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In That Case: Cantero v. Bank of America
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U.S. District Court Addresses Federal Preemption for State Credit Reporting Laws
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Keeping Up With the Bureau Episode 2: FCRA Preemption Issues, Infringing State Laws, and the CFPB's Position
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