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WEBINAR: A Regulatory Overview of Consumer Loan Brokering in the Debt Relief Space
OVERVIEW: Felix Shipkevich and Yvonne Bowser-Caballero of Shipkevich PLLC held a webinar to discuss a regulatory overview of consumer loan brokering in the debt relief space. This
End of the Year for the CFPB? Not Yet! Another Order Obtained Against a Student Loan Service Provider
On November 20, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) announced that it had partnered with the 11 States of California, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota,
Felix Shipkevich Publishes New Textbook on Cryptocurrency Law
Felix Shipkevich has released a new textbook entitled Digital Coins and Cryptocurrencies, Law and Regulation: Cases and Problems. Published by Carolina Academic Press, this publication
CFPB Proposes New Rule with Continued Significant Focus on Payments Space
On November 7, 2023, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) proposed a new rule that calls for federal regulatory oversight of large nonbank companies that
CFPB Takes Another Decisive Action Against Nonbank Payment System
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) continues focus its forces on the payment processing space. In June 2023, we published an article foretelling the next
CFPB Takes Another Decisive Action Against Nonbank Payment System
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) continues focus its forces on the payment processing space. In June 2023, we published an article foretelling the next
WEBINAR: The Regulatory Landscape of Prepaid Legal Plans
OVERVIEW: Felix Shipkevich and Yvonne Bowser-Caballero of Shipkevich PLLC held a webinar to discuss a regulatory overview of prepaid legal plans. This webinar provides educational
Minnesota’s AG Raids Student-Loan Debt-Relief Industry Operating Within the State
On September 6, 2023, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office (“Minnesota”) announced that it has begun investigating the operations of more than 50 student-loan debt-relief companies
CFPB Exposes Illegal Practices in Consumer Financial Services: What to Know
On July 26, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) published its periodic Supervisory Highlights, summer edition. These most recent Supervisory Highlights shed light on
CFPB Exposes Illegal Practices in Consumer Financial Services: What to Know
On July 26, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) published its periodic Supervisory Highlights, summer edition. These most recent Supervisory Highlights shed light on
FTC Launches Massive “Operation Stop Scam Calls” Initiative: Focusing on “Consent Farm” Lead Generators and Robocallers
On July 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the FTC, along with over 100 federal and state law enforcement partners, have launched
Reminder: TCPA Regulations Impacting Autodialers Come into Effect July 20, 2023
As a reminder, on July 20, 2023, the following revisions, among others, will come into effect regarding the TCPA. One of the essential changes to
Reminder: TCPA Regulations Impacting Autodialers Come into Effect July 20, 2023
As a reminder, on July 20, 2023, the following revisions, among others, will come into effect regarding the TCPA. One of the essential changes to
Junk Fee Déjà Vu: CFPB Hits Bank of America with Huge $30 Million Penalty for Allegedly Engaging in Deceptive Acts and Practices
On July 11, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a consent order against Bank of America (BoA) based on the CFPB’s findings that
CFPB Slaps Mortgage Payments Processor with $25 Million Penalty for Unauthorized Mortgage Payments
On June 27, 2023, the CFPB reached a consent order with the companies regarding the more than 1.4 million erroneous electronic fund transfer payment instructions
FTC Goes After Fake Reviews to Protect Consumers: But What About Protecting the Merchants?
On June 30, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a groundbreaking proposal to combat deceptive marketing practices involving fake reviews and endorsements. This proposed