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Republicans renew efforts to repeal Section 1071

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Republicans on Capitol Hill are seeking to repeal a section of the Dodd-Frank Act that requires financial institutions to report information contained in loan applications submitted by women-owned, minority-owned and...more

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Hensarling Pressures Senate to Negotiate Dodd-Frank Reform

On March 14, 2018, the Senate passed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act which has been billed as Dodd-Frank reform. Some refer to it as the “Crapo bill”, which is a reference to its sponsor,...more

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Senate Passes Banking Bill Providing Dodd-Frank Relief

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The U.S. Senate on March 14 passed S.2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the Act), by a vote of 67 to 31. Although the Act would not make the sweeping changes to the Dodd-Frank Act found...more

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Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

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The Department of the Treasury Issues Recommendations on the Regulation of U.S. Depository Institutions

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"A Financial System that Creates Economic Opportunities: Banks and Credit Unions," a Report by the Department of the Treasury, identifies potential reforms that would promote the "Core Principles for Regulating the United...more

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U.S. House of Representatives Pass Bill That Would Dismantle Many Aspects of Dodd-Frank

On June 8, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act, a bill designed to replace many of the financial regulations imposed by Dodd-Frank. Among other things, the Financial CHOICE Act would...more

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Senate Leader Mitch McConnell skeptical of Dodd-Frank reform

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In a recent Bloomberg interview, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed skepticism about the Senate’s ability to pass meaningful Dodd-Frank reform.  After months of inactivity, the House Financial CHOICE Act finally...more

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Local-TV powerhouse Sinclair Broadcast Group isn’t all that well known outside of the Baltimore area, but it’s making a big play for the national stage as it nears a deal to buy Tribune Media—the former “Tribune empire’s...more

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We’ve mentioned Uber’s Greyball issues before in passing. But since the authorities are literally making a Federal case out of it, you should probably know more about the details if the software tool that has the...more

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Mega luxury brand news yesterday, as LVMH announced a series of moves that, combined with $13.1 billion, helped it take over the 70-year-old French fashion house Christian Dior....more

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Witnesses announced for April 26 House CHOICE Act hearing

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The House Financial Services Committee has released the witness list for the hearing it will hold this Wednesday, April 26, 2017, to discuss the Financial CHOICE Act....more

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign: Changes in Store for SEC Enforcement under the Trump Administration

Even before President Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton as the next Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”), signs have been appearing that changes are afoot within the Division of...more

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Competing House and Senate bills aim to eliminate or reform the CFPB

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Although the Trump Administration has largely been silent with respect to Dodd-Frank and the future of the CFPB, some members of Congress have been very active in proposing significant legislative changes. Several measures to...more

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House GOP Chairman Outlines New Dodd-Frank Reforms - Revised Replacement Bill Forthcoming

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A newly leaked memo from U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) to the Committee’s leadership team has provided stakeholders in the banking industry with a preview of major...more

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Dodd-Frank in a Trump Administration

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During the recent campaign, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to repeal the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA) if elected, criticizing the regulatory burdens it imposed and contending that it discouraged lending by banks and impaired...more

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Outgoing SEC Chair Reflects on the Agency’s Enforcement Program and Advocates for Increased Authority

On November 18, 2016, outgoing SEC Chair Mary Jo White delivered a speech at New York University School of Law entitled “A New Model for SEC Enforcement: Producing Bold and Unrelenting Results.”  Chair White’s remarks covered...more

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Chairman Hensarling Open to Revised Financial CHOICE Act

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On November 15th, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) signaled that he is willing to consider changes to a reintroduced Financial CHOICE Act next year as a newly elected and party-unified...more

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Financial Regulatory Reform — It's Coming, Unless it Doesn't

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Many Unknowns - If you're like me, you are constantly receiving alerts from consultants, law firms, policy shops and others, all predicting how the Trump Administration is going to dramatically change, or even gut,...more

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House defeats amendment to 2017 appropriations bill striking requirements for CFPB arbitration rule

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By a vote of 236-181, the House of Representatives rejected an amendment offered by two Democratic Congressman to H.R. 5485, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, which covers appropriations for...more

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The Plan to Replace Dodd-Frank: The Financial CHOICE Act

On June 7, in a speech to the Economic Club of New York, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced the Republican plan to replace the Dodd-Frank Act. The Financial Creating Hope and Opportunity for...more

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Republicans Announce Plans to Replace Dodd-Frank

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) unveiled details of the Financial CHOICE Act – the Republican plan to replace the Dodd-Frank Act and promote economic growth. CHOICE stands for Creating Hope...more

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House bill introduced to amend CFPB UDAAP authority

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The Dodd-Frank Act gave the CFPB authority to regulate “unfair, deceptive, or abusive” acts or practices.  Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer has introduced the “Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Uniformity Act,”...more

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Democratic Senators expected to introduce bill requiring CFPB registration of lenders making small-dollar loans

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A group of Democratic Senators led by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is expected to introduce the “Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2016” or “SAFE Lending Act of 2016.” The bill represents the latest version...more

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Banking Committee Chairman Introduces the Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015

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For more than two decades, each and every Congress has considered and adopted wide-ranging financial services legislation that has significantly altered the legal and regulatory landscape governing financial institutions in...more

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Senator Shelby Moves Forward with Major Dodd-Frank Reforms

On May 12, 2015, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, released the text of draft legislation intended to reform the regulatory framework...more

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