Effective March 1, 2020, Washington State House Bill 1071 amends the state’s data breach notification law, expanding the categories of consumer information the unauthorized access of which would trigger notification requirements. Under current law, … [Continue reading] about Washington State Expands Data Breach Notification Law
Ninth Circuit Finds CFPB’s Structure Constitutional
The Ninth Circuit last week affirmed a district court’s ruling upholding the constitutionality of the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”). The case stems from a CFPB investigation into whether Seila Law LLC, a firm that … [Continue reading] about Ninth Circuit Finds CFPB’s Structure Constitutional
House Committee Holds Hearing on “Ending Debt Traps in the Payday and Small Dollar Credit Industry”
On April 30, 2019, the House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on “Ending Debt Traps in the Payday and Small Dollar Credit Industry,” which focused on three potential bills. Discussion Draft of Protecting Consumers from Debt Traps and … [Continue reading] about House Committee Holds Hearing on “Ending Debt Traps in the Payday and Small Dollar Credit Industry”
Alston & Bird Publishes Article in “Mortgage Compliance Magazine” Addressing Key Debt Collection Challenges Raised Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as a Major Focus for Industry in 2019
In February 2019, Alston & Bird Partner Nanci Weissgold and Senior Associate Anoush Garakani, wrote an article published in “Mortgage Compliance Magazine,” in anticipation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) recent Proposed … [Continue reading] about Alston & Bird Publishes Article in “Mortgage Compliance Magazine” Addressing Key Debt Collection Challenges Raised Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as a Major Focus for Industry in 2019
Alston & Bird Issues Client Advisory on First-Known Decision Rendered by U.S. District Court, S. D. of Ohio (Eastern Division) Challenging CFPB’s ATR/QM Standards Favors Mortgage Industry
Alston & Bird Issues Client Advisory on First-Known Decision Rendered by U.S. District Court, S. D. of Ohio (Eastern Division) Challenging CFPB’s ATR/QM Standards Favors Mortgage Industry On April 24, 2019, Alston & Bird Partner Stephen … [Continue reading] about Alston & Bird Issues Client Advisory on First-Known Decision Rendered by U.S. District Court, S. D. of Ohio (Eastern Division) Challenging CFPB’s ATR/QM Standards Favors Mortgage Industry