In Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Seila Law LLC, 2019 WL 1985350 (9th Cir. May 6, 2019), the Ninth Circuit followed the earlier decision of the D.C. Circuit in PHH Corp. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 881 F.3d 75
Consumer Finance Litigation Bulletin
The Consumer Finance Litigation Bulletin, published by Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, focuses on legal developments and litigation trends in consumer finance. It covers regulatory actions and enforcement by agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including topics like digital marketing rules, unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP), and discrimination in financial services. The bulletin also addresses significant court decisions affecting consumer finance laws, such as interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and biometric privacy regulations. It provides updates on advisory opinions and regulatory guidance impacting financial product providers and marketers.
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Second Circuit Decision has Implications for Native American Sovereign Immunity and Predatory Lending Practices
By mmacdonald
Second Circuit Decision has Implications for Native American Sovereign Immunity and Predatory Lending Practices
On April 24, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its decision in the case of Gingras v. Think Finance, Inc., 2019
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Second Circuit Decision has Implications for Native American Sovereign Immunity and Predatory Lending Practices
By mmacdonald
Second Circuit Decision has Implications for Native American Sovereign Immunity and Predatory Lending Practices
On April 24, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its decision in the case of Gingras v. Think Finance, Inc., 2019
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Does Your Arbitration Agreement Cover Arbitration of Class Actions? The U.S. Supreme Court Rules that It Does Not, Unless It Expressly Says So.
By eplawecki
Does Your Arbitration Agreement Cover Arbitration of Class Actions? The U.S. Supreme Court Rules that It Does Not, Unless It Expressly Says So.
In Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, 587 U. S. ___, 2019 WL 1780275 (Apr. 24, 2019),
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Does Your Arbitration Agreement Cover Arbitration of Class Actions? The U.S. Supreme Court Rules that It Does Not, Unless It Expressly Says So.
By eplawecki
Does Your Arbitration Agreement Cover Arbitration of Class Actions? The U.S. Supreme Court Rules that It Does Not, Unless It Expressly Says So.
In Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, 587 U. S. ___, 2019 WL 1780275 (Apr. 24, 2019),
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New Jersey District Court Denies Furnisher’s Attempt To Dismiss FCRA Claim At The Outset Of Case
By eplawecki
New Jersey District Court Denies Furnisher’s Attempt To Dismiss FCRA Claim At The Outset Of Case
In Fumelus v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., 2019 WL 1509140 (D.N.J. Apr. 5, 2019), the plaintiffs alleged that defendant Diamond Resorts (“Diamond”) violated
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New Jersey District Court Denies Furnisher’s Attempt To Dismiss FCRA Claim At The Outset Of Case
By eplawecki
New Jersey District Court Denies Furnisher’s Attempt To Dismiss FCRA Claim At The Outset Of Case
In Fumelus v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., 2019 WL 1509140 (D.N.J. Apr. 5, 2019), the plaintiffs alleged that defendant Diamond Resorts (“Diamond”) violated
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To Mini-CFPB or Not To Mini-CFPB? That’s the Question for California
By eplawecki
Recently, joined by former CFPB Director Richard Cordray, California Assemblywoman Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) told a press gathering that she planned to introduce legislation to create a state-level version of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), either by raising…
FTC Privacy and Data Security Report for 2018
By eplawecki
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) publishes a comprehensive annual update detailing the significant actions it has taken to protect American consumers’ privacy and data security. For the 2018 calendar year, the FTC’s update detailed the following actions.
Prosecutions
General Privacy…
Consumer Debt Buyers Beware!
By eplawecki
Recent Third Circuit Decision holds consumer debt buyer subject to the FDCPA
In Barbato v. Greystone Alliance, LLC, 2019 WL 847920 (3d Cir. Feb. 22, 2019), the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals considered whether defendant/appellant Crown Asset Management…