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Seventh Circuit reverses lower court’s FDCPA case, holding plaintiff lacked standing

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On March 21, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a district court judgment in a case involving statutory damages under the FDCPA for lack of injury. The court asserted that statutory damages alone do...more

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Third Circuit Affirms Order Denying Motion to Compel Arbitration After AAA Declines to Administer Arbitration

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court decision denying defendant MicroBilt Corp.’s motion to compel arbitration, finding the plaintiff had fully complied with all provisions of her arbitration...more

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Eleventh Circuit Holds a Showing of Actual Damages Is Not Required to Recover Statutory Damages Under the FCRA

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In Santos v. Healthcare Recovery Group, LLC, Plaintiffs Omar Santos and Amanda Clements sued Experian for allegedly willfully violating the FCRA by failing to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accurate preparation of...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

In the Ninth Circuit Precision is Required in an Offer of Judgment

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A U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California recently held that a Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 offer of judgment must clearly state that attorneys’ fees and costs are limited or waived, as Arvest Central...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Eleventh Circuit rules consumers can recover statutory damages for willful FCRA violations without proving actual damages

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Joining every other circuit to address the same issue, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently ruled that a consumer does not have to prove actual damages to recover statutory damages for willful...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Damage Control: Understanding Defendants’ Potential Exposure Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Depending on the statutory violation, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) allows plaintiffs to recover a wide array of damages and exposes defendants to significant liability. Seemingly minor violations of the Act may result...more

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Colorado Legislative Wrap-Up

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The 2013 Colorado legislative session resulted in three new laws that are significant for employers....more

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