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Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks

Written on September 1, 2022.

Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks A property management company has reached a staggering $9.73 million agreement. This agreement settles the claims that it violated the...

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry

Written on August 31, 2022.

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry The real estate industry is an integral part of communities. The workers in this industry help many people, assisting with personal and financial information as part...

Jury Rules in Favor of CRA in Case Concerning Accuracy of a Consumer Report

Written on August 26, 2022.

Jury Rules in Favor of CRA in Case Concerning Accuracy of a Consumer Report A federal jury in Florida recently favored a credit reporting agency (CRA) accused of failing to employ reasonable procedures to ensure consumer reports’ accuracy....

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks

Written on August 24, 2022.

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks The primary purpose of running a background check on a new hire is to protect your company assets, current employees, and customers. Therefore, confirming that someone is who they say they...

CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations

Written on August 23, 2022.

CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it penalized a major auto financing subsidiary for more than $19 million. The CFPB revealed how the auto...

$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court

Written on August 22, 2022.

$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court After reaching a settlement, a background check provider and consumer class have asked a Missouri District Court to dismiss an insurer’s federal...

Logistics Management Provider Targeted With a Class Action Lawsuit Over Inadequate Background Check Disclosures

Written on August 18, 2022.

Logistics Management Provider Targeted With a Class Action Lawsuit Over Inadequate Background Check Disclosures A major logistics management company faces a class action lawsuit over allegations that its background check procedures failed to comply...

District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court

Written on August 17, 2022.

District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court A California District court has approved a motion for a class-action settlement. The case alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by one of the major...

2022 Sees Increase in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Focus on the FCRA

Written on August 15, 2022.

2022 Sees Increase in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Focus on the FCRA In the first half of 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken considerable action through advisory opinions and guidance, showing that the agency...

Pennsylvania Federal Court Clarifies What Constitutes a Consumer Reporting Agency Under the FCRA

Written on August 12, 2022.

Pennsylvania Federal Court Clarifies What Constitutes a Consumer Reporting Agency Under the FCRA Earlier this year, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania clarified what constitutes a consumer reporting agency (CRA) under...

Tag: FCRA

Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry

Jury Rules in Favor of CRA in Case Concerning Accuracy of a Consumer Report

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks

CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations

$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court

Logistics Management Provider Targeted With a Class Action Lawsuit Over Inadequate Background Check Disclosures

District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court

2022 Sees Increase in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Focus on the FCRA

Pennsylvania Federal Court Clarifies What Constitutes a Consumer Reporting Agency Under the FCRA

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