in Class Action Over Background Check Authorization
March 3, 2023
A major auto parts company has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit. In this suit, the company resolved claims about not obtaining...
Major CRA Settles FCRA Reasonable Procedures Claim With Consumer After Allegedly Reporting Him Dead
March 2, 2023
A North Carolina resident has dismissed his lawsuit against a major credit reporting agency (CRA). In this dismissal, he has agreed...
CFPB and FTC May Have Reached Settlement With Consumer Reporting Agency Over Tenant Screening Errors
February 27, 2023
A major credit reporting agency (CRA) recently informed investors that it might be facing a joint enforcement action from the...