22 Feb

FDCPA

The Detailed History of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), enacted in 1977, is one of the most important consumer protection...

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22 Feb

FCRA

The History of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): How Modern Credit Reporting Law Was Born

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), enacted in 1970, was the first federal law to regulate the consumer reporti...

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22 Feb

TCPA

The Death of ATDS Claims? How TCPA Autodialer Litigation Collapsed After Facebook v. Duguid

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

For years, “ATDS claims” were the backbone of TCPA litigation. If a company used automated dialing technology to ...

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22 Feb

TCPA

The History of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was enacted in 1991 to address growing concerns about telemarketing ...

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22 Feb

FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA

What Was Chevron Deference? History, Purpose, and Why Its Overturning Matters

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Chevron deference originated in a 1984 Supreme Court case:Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Counc...

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22 Feb

TCPA

The Facebook (Meta) Supreme Court Decision — And What It Means for Consumer Law

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid (2021) significantly changed how the Telephone Cons...

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22 Feb

FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, Consumer Protection

No More Chevron: How Federal Agencies Lost Their Biggest Legal Shield

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Chevron deference came from a 1984 Supreme Court case:Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. ...

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22 Feb

FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA

The Supreme Court’s Impact on Consumer Protection Lawsuits

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

In recent years, two United States Supreme Court decisions have significantly reshaped consumer protection litiga...

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22 Feb

FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA

Standing in Consumer Protection Lawsuits: FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA Explained

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

If you’ve been harassed by debt collectors, had errors on your credit report, or received unwanted robocalls, you...

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22 Feb

Consumer Protection

How Can I Reduce My Household Expenses in 2026?

• February 22, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

With prices still fluctuating and household budgets feeling tighter than ever, 2026 is the perfect time to take c...

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