On May 30, 2024, the CFPB issued a new request for information (RFI) from the public regarding “why closing costs are increasing, who is benefiting, and how costs for borrowers and lenders could be lowered.”
As part of a wider
The FTC recently took action against bill payment company Doxo and its co-founders, accusing them of engaging in deceptive “junk fee” practices that harmed consumers. The FTC’s complaint alleges that Doxo used misleading search ads and deceptive designs to conceal
On May 2, 2024, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference where he signed Florida House Bill 989 (HB 989 or the Bill) into law. HB 989 amends section 655.0323, Florida Statutes, titled “Unsafe and unsound practices,” which was
On May 8, 2024, the California Attorney General released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help businesses comply with SB 478, California’s soon-to-be effective “Hidden Fees Statute,” a law intended to address so-called “junk fees” by prohibiting
On May 21, 2024, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Director of the Division of Corporation Finance Erik Gerding issued a statement clarifying when the SEC expects companies to disclose a cyber incident. This clarification helps guide public companies who wish
On April 24, 2024, the CFPB unveiled its latest edition of Supervisory Highlights, shedding light on its ongoing battle against what it deems as “junk fees” imposed by mortgage servicers.
On May 17, 2024, the CFPB announced it will issue an interim final rule to extend the compliance deadlines for its Small Business Lending Rule. When it takes effect, the CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule will implement Section 1071 of
On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held 7-2 in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA) (Docket No. 22-448) that the CFPB’s funding structure is constitutional. With the Court’s decision, uncertainty over the
On April 3, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published in the Federal Register long-awaited final amendments to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 (the Amendment), also known as the Qualified Professional Asset Management (QPAM) exemption (the Exemption). The Amendment (i) imposes
On April 4, 2024, the CFPB issued a report titled “Banking in Video Games and Virtual Worlds” that examines the financial and privacy risks to consumers in online video gaming marketplaces.
The CFPB’s report explains that gaming platforms facilitate the
