Navigating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Protections and Litigation Trends — The Consumer Finance Podcast
On January 9, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requested $145 million in new funding from the Federal Reserve....more
On January 9, CFPB Acting Director Vought notified Judge Amy Berman Jackson that, in response to her December 30, 2025 opinion in National Treasury Employees Union v. CFPB (DDC), he had just requested $145 Million from the...more
As employers prepare for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season and the associated H-1B lottery in March 2026, two distinct developments are expected to shape strategy and outcomes...more
There have been numerous updates on two significant humanitarian protections that allowed people of certain nationalities to enter and remain in the United States and not be forced to go back to countries where they could...more
Companies across industries continue to face increasing production costs. Whether due to tariffs, inflation, supply chain disruptions, or simply a shortage of raw materials, the rising costs of goods have hit every part of...more
A California law prohibiting employers from forcing employees to attend meetings regarding religious and/or political matters remains on hold pending resolution of a lawsuit challenging the law. ...more
On December 18, 2025, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI’s) adoption...more
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has experienced significant shifts in discretionary-denial policy over the last year. Under Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart, PTAB expanded the bases for discretionary denial and...more
A major U.S.-based importer recently filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) to preserve its ability to recover tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that it has...more
This morning, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to issue dispensary licenses to four applicants. Absent a stay entered by a court or the commission, three of those licenses will be issued on January 8,...more
On December 8, the parties in ongoing litigation over the CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights rule (covered by InfoBytes here) filed a joint status report in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. The...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced the transfer of all its active litigation to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), as the agency faces imminent funding shortfalls and a potential...more
On December 5, 2025, four national food and beverage trade associations (the American Beverage Association, the Consumer Brands Association, the National Confectioners Association, and FMI the Food Industry Association) filed...more
High stakes prediction market and sports betting litigation- Courts across the country are actively considering the regulatory structure applicable to prediction market companies. Sophisticated technological elements and...more
Earlier this fall, a small manufacturer and retailer (the Plaintiffs) sued Virginia Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares and Tax Commissioner James Alex (the Defendants) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of...more
On November 20, 2025, the CFPB notified staff that it will begin transferring its remaining enforcement lawsuits and other pending litigation to the Department of Justice. The shift comes as the agency anticipates running out...more
The name, image and likeness (NIL) era in college sports continues to expand at the high school level. A high-profile lawsuit brought in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio, by the mother of a five-star wide...more
As reported by Law360 on November 20, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) will hand off its remaining enforcement lawsuits and other active litigation to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as the...more
The CFPB is transferring all of its pending litigation to the Justice Department as a result of the funding crisis the Trump Administration has said the bureau faces, several news organizations have reported. In addition,...more
Securities Snapshot highlights notable developments in securities law, covering litigation and enforcement matters, legislation, and regulatory guidance. It is curated by lawyers in Goodwin’s Securities Litigation & SEC...more
In a surprise move, on November 18, the Ninth Circuit enjoined the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) enforcement of SB 261 pending further proceedings. The court’s order means that the U.S. Supreme Court will not...more
Key Takeaways - Many states have now enacted extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, creating new and costly requirements for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers based on the packaging of the products they...more
Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick...more
Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month. ...more
On February 4, 2022, then President Biden issued Executive Order 14063 (“EO 14063”), which requires all contractors and subcontractors who engage in large Federal construction projects—i.e., projects that are estimated to...more