On September 10, 2026, the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP or Bureau) announced a new BCP Rule Guidance Program (Program) that gives businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders a new mechanism for bringing problems with FTC rules directly to
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MBA Sues New Jersey Over Disparate Impact Rule
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently filed a lawsuit in the U.S. district court for the district of New Jersey challenging the disparate impact rules adopted by the state.
In December 2025, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)
FTC, State of Connecticut secure $4 million settlement with vehicle dealership
The Federal Trade Commission and state of Connecticut recently secured a $4 million settlement with Chase Nissan LLC and its owners and management over allegations that the business was collecting fees without consumer authorization, including double charging for “certified pre-owned
CSBS Supports DIDMCA Legislation as House Committee Prepares to Mark Up Bill
Executive Summary
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), the nationwide organization representing state banking and financial regulators, has endorsed legislation that would clarify a critical issue concerning the scope of Section 525 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary
Inspector General releases report on impact of CFPB cutbacks
Changes at the CFPB have caused a backlog of consumer complaints, the CFPB’s Office of Inspector (OIG) said, in a report.
Stop-work orders also resulted in CFPB staff temporarily not performing enforcement, supervision and other functions, but workforce-reduction actions
The CFPB Needs Reform, But Not More Regulatory Whiplash
The future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) has rarely been more uncertain. Since its creation, the CFPB has been at the center of intense political and policy debate, with its priorities changing dramatically as administrations change.
Colorado publishes draft ADMT regulations
On August 11, 2026, the Colorado Department of Law published its much anticipated Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT) and Conversational AI Service Rules (the “Draft Rules”). The ADMT Draft Rules provide guidance on the newly amended Colorado AI Act.
The Draft
Colorado Sues EarnIn, Alleging Its “Earned Wage Access” Product Is Really a High-Cost Loan
Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser and Uniform Consumer Credit Code Administrator Martha Fulford have sued Activehours, Inc., doing business as EarnIn, alleging that EarnIn’s direct-to-consumer “Cash Out” earned-wage-access product is a consumer loan subject to Colorado’s lending laws.
The complaint
FinCEN Clarifies That Banks May Discuss Fraud and Account Closures Without Disclosing SARs
FinCEN and the federal banking agencies have clarified that Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) confidentiality does not prevent banks from communicating with customers about the underlying transactions or conduct that prompted concern, including explaining certain fraud-related restrictions or account closures.
The
Kraninger Calls for Passage of Legislation Clarifying Section 525 of DIDMCA
Proposed legislation that would clarify the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (DIDMCA) is important to the health of the dual banking system, Kathleen Kraninger, President and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association, told the House Financial