Every litigator has encountered it—the dreaded hearing set for ten minutes or less. The necessary implication of such hearings is that you will have only half that time to present your argument and win over the judge, and...more
IN THE SPOTLIGHT -
- California Passes Life and Annuity Electronic Transactions Law
LIFE INSURANCE -
- Under a Spotlight, "Shadow Insurance" Lawsuit Fails Scrutiny
- NAIC Evaluates Insurer’s Use of Variable...more
1/11/2016
/ 401k ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Big Data ,
Bitcoin ,
BSA/AML ,
E-Commerce ,
Medical Devices ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
STOLI ,
Takedown Notices ,
Variable Annuities
The stated purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681, et seq., is to require consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) to adopt reasonable procedures to meet the needs for consumer credit, personnel,...more
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or “the Bureau”) filed a consent order against “buy-here, pay-here” (BHPH) auto dealer Interstate Auto Group d/b/a Car Hop (“Car Hop”), and its affiliated financing...more
In This Issue:
- IN THE SPOTLIGHT
..Private Equity: The Next Wave of SEC Enforcement Actions?
- LIFE INSURANCE
..How to Fight a STOLI Scheme: Court Rulings Offer Clues
..STOA Schemes Face...more
Recent decisions suggest it may be tougher for plaintiffs to obtain class certification in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) matters where individual issues regarding consent predominate. The TCPA imposes $500...more