The California Secretary of State has announced that the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will be on California’s November 3, 2020 ballot. If approved by California voters, the CPRA would significantly update and amend the California Consumer … [Continue reading] about California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Will be on November Ballot
CFPB Issues CARES Act Consumer Reporting FAQs
A&B ABstract On June 16th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB" or "Bureau") issued a Compliance Aid titled "Consumer Reporting FAQs Related to the CARES Act and COVID-19 Pandemic." This Compliance Aid clarifies the Bureau’s April … [Continue reading] about CFPB Issues CARES Act Consumer Reporting FAQs
CFPB Seeks Public Comment on the Advisory Opinion Program
A&B Abstract: On June 18, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“Bureau”) announced the launch of a pilot advisory opinion program (“Pilot Program”) to publicly address regulatory uncertainty in the Bureau’s existing regulations. … [Continue reading] about CFPB Seeks Public Comment on the Advisory Opinion Program
An Open Letter from Richard Hays, Chairman and Managing Partner, Alston & Bird
As Alston & Bird is pausing today for a “Day of Learning and Reflection” in observation of Juneteenth, Chairman and Managing Partner Richard Hays posted an open letter regarding recent events, and how Alston & Bird can spur lasting and … [Continue reading] about An Open Letter from Richard Hays, Chairman and Managing Partner, Alston & Bird
Colorado Court Rejects “Valid When Made” Doctrine
A&B Abstract: As we have previously reported, effective August 3 the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (“OCC”) has issued a final rule affirming the “valid-when-made” doctrine while dismissing the Second Circuit decision in Madden v. … [Continue reading] about Colorado Court Rejects “Valid When Made” Doctrine