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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

CPPA Board Advances Formal Rulemaking for Automated Decision-Making and Other Key Regulations

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board has initiated a formal rulemaking process on a new regulatory package, moving forward with proposals for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) rules, cybersecurity...more

Dechert LLP

Federal Preemption and OTC Drug Efficacy: Lessons from the Phenylephrine MDL

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New decision from the District Court for the Eastern District of New York finds that the FDA has exclusive authority to determine whether OTC drugs are effective. Court found that manufacturers of OTC drugs do not have an...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Plaintiffs’ attorneys continue to test class action theories under New York City’s Biometrics Law

A putative class action complaint filed against the parent company of the New York Mets underscores the need for businesses in New York City to comply with an oft-overlooked law governing the collection and use of consumer...more

A&O Shearman

Zooming in on AI #11: EU AI Act – What are the obligations for the limited-risk AI systems

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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) exemplifies a highly advanced risk-based approach to European regulation. One of its distinguishing features is the detailed classification of various risk levels associated with...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

GOP members of Financial Services Committee pen letter on bank-fintech partnerships

On October 30, Republican congressmembers serving on the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services responded to a joint Request for Information (RFI) issued by the OCC, the Fed and the FDIC. The RFI solicited input on...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB and DHHS Medicare part issue joint statement protecting beneficiaries’ rights

On October 31, the CFPB and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a joint statement reminding Medicare providers, Medicare Advantage plans, and debt collectors of their responsibilities under federal law to protect...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Where should the buck stop? Risks to CISOs in today’s regulatory environment

Joseph Sullivan, Uber’s beleaguered former Chief Information Security Officer, was back in the news last month when he appealed his 2023 conviction for his role in concealing a 2016 breach of Uber’s network and customer data....more

MG+M The Law Firm

$5 Billion Punitive Damages Awarded in Alkaline Water Contamination Lawsuit: What This Means for Future Legal Cases

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A Nevada state court handed down a monumental verdict in a case involving alleged contamination of an “alkaline water” health drink, with a jury awarding $5 billion in punitive damages. This decision follows a series of...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Open Enrollment Marketing – The Do’s and Don’ts

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With Medicare’s open enrollment period (October 15, 2024 – December 7, 2024) in full swing, now is a good time to discuss the many nuances of Medicare marketing that exist both during and outside of the open enrollment...more

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NYC DCWP Clarifies Amended Definition of “Debt Collector” Still Includes Creditors

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In our previous post, we discussed the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (NYC DCWP) decision to delay the enforcement of the amended debt collection rules from December 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB taken to court over its advisory opinion on medical debt collections

On November 1, several debt collection trade organizations sued the CFPB in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. In the complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that the CFPB violated the APA when it issued an...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

FCC TCPA One-to-One Lead Generator Consent Rule in Effect January 27, 2025

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In January 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order that closed the so-called “lead generator loophole,” and also included a number of new consent-related requirements....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

NFIP to allow installment payments for flood insurance

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced it will allow National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premiums to be paid on an installment basis. The final rule implements an installment payment option that was...more

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FTC Halts Debt Collector Over Alleged $7.6 Million Scheme

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Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner for engaging in deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. According to the FTC, the Georgia-based debt...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Federal judge orders debt collector Global Circulation Inc. to temporarily cease operations

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A federal judge has ordered debt collector, Global Circulation Inc. (GCI) to temporarily halt operations, following an FTC complaint that alleged GCI tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by...more

Mayer Brown

Developments in UK/EU Collective Actions

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Join us for a new episode of Financial Services Focus with Mayer Brown partners Airlie Goodman (London) and Archis Parasharami (Washington, DC), who co-lead Mayer Brown’s class action and collective actions practice, as they...more

Snell & Wilmer

New Requirements for Nevada Residential Improvement Contracts – What Nevada Licensed Residential Contractors and Homeowners Need...

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Last year, the Nevada Legislature adopted more rigorous requirements exclusively applicable to Nevada residential improvement contracts involving single-family residences. See Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 624.970 and...more

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CFPB's Supervisory Highlights on Auto-Finance and Auto-Servicing — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast

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In this special joint episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Moving the Metal, Chris Willis teams up with Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso, hosts of the Moving the Metal podcast, to discuss the CFPB’s recent supervisory...more

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Navigating the Dark Side of Crypto: Crime, Compliance, and Consumer Protection – The Crypto Exchange Podcast

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In the latest episode of The Crypto Exchange, host Ethan Ostroff is joined by colleagues Brett Broczkowski and Mike Lowe to discuss the intersection of crime and cryptocurrency, with a focus on the challenges financial...more

DLA Piper

Preparing for (More) Updates to California’s Automatic Renewal Law

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California has passed additional amendments to its Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which will further strengthen that law’s already stringent requirements and likely present increased class action risk....more

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Predicting the Financial Services Regulatory Landscape in Light of the GOP Win in 2024

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The GOP’s dominance in the 2024 presidential election suggests that financial regulation is likely to experience some shifts in priorities. While Republican administrations traditionally favor a deregulatory approach, recent...more

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Hong Kong: Updates to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance Put on Hold

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At the Legislative Council Panel on Constitutional Affairs held on 19 February 2024, the Privacy Commissioner (“Commissioner“) reported that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data was working with the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC Takes Aim at Mobile Banking App for Deceptive Advertising Practices

On November 5, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a complaint against a company in connection with its mobile banking app, alleging violations of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act and Section 4 of the Restore Online...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Debt Collectors Push Back: Trade Group Sues CFPB Over New Medical Debt Collection Rules

On November 1, a debt collection trade group filed a complaint in federal court challenging an October 1 CFPB advisory opinion that warned debt collectors against seeking payment on unverified or potentially inflated medical...more

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California AG Provides Update on State Tobacco Enforcement Efforts

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Last month, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced the awardees for the 2024-2025 Tobacco Grant Program, a program spearheaded by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) that aims to support local law...more

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