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Eighth Circuit vacates FDCPA judgement, finding statutorily-required letter does not confer standing

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On August 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit reversed a lower court’s ruling that awarded damages and attorneys’ fees to a consumer who received a debt collection letter after requesting no further contact. The...more

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Class action waiver prevails: Fourth Circuit reverses certification in Marriott data breach litigation again

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The Fourth Circuit (again) de-certified classes in the Marriott Data Breach Litigation. As further described below, the court held that the class action waiver at issue in the case was valid, not prohibited by Rule 23, and...more

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California appellate court rules statutory damages don’t require proof of injury under state law

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On February 13, in a decision from the California Court of Appeal, the court examined whether a consumer must establish actual damages to pursue statutory damages under California’s Fair Debt Buying Practices Act (FDBPA). The...more

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