The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued student loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), which does business as American Education Services (AES), for illegally collecting on student loans that have been discharged in bankruptcy and sending false information

Pennsylvania Chief Justice Debra Todd has directed a letter to all Pennsylvania attorneys, joining with Pennsylvania Bar Association President Nancy Conrad, in thanking Pennsylvania lawyers and judges for their support of legal aid and pro bono service. The Chief Justice noted the contribution all

In order to ensure as many Pennsylvanians receive the relief they are entitled to, the deadline for older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2023 has been extended from June 30 to December 31, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro announced

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today announced that DHS and Blair County have negotiated and entered into a settlement agreement to improve operations at Blair County Children, Youth and Families (BCCYF). Earlier this month, DHS revoked the license of BCCYF following

Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a coalition of 23 Attorneys General defending a final rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022. The PWFA is landmark federal legislation that requires employers to provide

New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that Best Buy/Geek Squad, Amazon, and PayPal are the companies people report scammers impersonate most often. A newly released data spotlight shows that consumers in 2023 submitted about 52,000 reports about scammers impersonating Best Buy or its Geek

As summer break approaches and teenagers seek employment opportunities, Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker is reminding Pennsylvanians of the protections afforded to workers under the age of 18 under Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act. "As businesses increasingly rely on

Agency’s new interpretive rule confirms that Buy Now, Pay Later lenders are credit card providers and have obligations to consumers to investigate disputes and refund charges.