The CFPB soon plans to issue a final rule that would require certain supervised nonbank entities to register with it and provide information about their use of certain terms and conditions in standard-form contracts for consumer financial products or services that seek to waive or limit consumer rights or legal protections (“Covered Terms”).
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Both houses of the New Jersey Legislature recently passed Assembly Bill No. 3861 (AB 3861), known as the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act. The legislation’s stated aims are to prevent undue financial hardship and protect patients from aggressive debt collection practices. Medical debt in general and how and whether it can be included in consumer reports has been a hot topic at the state and federal level. We have written on recent developments regarding medical debt here, here, here, and here.
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insideARM is here to help you keep up with the fast-paced ARM industry. This often requires keeping a finger on the pulse of the regulatory bodies, providing advice for more efficient collections, and reporting on state-level legislation. Last week was a perfect example of this as we brought you the most recent focus from the CFPB, guidance for an effective settlement program, and a recent amendment to data breach notification laws in Pennsylvania. Keep reading for the highlights from these stories and why our editorial team thinks they are important!
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