“Consumer Reports” finds errors on 1/3 of credit reports
Need another reason to keep a close eye on your credit reports? Check out the findings and recommendations from Consumer…
How long can a negative item stay on my credit report?
The Seven-Year Obsolescence Rule is the Default Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) With the exception of five specific…
Will disputing inaccurate information on my credit report harm my credit score?
No! And you should consult with an experienced consumer attorney about how to best dispute all inaccurate information on your…
Millions of Mixed Credit Files. Could One belong to You?
Yes, there are millions of Americans, perhaps six million or more, whose credit files are mixed and merged. It is…
Will disputing inaccurate information on my credit report harm my credit score?
No! And you should consult with an experienced consumer attorney about how to best dispute all inaccurate information on your…
Accurate credit reports? It is time to find out.
Savings? Check. Investment Portfolio? Check. Accurate credit reports? It is time to find out. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)…
Fraudulent charges on your credit card? Now what?
Most credit card issuers tell you that they offer extraordinary fraud protection and that you will never be held responsible…
What is a Credit Lawyer anyway?
What is a Credit Lawyer anyway? “Credit lawyer” is a short-hand term for an attorney, like the lawyers at Sherman…
CFPB resources for tenants behind on rent due to Covid-19
Per the CFPB (link to resource page here) If you’re having trouble making rent payments as a result of the…
Davis Wright Tremaine opines on key issues before SCOTUS in Ramirez v. TransUnion
As reported yesterday in Lexology, Davis Wright Tremaine takes a hard look at the arguments made to the United States…
Senate Committee Focuses on Impact of Inaccurate Tenant-Screening Reports
Press Release By U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs For Immediate Release Contact: Alysa JamesMin Cheng Brown…
Certain marijuana convictions on background check reports will soon disappear for New Yorkers
Business Insider is reporting that New York’s new marijuana law, which legalizes marijuana smoking for adults and permits possession of…