Phantom debt collector sued by FTC for deception
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against a group of phantom debt collectors, permanently banning them from the debt…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against a group of phantom debt collectors, permanently banning them from the debt…
Declyn “Dex” Lauper Thornton, the son of pop icon Cyndi Lauper, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid ongoing legal battles. His…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has successfully shut down two fraudulent debt settlement companies, Financial Solutions Group and Accelerated Debt Settlement, securing…
Recent changes in bankruptcy laws have led to significant adjustments in debt thresholds for individuals and small businesses seeking relief under Subchapter…
In a landmark move, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated the distribution of $1.8 billion to over 4 million consumers…
The Container Store has officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a major milestone in the company’s financial restructuring efforts. The specialty…
The CFPB and seven state attorneys general sued Strategic Financial Solutions (SFS) and its shell firms for illegal debt relief. The CFPB…
American consumer credit card debt hit an all-time high of $1.17 trillion in 2024. This is a worrying increase from the prior…
In a ruling from 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, 599 U.S. 736 (2023) that a defendant…
In an effort to shield a broader range of individuals from the financial burden of bankruptcy, a new law in Florida has…