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New York Poised to Significantly Expand Consumer Protection Law and Adopt Federal Unfair and Abusive Standards

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In the wake of the federal government's pullback on consumer protection regulation and enforcement, the New York Legislature has passed an expansive overhaul of its principal consumer protection law. The Fostering...more

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State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - June 2025: Hot AG Summer kicks off with California's largest-ever CCPA...

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California Attorney General Bonta entered into the state's largest California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") settlement to date with a website publisher for $1.55 million....more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2025

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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State AGs and Legislatures Aren’t Taking a Summer Break From Consumer Protection and Financial Services Regulation

As the federal government scales back certain consumer protection and enforcement initiatives, state attorneys general and legislatures are rapidly filling the void — introducing new legislation, launching enforcement actions...more

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Consumer Financial Services Bites of the Month - June 2025

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the June 2025 webinar....more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 17, 2025)

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Wiley also has launched a Trump Administration Resource Center and Resource Guide to track Executive branch priorities during the second Administration of President Trump. With Wiley’s deep-rooted understanding of Washington...more

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California DFPI Issues Annual Report Detailing Key Consumer Protection Accomplishments

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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) released its fourth annual report highlighting key accomplishments from 2024 pursuant to its authority under the California Consumer Financial Protection...more

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CFPB reopens case against student loan debt-relief company

On June 9, the CFPB filed a motion to vacate a stay of proceedings and reopen a case that had been administratively closed since February. In response to the CFPB’s request, the court scheduled a hearing on July 11. The...more

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2025 Litigation Trends in Consumer Finance Protection: Steady Annual Growth Despite April Dip

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WebRecon's April 2025 report presents an intriguing mix of data in the consumer complaints and litigation landscape. Despite a downturn in April's case filings compared to March of this year, the year-to-date (YTD) statistics...more

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FTC Permanently Bans Debt Collector for UDAP and FDCPA Violations

On April 30, the FTC filed a stipulated order for a permanent injunctive relief and a monetary judgment against a Georgia-based debt collection company and its owner, which the court granted on May 9, to resolve allegations...more

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Federal Appeals Court Backs District Court: No Notary Exception to Face-to-Face Rule in Debt Relief Case

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On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decisive ruling in a case involving allegations that certain debt-relief service providers illegally collected advance fees in violation of the...more

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FTC enters into stipulated order to permanently ban Global Circulation, and its owner, from debt collection industry

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Alleging that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) threatened consumers with jail time, lawsuits, and wage garnishments to pressure them into paying debts they did not owe, the FTC entered into a stipulated order with GCI and its...more

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District court sides with FTC order against student loan company

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted the FTC’s motion resulting in a permanent injunction against defendants involved in an allegedly fraudulent student loan debt relief operation....more

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Multistate Coalition Urges CFPB to Prioritize and Distribute Consumer Refunds

Last week, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from ten other states, and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation wrote the Consumer Protection...more

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FTC Settles with Debt Collector

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​On May 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had filed an amended complaint​ and entered into a proposed final order with a debt collector and its owner, resolving allegations that the company engaged...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 6, 2025)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and at the state level. CFPB activity continues to be...more

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FTC Imposed $9.6 Million Judgement Against Debt Collector for Alleged Threats and Phantom Debt

On April 30, 2025, the FTC filed an amended complaint and final order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against a debt collection company in connection with allegations that the company engaged...more

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CFPB Orders Defunct Debt-Relief Company to Pay $43 Million for Alleged Student Loan Abuses 

On May 1, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ordered the former owner of a now-defunct debt-relief company to pay over $43 million in restitution and penalties. The order resolves a lawsuit filed...more

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FTC Bans Debt Collector and Imposes Substantial Penalty for Allegedly Coercing Consumers into Paying Debts Not Owed

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Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III, violated the FTC Act, Fair...more

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CFPB Memo Outlines New Supervision and Enforcement Priorities for 2025

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On April 16, 2025, Mark Paoletta, Chief Legal Officer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or the Bureau), issued an internal memorandum to CFPB staff outlining the agency’s supervision and enforcement priorities...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 9, 2025)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and at the state level. CFPB activity continues to be...more

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday Appointed Co-Chair of NAAG Consumer Protection Committee

On April 8, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced the appointment of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday as the new co-chair of NAAG’s Consumer Protection Committee. The Committee’s mission is...more

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New York Attorney General Proposes Bill to Expand Consumer Protection Law 

On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the introduction of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Business Practices Act). The proposed legislation...more

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New York attorney general proposes bill against unfair, deceptive and abusive practices

On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced proposed legislation to strengthen the state’s consumer protection framework by expanding enforcement powers beyond deceptive acts and practices to also include...more

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Washington AG Accuses Collection Agency of Violating Notice Requirement for Collecting Medical Debt

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The Washington State Attorney General’s (AG) Office filed a lawsuit against Renton Collections Inc., accusing the company of violating Washington’s Collection Agency Act by failing to include certain disclosures in their...more

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