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Consumer Magazine • Consumer Intelligence™ America’s Greatest Storyteller Is the Census The same veteran statistic can tell a neighborhood story, a city story, a county story, a regional story, or a national story. The number may stay familiar. The meaning changes with the map. CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE™Evidence. Data. Accountability. Search

How Technology is Privately Advancing LegalShield Leads

CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE™  •  Evidence. Data. Accountability. Most Independent Salespeople Do Not Have a Lead Problem They have a geography problem. A proposed LegalShield Territory Opportunity Index could help independent Associates answer a daily question that determines whether their time produces momentum or frustration: where should I spend today? Consumer.info Data

What In the 311? There Is No National Standard Dialing 311

CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE™ · CIVIC RESPONSE Consumer.info analyzed 22.7 million public service requests from New York City, Houston, and San Antonio. The result is clear: cities are not measuring civic problems in the same way. 22,733,021 records 3 cities 432 local categories A pothole in one city may

Toyota wins motion for arbitration in Federal Credit Reporting Act case

In a significant legal victory, Toyota has successfully won a motion to compel arbitration in a recent court case. The ruling determined that the automobile manufacturer does not need to engage in a court trial, allowing the dispute to be settled through arbitration instead. This decision is seen as a

Vermont Enacts Significant Amendments to Data Broker Legislation

Additionally, the legislation introduces new measures to combat identity theft. Data brokers are now obligated to implement robust security measures to protect consumer data from unauthorized access and breaches.

Thompson v. Patenaude & Felix, APC: Washington Court Rejects FDCPA Claim Over Valid Process Affidavits

This decision highlights the importance of clearly understanding the nuances of legal documents and the standards required to prove a violation under the FDCPA.

FCRA Section 605...the 7-year credit clock that erases debt

Section 605 ensures that adverse information, such as late payments, charge-offs, and other delinquencies, is automatically removed from credit reports after seven years. The countdown begins from the date of the first delinquency that led to the negative item...

Vermont Pushes Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law

The new law mandates that businesses collecting personal data must clearly disclose their practices and obtain consumer consent before using or sharing information.

Falling Producer Prices Offer Relief, but Inflation Pressures Continue to Challenge Black and Minority-Owned Firms

Creative Investment Research Finds Lower Energy Costs Improve Outlook for Transportation and Logistics, While Services Inflation Continues to Pressure Minority Businesses

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CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE™  |  COMMUNITY RESILIENCE America’s Nonprofit Safety Net Is Uneven A new geographic index shows why communities with a visible nonprofit presence may still lack the specialized organizations needed to respond to their greatest challenges. National Data System analysis Published July 17, 2026 Search Consumer Intelligence Explore companies, complaints,

What is FCRA? Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Under the FCRA, consumers have the right to access their credit reports and dispute any inaccuracies they find. This is crucial because errors in credit reports can lead to higher interest rates, denied credit applications, and even lost job opportunities.

Illinois Court Extends State Supreme Court FCRA Standing Rule to Dismiss No-Injury ...

The decision stems from a case in which plaintiffs alleged procedural violations of the FCRA but could not demonstrate any actual damages.