Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Texas AG Paxton Sues Google For Unauthorized...more
11/2/2022
/ Biometric Information ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Reports ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Google ,
Opioid ,
State Attorneys General ,
Wal-Mart
The CFPB issued an Advisory Opinion and accompanying press release clarifying the agency’s position that the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires consumer reporting agencies to implement reasonable internal controls to prevent...more
Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•AG Coalition Challenges Proposed Emissions...more
10/25/2022
/ Anti-Manipulation Rule ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Contamination ,
Data Breach ,
Environmental Policies ,
Mental Health ,
Opioid ,
Personal Information ,
Pesticides ,
Safe Drug Disposal ,
State Attorneys General
The CFPB sued Active Network, LLC alleging that the online event registration company violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA) and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) when it used so-called “dark...more
The CFPB has reached a settlement with Regions Bank to resolve allegations that Regions charged its customers overdraft fees on certain ATM withdrawals and debit card purchases even after telling consumers they had sufficient...more
The CFPB and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a joint notification letter to nursing facilities and debt collectors affirming the agencies’ position that nursing facilities can violate the Nursing Home...more
In its recent Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04 and accompanying press release, the CFPB affirmed the agency’s position that entities can violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act’s (CFPA) prohibition on...more
The CFPB entered into a Consent Order with U.S. Bank National Association over allegations that U.S. Bank pressured and incentivized its employees to open unauthorized accounts, in violation of the Consumer Financial...more
Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•NAAG Taps Kane As Executive Director-...more
Following an investigation, the CFPB required Hyundai Capital America, the financing arm of the Korean auto manufacturer, to make payments totaling over $19 million as a penalty for allegedly providing and failing to correct...more
Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Bipartisan AG Coalition Urges Passage of...more
7/19/2022
/ Amicus Briefs ,
ATF ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Contamination ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Fraud ,
Inland Waterways ,
Monsanto ,
Semiconductors ,
Solar Panels ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The CFPB released an Advisory Opinion and an accompanying press release affirming the agency’s interpretation of the application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to the provision and use of credit and background reports, with...more
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with automobile title lender NH Title Group, Inc. to resolve allegations that it engaged in illegal auto lending practices in violation of Massachusetts consumer protection...more
The CFPB issued an Advisory Opinion affirming the agency’s position that federal law generally prohibits debt collectors from charging “convenience fees” on consumers making payments, and providing guidance to the fees that...more
Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Texas AG Paxton Settles with Contact Lens...more
On June 9, the CFPB launched an inquiry into practices and financial products that may result in employees being in debt to their employers. The agency is seeking data and worker experiences with these practices and products,...more
Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•AG Bonta Shares Proposed Regulations For...more
6/7/2022
/ Charitable Donations ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Pyramid Schemes ,
Solicitation ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Elections ,
TRO ,
Twitter ,
Unemployment Benefits
The CFPB released Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-03 and an accompanying press release detailing the agency’s position on the application of anti-discrimination laws to consumer lenders relying on so-called “black...more
Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
FTC Launches Inquiry Into Formula...more
6/1/2022
/ Competition ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Gift-Cards ,
Political Candidates ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Elections ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the opening of a new office, the Office of Competition and Innovation, to replace the Office of Innovation. The new office is part of an effort to help promote innovation in...more
Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
AG Healey Leads Coalition Filing...more
In a May 16 blog post, Rohit Chopra, Director of the CFPB, announced a new system for providing guidance to sister regulatory agencies with consumer financial protection roles, such as State AGs. The CFPB will begin issuing...more
The CFPB and Bank of America have reached a settlement to resolve allegations that Bank of America—the nation’s second largest retail bank—illegally processed out-of-state garnishment orders and misled consumers regarding...more
New York AG Letitia James and the CFPB sued Moneygram International, Inc. and Moneygram Payment Systems, Inc. (collectively “Moneygram”) over alleged violations of consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Financial...more
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 23 state AGs in calling upon the CFPB to prohibit mortgage servicers from imposing convenience fees on consumers, in response to the CFPB’s recent Request for Information Regarding...more