Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Republican AGs Oppose Department of Energy’s Proposed Gas...more
The CFPB finalized a rule requiring collection and reporting of data regarding credit applications for small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses, by lenders making more than 100 covered small...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
·Multistate AG Coalition Urges EPA Action to Protect...more
4/5/2023
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Baby Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Debt Collectors ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Food Safety ,
Lead ,
Location Privacy ,
Pesticides ,
Right to Repair ,
State Attorneys General ,
Tracking Systems
The CFPB filed a proposed order against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (PRA), one of the largest debt collectors in the nation, accusing the company of illegal debt collection practices in violation of a 2015 CFPB order,...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Kia and Hyundai Urged by Bipartisan Coalition of AGs to...more
3/28/2023
/ Automotive Loans ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Hyundai ,
Kia ,
Medical Equipment ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
Theft
The CFPB issued a Compliance Bulletin and Policy Guidance warning loan servicers that continuing to seek repayment of certain student loans after bankruptcy discharge is an unfair, deceptive, or abusive act or practice in...more
Here are 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 James Sues Cryptocurrency Platform KuCoin, Alleging...more
The FTC issued a complaint against Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and Black Knight, Inc., alleging that the proposed merger of the nation’s two largest providers of home mortgage loan origination systems (LOS) would violate...more
The CFPB issued a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights focusing on illegal, unnecessary charges by banks and other financial companies sometimes referred to as “junk fees.”...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
AGs Join U.S. DOJ in Objecting to JetBlue’s Acquisition of...more
3/14/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Airlines ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
NLRB ,
Prescription Drugs ,
State Attorneys General ,
TikTok
The CFPB and the National Labor Relations Board have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to more effectively address areas of concern to both agencies, including employer surveillance and employer-driven...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Kansas AG Kobach Files Lawsuit Alleging Energy Market...more
The Supreme Court announced that it will resolve a circuit split over the constitutionality of the CFPB’s funding mechanism. The case is CFPB et al. v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Limited et al....more
The CFPB is fighting back against what it alleges to be unlawful predatory lending practices targeting military families in violation of the Military Lending Act (MLA)....more
Here are 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 Campbell Settles with Massachusetts Auto Dealer over...more
2/8/2023
/ Bureau of Land Management ,
Car Dealerships ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Discrimination ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Investment ,
Late Fees ,
OSHA ,
State Attorneys General
The CFPB announced a proposed rule that would amend existing regulations regarding credit card late fees to better ensure that the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009’s (CARD Act) goal of...more
Here are 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 Finalizes Consent Order with Drizly Following Security...more
The CFPB has proposed a rule that aims to protect consumers from fine print in non-negotiable contracts with nonbanks that provide consumer financial services.
The proposed rule would require nonbanks that are subject to...more
New York AG Letitia James and the CFPB sued Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) for allegedly violating New York usury limits and consumer and investor protection laws, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Act, by...more
The CFPB issued an order against Servicio UniTeller, Inc., an international remittance company that helps consumers send money to their families overseas, for violations of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and the...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 James Inks Deal with Home Healthcare...more
The CFPB announced a proposed settlement with My Loan Doctor, LLC and its founder (together, “Loan Doctor”) over allegations that the company advertised a high-yield savings product but instead invested consumers’ funds in...more
The CFPB published a complaint bulletin analyzing consumer complaints it recently received related to crypto-assets. It highlights predominant consumer issues including fraud, theft, hacks, scams, transaction issues, customer...more
A bipartisan coalition of 23 AGs filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit arguing that student loan trusts are “covered persons” under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA)....more
The CFPB released an outline of proposals and alternatives the Bureau is considering for a rulemaking that, according to a statement from CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, are aimed to boost competition in the financial services...more