On March 23, 2023, the CFPB filed a complaint and proposed judgment against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (“PRA”), one of the largest debt collectors in the United States. If entered by the court, the proposed judgment...more
It’s official! We have our first-ever federal court opinion evaluating the requirements of Regulation F! Okay, maybe “evaluating” isn’t the right word. “Reading Regulation F out loud” is more like it....more
If you’re collecting debt for nursing home care, you might want to double check who is responsible for payment. Last week, in conjunction with a field hearing, the CFPB issued a new Consumer Financial Protection Circular and...more
In a blog post published last week, the CFPB looked at the connection between eligibility for financial assistance under policies mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and medical collections. The ACA requires nonprofit...more
The CFPB has announced that on September 8, 2022, it will hold a field hearing on nursing home debt collection practices. The event will be hosted by Director Chopra....more
Some people just don’t like change. New developments are often opposed by small groups prioritizing their own self-interest over the interests of the community at large. In real estate, these groups are sometimes known as...more