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January

25
2023
Industry News

CFPB: Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01

Unlawful negative option marketing practices

Question: Can persons that engage in negative option marketing practices violate the prohibition on unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices in the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA)? Response, Background and Analysis provided in this CFPB Circular.

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January

25
2023
Industry News

California Privacy Protection Agency Board Announces Public Meeting February 3

The California Privacy Protection Agency Board (“Board”) will hold a public meeting at the following date and time via Zoom video and telephone conference:
Date: Friday, February 3, 2023
Time: 10:00 am PST

For Meeting Info and Agenda, see Link. California Privacy Protection Agency Board - MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA - FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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January

25
2023
Industry News

ARM Industry Claims Were a Mixed Bag in November

WebRecon’s latest report shows litigation was a mixed bag across the board in November in Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act cases.

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January

25
2023
Industry News

CFPB Seeks Public Input on Consumer Credit Card Market

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a request for information today seeking public feedback on how the consumer credit market is functioning as part of a biennial review of the industry. The CFPB is seeking more and current information on various aspects of the consumer experience with credit cards.

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January

25
2023
Industry News

9th Cir. Holds ‘Net Impression’ Test Applies to CFPA Actions for Deceptive Solicitations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a trial court’s ruling in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a company and its owner that provided fee-based scholarship and financial aid services to prospective and current college students.

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