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Thomson Reuters Law Blog
Beyond the budget: The hidden operational risks of manual residency verification
By Jazmin.aguilar@thomsonreuters.com
When most people think about school residency verification, they think about money. But ask any residency officer, truant officer, or school business official, and they’ll tell you the real headaches…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Tenth Circuit Adopts “Objectively and Readily Verifiable” Standard for FCRA Furnisher Inaccuracy Claims and Reverses $500,000 Jury Verdict
By David N. Anthony, Brooke Conkle, David M. Gettings, Ethan G. Ostroff
On July 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed a $500,000 jury verdict against a debt collection furnisher, holding that a consumer cannot prevail on a…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
The California Split: How Two Courts Are Changing FCRA Litigation on the West Coast
By David M. Gettings, Elizabeth Andrews
In this episode of FCRA Focus, host Dave Gettings is joined by Elizabeth Holt Andrews to break down a significant new development in California standing law — a recent split…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Eighth Circuit Holds Consumer Reporting Agency’s Reliance on Official Court Website Satisfies FCRA Reasonable Procedures Standard
By David N. Anthony, Cindy D. Hanson, Noah DiPasquale
On June 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a decision affirming summary judgment in favor of a consumer reporting agency (CRA) that allegedly issued an…
Private Client
Scope, Territory and Disclosure: Decoding the 2026 FCRA Amendment Rules
Summary: This article examines the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, which came into force in June 2026. These rules represent a significant recalibration of FCRA, introducing increased compliance obligations…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
April 2026 Consumer Litigation Filings: All Major Statutes Up for the First Time in Over a Year
By David N. Anthony, Noah DiPasquale
Statistics for April consumer litigation filings are in, and, for the first time in over a year, all three of the top consumer protection statutes moved up month-over-month. According to…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Nationwide Shifts in Background Checks: New York’s Credit Ban, Virginia’s Sealed Records Law, and Federal FCRA Reform
By David M. Gettings, Kim Phan, Tim J. St. George
In this episode of FCRA Focus, hosts Kim Phan and Dave Gettings are joined by colleague Tim St. George to unpack major legislative developments impacting employment background screening. They discuss…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Virginia Federal District Court Confirms FCRA Doesn’t Reach Legal Disputes Over Loan Enforceability
By Massie P. Cooper, Erin Edwards
In a recent decision from the Eastern District of Virginia, the court dismissed Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claims brought by a consumer who never received the vehicle he attempted…
Consumer Class Defense Blog
Webinar – Fair Hiring in Focus: Background Checks, AI, and Emerging Compliance Risks
By Pamela Devata, Jennifer L. Mora
REGISTER HERE Tuesday, May 19, 20263:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mountain12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific About the Program Recent…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Why the Consumer Reporting System Is So Important
By Chris Willis
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis talks with Dan Smith, president and CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association, about current challenges and changes in the…