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Connecticut Regulator Revises Consent Order After Collection Agency Shows ‘Changed Conditions’

By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Debt Collection

On April 1, the Connecticut Department of Banking issued a consent order against a collection agency and two control persons, vacating a February 10 order that had imposed a combined $140,000 in civil penalties…

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April 9, 2026 by Kevin Kirchman in CFPB

CFPB Complaint Portal Changes: Less Noise Doesn’t Mean Less Risk

Changes to the CFPB complaint portal requires consumers to dispute credit reporting issues directly with credit reporting agencies (CRAs) or lenders first before filing complaints. These updates aim to reduce…

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April 8, 2026 by Michael M. Aphibal in BNPL

NYDFS Proposes Comprehensive Rules for Buy Now, Pay Later Lenders

New York is moving to establish a dedicated licensing and consumer-protection regime for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products. The New York legislature enacted the Buy Now Pay Later Act (Article 14-B…

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April 7, 2026 by Eric Rosenkoetter in Data Security

Oklahoma Becomes 20th State to Enact a Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law Senate Bill 546 on March 20, making Oklahoma the 20th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law following California, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut,…

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April 6, 2026 by Missy Meggison in AI

insideARM Weekly Recap – Week of March 30, 2026

News in the ARM industry never stops and sorting out what’s news and what’s noise can be a challenge. That’s where insideARM’s weekly recap comes in. Our weekly recap of top stories will give…

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April 2, 2026 by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Coerced Debt

New York Amends Coerced Debt Law

On March 18, the governor of New York signed S. 8830, substantially amending the state’s coerced debt statute enacted in December 2025 (covered by InfoBytes here). Among the most significant changes, the…