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08.05.20

FTC Commissioner Targets Merchant Cash Advance Industry

On August 3, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against a merchant cash advance (MCA) provider and two of its officers, alleging misconduct ranging from grossly misrepresenting the terms of the financing to routinely continuing ACH collections after the financing obligation ...

08.04.20

CFPB’s Request for Information Sends Fair Lending Signals

On July 28, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on the future of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B.

07.31.20

State Attorneys General Challenge OCC’s ‘Madden Fix’ Rule

As expected, the attorneys general of three large states have sued to block the “Madden fix” rule recently adopted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

07.29.20

New York Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Commercial Finance Disclosures

New York may soon be joining California in requiring consumer-like disclosures on commercial financing transactions.

07.13.20

CFPB Issues Final Rule on Small-Dollar Lending With Good News and Bad News for the Industry

On July 7, the CFPB issued its long-awaited final rule (the 2020 Final Rule) amending the regulations that govern payday loans, vehicle title loans and certain high-cost installment loans.

07.06.20

Tuning Out Harmony: The Second Circuit Upholds Regulation Best Interest

Last year, a group of state attorneys general (AGs) filed suit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), challenging the agency’s Regulation BI (Best Interest), enacted in June 2019..

06.29.20

Supreme Court: President May Fire CFPB Director Without Cause

In a long-awaited ruling, the Supreme Court in Seila Law has ruled, in a 5-4 decision, that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional in that it limits the ability of the President to fire the director, unless with cause.

06.25.20