A&B ABstract: On December 10, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, absent the application of an equitable doctrine, the one-year statute of limitations for actions against debt collectors under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act … [Continue reading] about Supreme Court Ruling Addresses FDCPA Statute of Limitations
A&B ABstract: The Fall 2019 edition of the CFPB’s Supervisory Highlights focuses on credit reporting issues of interest. Discussion The Fall 2019 edition of Supervisory Highlights represents the second time the Consumer Financial Protection … [Continue reading] about CFPB Issues New Edition of Supervisory Highlights
Alston & Bird has expanded its privacy and cybersecurity litigation practice in Washington, D.C. with partner, Kathleen Benway. Benway, a former U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chief of staff, brings exceptional experience at the FTC, FCC, … [Continue reading] about Alston & Bird Expands Privacy and Cybersecurity Capabilities with Former FTC Veteran
A&B Abstract: On November 20, 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “Bureau” or “CFPB”) published its Fall 2019 Rulemaking Agenda (the “Rulemaking Agenda”) as part of the Fall 2019 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and … [Continue reading] about CFPB Issues Its Fall 2019 Rulemaking Agenda
A&B ABstract: For decades, the FTC has pursued defendants allegedly engaged in “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce” in violation of the FTC Act.[i] Specifically, the FTC has used Section 13(b) of the FTC Act to … [Continue reading] about Supreme Court Cases Threaten a “Cornerstone” of the FTC’s Enforcement Program – Disgorgement