FCRA Litigation Pitfalls to Watch Out For

May 26, 2020

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Among the major laws regulating the credit and collection industry, the Fair Credit Reporting Act is one where the number of lawsuits is consistently increasing. Companies in the industry are defending themselves against more FCRA lawsuits than ever before.

On May 26, 2020, Gregg Stevens (Dallas) will participate in a panel of leading compliance experts for a webinar with AccountsRecovery.net, sharing some of the most common litigation pitfalls associated with the FCRA.

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Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Policy Check In – Permissible Purpose

May 6, 2021

The FCRA governs actions of CRAs, users of consumer reports, and the parties that furnish information to the CRAs. A comprehensive FCRA Policy should be tailored to your entity and reflect how it will actually obtain, use, and share consumer reports, in enough detail to match the complexity of your operations.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Fair Credit Reporting Act

April 21, 2021

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) impacts every aspect of a U.S. consumer’s life. Consumer reports are obtained by lenders, employers, landlords, and even utility companies, impacting the cost of credit and everyday services, as well as the ability to obtain employment or access housing.

Presentation

Minimizing Liability Under the FCRA Amid a Recent Uptick in Credit Reporting Litigation and a Likely COVID-19-Related Surge

September 23, 2020

Megan Starace Ben’Ary (Washington, DC) will co-present “Minimizing Liability Under the FCRA Amid a Recent Uptick in Credit Reporting Litigation and a Likely COVID-19-Related Surge” on September 23, 2020, during the ACI 32nd Advanced Forum on Consumer Finance Class Actions, Litigation & Government Enforcement Actions. Megan and her co-panelists will: Offer insight into increased federalMore