Consumer Protection

The Federal Reserve's Minimum Standards for Prioritization and Handling Borrower Files with Imminent Foreclosure Sale

by Barry Fagan on 5/18/2013

The Federal Reserve's Minimum Standards for Prioritization and Handling Borrower Files with Imminent Foreclosure Sale. The Federal Reserves guidance is significant because it applies to all regulated bank servicing, rather...more

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Minimum Standards for Prioritization and Handling Borrower Files Subject to Imminent...

by Barry Fagan on 5/18/2013

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Minimum Standards for Prioritization and Handling Borrower Files Subject to Imminent Foreclosure Sale for all OCC Regulated Banks. The OCC guidance is significant because it...more

Advertising Law -- May 16, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/17/2013

In This Issue: Linda Goldstein to Provide Insight on FTC’s Dot Com Dislosure Guidance at Upcoming Bloomberg BNA Webinar; “All Natural” False Ad Suits Continue, Stalled; Wake Up! FDA Considers Caffeinated Foods;...more

Vermont Now Allows Entry Fees for Skill-Based Contests

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/17/2013

As of April 26, 2013, sponsors of skill-based contests in Vermont can require an entry fee or other consideration for entry....more

CFPB launches Spanish language website

by Barbara S. Mishkin | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/17/2013

The CFPB has announced the launch of its Spanish language website. According to the CFPB, in response to research showing that two-thirds of Latinos who are online tend to access the Internet from a mobile device, the website...more

Bringing Sunlight to Healthcare Pricing: The CMS Release of Hospital Charge Data

by Robert Wolin | BakerHostetler on 5/17/2013

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis once said that "Sunlight is the best disinfectant." The release of charges billed by some 3,337 Medicare hospitals for 100 of the most common inpatient diagnosis related...more

FinCEN: Accountant and Elder Abuse

by Jonathan Foxx on 5/17/2013

We have been keeping track of FinCEN's SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips & Issues virtually from its inception. In its just issued May 2013 report, FinCEN provides new information regarding two areas of importance: 1)...more

CFPB Releases Plain Language Video Guides for New Mortgage Rules

by F. Wendell Allen, Jason Bushby, Christy Hancock, Jonathan Kolodziej, Robert Maddox, D. Brian O'Dell, David Roth | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/17/2013

In January 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a series of new rules affecting the mortgage industry. These rules touch upon a wide variety of areas, including originations, appraisals, and servicing....more

DOJ Files First Criminal Action On CFPB Referral, CFPB Files Parallel Civil Suit

by BuckleySandler LLP on 5/17/2013

On May 7, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced mail and wire fraud charges against a debt settlement firm, its owner, and three of its employees. ...more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Final Rule on International Remittance Transfers

by Jeffrey M. Werthan | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/16/2013

On April 30, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its final rule amending subpart B of Regulation E, which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and the official interpretation to the regulation. This...more

FTC confirms continued commitment to vigorous enforcement in letter to CFPB

by Barbara S. Mishkin | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/16/2013

In its annual letter to the CFPB on its 2012 administrative and enforcement activities related to Regulations B (ECOA), E (Electronic Fund Transfers), Z (TILA) and M (Consumer Leasing), the FTC stressed that it is “committed...more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves Proposed Rule Establishing Standards for Strollers

by Demas Law Group on 5/16/2013

Every new parent needs to acquire a stroller, and anyone who has had children understands how important these pieces of equipment are for purposes of mobility. Every trip to the store, to a friend’s house for a party or any...more

Senate appears to be nearing vote on Cordray renomination

by Barbara S. Mishkin | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/16/2013

Bloomberg has reported that, according to a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Senate will vote next week on whether to advance President Obama’s renomination of Richard Cordray to serve as CFPB Director....more

Trade group charges CFPB’s closing of Consumer Advisory Board meeting to public violates federal law

by Barbara S. Mishkin | Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/16/2013

A letter sent today to the CFPB by an attorney for the Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA), a national trade organization for payday lenders, asserts that the CFPB violated the Federal Advisory...more

What happens if I do not provide my bankruptcy attorney with the documents he requested?

by George Bourguignon on 5/16/2013

If you are considering bankruptcy or are wondering what is required of a debtor who files for bankruptcy, then you will want to read this post! Contact: George E. Bourguignon, Jr. Phone: (508) 769-1359...more

Federal Housing Finance Agency Proposes New Rules on Lender-Placed Insurance

by Robert Wallan | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 5/16/2013

On March 29, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) proposed consideration of new regulation on lender-placed insurance. The FHFA specifically requested public input concerning sales commissions and reinsurance activities,...more

Energy Drink Regulatory Update: Monster Sues City of San Francisco in Federal Court, City Fires Back in California State Court

by Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL on 5/16/2013

The FDA announced that it is conducting an investigation into the use of caffeine in foods and beverages. Since the FDA’s announcement, the energy drink industry has continued to receive significant media attention. On May 6,...more

FTC Rules that “Randomized Clinical Trial” Evidence is Necessary to Support Advertising Claims for Juice Beverage and Related...

by J. Michael Keyes, Suzan Onel | K&L Gates LLP on 5/15/2013

I. Introduction - If you represent food and beverage manufacturers who advertise their products, you will want to be familiar with In the Matter of POM Wonderful LLC, a recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission...more

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The Federal Reserve's Minimum Standards for Prioritization and Handling Borrower Files with Imminent Foreclosure Sale

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Minimum Standards for Prioritization and Handling Borrower Files Subject to Imminent...

Advertising Law -- May 16, 2013

Vermont Now Allows Entry Fees for Skill-Based Contests

CFPB launches Spanish language website

Bringing Sunlight to Healthcare Pricing: The CMS Release of Hospital Charge Data

FinCEN: Accountant and Elder Abuse

CFPB Releases Plain Language Video Guides for New Mortgage Rules

DOJ Files First Criminal Action On CFPB Referral, CFPB Files Parallel Civil Suit

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Final Rule on International Remittance Transfers

FTC confirms continued commitment to vigorous enforcement in letter to CFPB

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves Proposed Rule Establishing Standards for Strollers

Senate appears to be nearing vote on Cordray renomination

Trade group charges CFPB’s closing of Consumer Advisory Board meeting to public violates federal law

What happens if I do not provide my bankruptcy attorney with the documents he requested?

Federal Housing Finance Agency Proposes New Rules on Lender-Placed Insurance

Energy Drink Regulatory Update: Monster Sues City of San Francisco in Federal Court, City Fires Back in California State Court

FTC Rules that “Randomized Clinical Trial” Evidence is Necessary to Support Advertising Claims for Juice Beverage and Related...

FCC Clarifies Companies' Liability for Third-Party Marketer TCPA Violations

Bill on Bankruptcy: Trustees Sleep Easy after High Court Ruling [Video]

Facebook v. Typosquatters: Damages and Domains Awarded Under Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act

FTC Approves Order Settling Data Breach Charges

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

Busy at Work: California Legislature Addressing Data Privacy Concerns with Data Privacy Law

FTC Annual Letter to the CFPB

Bill on Bankruptcy: Trustees Sleep Easy after High Court Ruling [Video]

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