Federal and State Regulatory Announcements-
CFPB Seeks Comment on New Thresholds for Larger Participants in the Automobile Financing, Consumer Reporting, International Money Transfer, and Debt Collection Markets. On August...more
8/13/2025
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Automotive Industry ,
Comment Period ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debt Collection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Money Transfer ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Robocalling ,
Scams ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
FTC Obtains Temporary Restraining Order and Asset Freeze Against Seven Debt Relief Companies and Their Owners for Allegedly Deceptive Practices. On July 14, the FTC filed a complaint and motion for temporary restraining order...more
7/30/2025
/ Asset Freeze ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Debt Relief ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employee Training ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
FTC Act ,
Reimbursements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telemarketing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
New York Legislature Passes FAIR Business Practices Act. On June 18, the New York state legislature passed the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Business Practices Act),...more
7/2/2025
/ Advertising ,
Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FTC Act ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telecommunications ,
Texas ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
1/8/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Credit Cards ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Fraud ,
FTC Act ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rewards Programs ,
Truth in Advertising ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
12/18/2024
/ Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Cards ,
Data Brokers ,
Data-Sharing ,
Debt Collection ,
Debt Relief ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
FDCPA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Act ,
Medical Bills ,
Medical Debt ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Scams ,
Student Loans ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
10/2/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Reports ,
EFTA ,
Electronic Transaction ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Marketing ,
Military Service Members ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Social Media ,
Transaction Fees ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Veterans
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
9/18/2024
/ Client Account Reviews ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) ,
Credit Reports ,
Debt Collection ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Earnings Reports ,
Failure To Disclose ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
FDCPA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Medical Debt ,
Misleading Impressions ,
MLM Industry ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Letters
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
9/5/2024
/ Amicus Briefs ,
CAN-SPAM Act ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Data Security ,
Deceptively Misdescriptive ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Florida ,
FTC Act ,
Gambling ,
Home Health Agencies ,
Homeowners Protection Act ,
Mortgage Servicers ,
Online Platforms ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Video Games
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
8/21/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Credit Rating Agencies ,
Deceptively Misdescriptive ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Fake Reviews ,
False Advertising ,
FDIC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
Influencers ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Misrepresentation ,
Social Media ,
Solar Energy ,
Sweepstakes ,
TCPA ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
7/31/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Reports ,
Debt-Relief Industry ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Earned Wage Access ,
European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTC Act ,
Joint Statements ,
Medical Debt ,
Payment Processors ,
Regulation Z ,
Rent-to-Own Companies ,
Student Loans ,
THC ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
7/18/2024
/ Advertising ,
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Credit Reports ,
EFTA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
ICPEN ,
Magnuson-Moss Act ,
Medical Debt ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Mobile Apps ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Right to Repair ,
ROSCA ,
Social Media ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Used Car Rule ,
Warranties ,
Websites
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
7/3/2024
/ Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
FTC Act ,
HMDA ,
SCOTUS ,
Small Business ,
TikTok ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
5/15/2024
/ Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Credit Cards ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Marketplace ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financing ,
Fraudulent Marketing ,
FTC Act ,
Health Savings Accounts ,
Healthcare ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Payment Processors ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
5/1/2024
/ Breach Notification Rule ,
CEOs ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Breach ,
Deceptive Intent ,
Federal Register ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Marketing ,
Misrepresentation ,
Mortgage Lenders ,
Mortgage Servicers ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
ROSCA ,
Student Loans ,
Telehealth
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
2/6/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Do Not Call List ,
ECOA ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Act ,
Made in the USA ,
NPRM ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Information ,
Product Labels ,
ROSCA ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
1/9/2024
/ Banks ,
Car Dealerships ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
COPPA ,
Credit Cards ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
ECOA ,
EFTA ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Act ,
NPRM ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Student Loans ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
VoIP
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
12/19/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Deceptive Intent ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Earnings Reports ,
EFTA ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
FDCPA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
Marketing ,
Misrepresentation ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
12/5/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
CID ,
Cloud Computing ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Endorsements ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Fake Websites ,
FDCPA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Reporting ,
FTC Act ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
HMDA ,
Influencers ,
Loans ,
OMB ,
Payment Systems ,
Senate Judiciary Committee ,
Social Media ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Letters
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
11/14/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Copyright Office ,
Credit Cards ,
Data Breach ,
Debt Collection ,
Deep Fake ,
Digital Wallets ,
ECOA ,
Excessive Fees ,
Federal Register ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Act ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
NPRM ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Payment Systems ,
SBA ,
Surveillance
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
10/31/2023
/ CARD Act ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cross-Border ,
Data Breach ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
EFTA ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
For Profit Colleges ,
Fraud ,
FTC Act ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Hidden Fees ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
SAFE WEB Act
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
10/3/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Chamber of Commerce ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Consumer Reports ,
COPPA ,
Credit Repair Services ,
Data Deletion ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Draft Guidance ,
ECOA ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
Online Reviews ,
Parental Consent ,
Petition for Rulemaking ,
Recusal ,
Regulation B ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
9/12/2023
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Big Tech ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Cards ,
Deceptive Intent ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Advertising ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTC Act ,
Genetic Testing ,
Healthcare ,
HUD ,
Investment Companies ,
Made in the USA ,
Mobile Payments ,
OCC ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Privacy Laws ,
Product Labels ,
Refinancing ,
SNPRM ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
U.S. Treasury
Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in bringing charges and announcing settlements with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency...more
7/21/2023
/ CFTC ,
Consumer Fraud ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Misrepresentation ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
7/11/2023
/ Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Cards ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
ECOA ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Genetic Testing ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Made in the USA ,
NPRM ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Marketplace ,
Request For Information ,
Social Media ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Third-Party ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Websites