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State laws reshape debt collection as federal oversight wanes

A new compliance scorecard highlights sweeping changes in state debt collection laws, with California expanding protections to certain commercial debts under SB 1286. These shifts come as the CFPB ...
JD Supra

California DFPI issues consent order alleging unlicensed and deceptive debt collection violations

On February 27, the California DFPI entered a consent order resolving allegations that a debt collection firm violated multiple state and federal debt collection laws while operating without a license ...
Los Angeles Times

Why California colleges can no longer withhold transcripts over unpaid fees

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A California law bans colleges from withholding transcripts over debt. A recent study, however, found that 24 of ...
JD Supra

DFPI Secures First Administrative Ruling Upholding CCFPL Enforcement Authority

On May 1, the DFPI announced in its May Monthly Bulletin that it had obtained its first administrative decision affirming a ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Credit One Bank to pay $10 million to settle lawsuit over debt collection calls

Credit One Bank has agreed to pay just over $10 million to settle a civil consumer protection lawsuit alleging the company or its vendors made repeated, intrusive and harassing debt collection calls, ...