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Federal Oversight of Consumer Debt Collection Continues

On May 16, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge that would affect the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Established in 2011, the CFPB protects consumers from predatory and irresponsible lenders in the financial sector. A group that includes banks, credit card companies, mortgage lenders, other financial companies,

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WIll New York Bar MCA Lender Yellowstone Capital and Subs from New York?

On March 5, 2024, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Yellowstone Capital, a merchant cash advance company, for orchestrating a predatory lending scheme. The lawsuit also names Yellowstone’s founders individually, and 30 other subsidiaries and officers. The petition alleges Yellowstone exploits small businesses through fraudulent

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New Law Protects Consumers Who Use Subscription Auto-Renewals

As millions of people stayed home during the pandemic, they turned to digital entertainment services, meal delivery services, clothing subscriptions, and online diet and exercise programs. This gave businesses the incentive to shift to a digital subscription model. At the same time, many businesses adopted deceptive subscription marketing policies that

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How New York State’s 2024 Plan Will Affect Debt Collection

On Tuesday, January 9, New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered the 2024 State of the State address, discussing certain changes that will affect debt collection within the state. Hochul made it clear that the state will assist consumers in New York by adding greater consumer protections—a plan that will affect