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Fifth Circuit Agrees to Dismiss CFPB’s UDAAP Examination Manual Appeal, Aligning with Bureau’s New Regulatory Priorities

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On May 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) appeal concerning the vacated amendments to its Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts and Practices...more

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Disparate Impact Executive Order and HUD to Reconsider Disparate Impact Rule

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President Trump recently signed an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy“ to eliminate the use of disparate impact liability. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - November 2024 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more

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FTC and Wisconsin DOJ Settle with Auto Group over Alleged Illegal Add-Ons and Discrimination Against American Indian Consumers

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On October 24, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced a settlement with Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, Inc. (Rhinelander), its current and former owners, and...more

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Overdraft Protection Programs: Risk Management Practices

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Regulatory Developments - Overdraft Protection Programs: Risk Management Practices - On April 26, the OCC issued guidance in OCC Bulletin 2013-12, “Overdraft Protection Programs: Risk Management Practices,” to...more

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FTC Imposes Record-Setting $10M Fine Against Multistate Auto Dealer, Settling Charges of Racial Discrimination and Unauthorized...

On March 31, the FTC and Illinois State Attorney General announced a settlement of charges against a large, multistate auto dealer that allegedly discriminated against black consumers and included illegal junk fees for...more

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The Rubber Hits the Road to the Tune of $10 Million - FTC and Illinois Sue an Auto Dealership

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Not many people enjoy sitting in a car dealership spending hours evaluating or making a costly purchase, but it’s far more frustrating when the dealership allegedly engages in practices that face the ire of law enforcement. ...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (March 8, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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CFPB Enforcement Actions Zero in on Income Share Agreements and “Payday Alternative” Loans

In September 2021, the CFPB took action against Better Future Forward, Inc. (BFF), a provider of student income share arrangements, and LendUp, an online, subprime consumer lender. In both cases, the CFPB alleged that the...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (March 15, 2021)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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The FTC, Auto Dealers, and Credit Discrimination: What's Next?

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We have looked at the Federal Trade Commission's sweeping case against Bronx Honda and its general manager. Was this case part of a concerted effort by the FTC to ferret out illegal credit discrimination by automobile...more

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Compliance: Setting up a Preventative Maintenance Compliance Budget

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Prioritizing compliance with federal and state law may be the last item on your never ending to-do list. Most days, you have bigger fish to fry - you want to increase sales and decrease overhead. However, a small investment...more

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Consumer financial services: The road ahead: Auto finance

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In 2018, the CFPB continued to pay attention to the auto finance industry, with a particular focus on indirect (dealer-arranged) auto lenders and unfair or abusive loan servicing practices....more

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FTC continues vigorous use of enforcement authority

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As observers ponder the CFPB’s future in a Trump Administration, the Federal Trade Commission’s continuing role as an enforcer of federal consumer financial protection laws should not be overlooked. Over the approximately...more

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State AGs and Regulators Step Up UDAAP Enforcement

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Dodd-Frank created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and granted that federal agency significant powers to regulate financial institutions. But Dodd-Frank also empowers state regulators to enforce the new...more

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