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Veterans Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

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Fourth Circuit Rules that SCRA Does Not Preclude Arbitration

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In a decision with potentially wide-ranging implications, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s decision to deny a national bank’s motion to compel arbitration, finding that amendments to the...more

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DOJ and CFPB Issue Joint Letter Reminding Financial Institutions of the SCRA Interest Rate Protections for Servicemembers

On December 5, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a joint letter directed at financial service providers to reinforce the importance of interest rate protections...more

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House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security holds hearing on protecting military servicemembers and veterans from...

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On July 13, 2022, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing entitled “Protecting Military Servicemembers and Veterans from Financial Scams and Fraud.”  A recording of the...more

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Department of Justice Remains Focused on SCRA Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Justice continued the pursuit of its civil rights initiatives aimed at enforcement of federal laws that protect servicemembers, veterans, and their families in September by settling with the City of San...more

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U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of VA Establishes Civil Rights Enforcement Unit

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The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), G. Zachary Terwilliger, announced he is creating a Civil Rights Enforcement Unit in his office that will be dedicated to enforcing the rights of persons with...more

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Lawfully Serving Servicemembers

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Our country’s military members and their families devote their lives to serving the defense needs of our country, often at great personal sacrifice. As a result, federal and state laws have been crafted to provide these...more

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CFPB’s Office of Servicemember Affairs Issues Annual Report

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The CFPB’s Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) has issued its fifth annual report to Congress addressing issues raised and complaints submitted by servicemembers, veterans, and their families....more

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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Critical Takeaways

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After many years of U.S. military mobilizations and overseas deployments since 2001, our clients have learned some valuable lessons about consumer rights and privileges triggered by military service. Here are some of the...more

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Senator Hagan Introduces the Servicemember Higher Education Protection Act

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New legislation, titled the Servicemember Higher Education Protection Act (the “Bill”), was introduced recently by Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC). The Bill includes several provisions that expand protections under the...more

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