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June

27
2023
Industry News

Eleventh Circuit Reprimands CFPB for Discovery Abuses During Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions

On June 12, 2023, an Eleventh Circuit panel issued an opinion affirming a sanctions order against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) premised on the CFPB’s “derail[ment]” of multiple depositions in contravention of the district court’s instructions.

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June

27
2023
Industry News

CFPB opposes Texas bankers’ request to delay small biz lending rule

The CFPB recently asked a district court in the 5th Circuit to deny a proposed injunction which would delay the implementation of its small-business lending data collection rule, arguing that plaintiffs have failed to establish standing or meet the requirements for preliminary relief.

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June

27
2023
Industry News

Protecting consumers’ right to challenge discrimination

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is committed to ensuring fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory access to credit for individuals and communities. The CFPB administers and enforces federal laws such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a landmark civil rights law that protects people against discrimination in all aspects of credit transactions.

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June

27
2023
Compliance

Federal regulators want to know what Big Tech is doing with your financial data

The U.S. government wants major technology companies to explain how they're using customers' financial data, laying the groundwork for tighter privacy rules on mobile payment systems down the road.

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June

27
2023
Industry News

Ninth Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Nevada Medical Debt Legislation; Also Finds Legislation Not Preempted by FDCPA or FCRA

Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s denial of preliminary injunctive relief to plaintiffs challenging Nevada Senate Bill 248 (S.B. 248), which places new restrictions on the collection of consumer medical debt.

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