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A Lively Supreme Court Argument on the Constitutionality of CFPB Funding: Ruling Not Expected for Several Months
On October 3, the second morning of its new term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in the case of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Limited. This case is the latest iteration in the broadside attacks on the Bureau by an industry hoping to neuter its impact, at least during periods of Republican control of Congress.
A Lively Supreme Court Argument on the Constitutionality of CFPB Funding: Ruling Not Expected for Several Months
On October 3, the second morning of its new term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in the case of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Limited. This case is the latest iteration in the broadside attacks on the Bureau by an industry hoping to neuter its impact, at least during periods of Republican control of Congress.
Fifth Circuit Holds CFPB Funding Structure is Unconstitutional, Invalidates Payday Lending Rule
A three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the CFPB’s funding structure is unconstitutional. The CFPB must now consider whether to appeal to the Supreme Court, seek en banc review (by all of the Fifth Circuit judges), or let the ruling stand (which does not dissolve the CFPB). If the CFPB chooses to let the ruling stand, then the CFPB’s Payday Lending Rule is invalidated.
What You Need to Know About Washington’s and Oklahoma’s New Mini-TCPA Laws | JD Supra
A new quasi-mini Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) bill has passed in Washington state and will go into effect on June 9, 2022. The new law is more limited than the Florida version but there are a few similarities.
Lack of Patient-Provider Relationship Dooms Health Care Exemption | JD Supra
Sometime in 2018, Jennifer Murtoff reached out to MyEyeDr. via email, asking about the cost of a new pair of eyeglasses. Afterward, she began receiving automated phone calls from MyEyeDr. and its corporate entity, Capital Vision Services. Although Murtoff requested in August 2020 that the calls stop, she continued to receive them until at least March 2021. Murtoff filed a putative class action, alleging violations of the TCPA.
Single RVM Insufficient to Establish Standing for TCPA Suit | JD Supra
No, an Ohio federal court has ruled, finding that the plaintiff failed to allege that he suffered a concrete injury. Matthew Dickson received an RVM that his phone transcribed to a text message. He testified that he did not remember where he was or what he was doing when he received it; his only recollection was that he read the RVM and forwarded it on to counsel. He sued Direct Energy based on the RVM. Direct Energy moved to dismiss the suit for lack of standing. U.S. District Judge John R.
Sweepstakes Entry Doesn’t Establish Business Relationship | JD Supra
On December 3, 2019, Lucine Trim registered her cellphone number on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry. She later filed a TCPA lawsuit after receiving two text messages from Mayvenn, Inc., on the phone. The first, which she received on April 24, 2020, stated: “When you want something fun, quick and protective for your hair? WIG. Shop these ready to wear units … ” The second text, sent on May 4, 2020, stated: “Mother’s day is soon. Forget the florist, what she really wants is a wig.
Illinois Adopts Regulations Under Predatory Loan Prevention Act | JD Supra
As we previously reported, the PLPA, which went into effect in March of 2021, imposes a 36% APR limit on loans to residents of Illinois and uses the expansive definition of APR of the Military Lending Act to include various fees and charges that might otherwise be excludable from the APR.
C.D. Cal. Court Denies Class Certification Where Employee Entered Wrong Digit
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP 25 April 2022 by Christine M. Reilly , Brett J. Natarelli , Madelaine A. Newcomb and Cody A. DeCamp Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP A California federal court refused to certify a putative Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action in a lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who received one prerecorded call in error after a gym member's phone number was entered into the system incorrectly.
Texas Court Finds COVID Message Meets Emergency Purposes Exception
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP 25 April 2022 by Christine M. Reilly , Brett J. Natarelli , Madelaine A. Newcomb and Cody A. DeCamp Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP Creating a split in authority, a Texas federal court determined that a text message providing information about a free COVID-19 vaccine was covered by the "emergency purposes" exception to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's (TCPA) consent requirement.
Robocalls Subject Of More FCC Cease And Desist Letters
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP 25 April 2022 by Christine M. Reilly , Brett J. Natarelli , Madelaine A. Newcomb and Cody A. DeCamp Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP Continuing its recent trend of cracking down on robocalls, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued another three cease and desist letters to voice service providers.
C.D. Cal. Court Denies Class Certification Where Employee Entered Wrong Digit | JD Supra
A California federal court refused to certify a putative Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action in a lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who received one prerecorded call in error after a gym member’s phone number was entered into the system incorrectly. A customer provided his phone number to Gold’s Gym in West Covina in January 2021 to complete his membership profile. The customer signed a TCPA consent as part of the signup process.
Texas Court Finds COVID Message Meets Emergency Purposes Exception | JD Supra
Creating a split in authority, a Texas federal court determined that a text message providing information about a free COVID-19 vaccine was covered by the “emergency purposes” exception to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) consent requirement.
Robocalls Subject of More FCC Cease and Desist Letters | JD Supra
Continuing its recent trend of cracking down on robocalls, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued another three cease and desist letters to voice service providers.
CFPB Pushes Equity Envelope Via Updated UDAAP Examination Manual
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP United States: CFPB Pushes Equity Envelope Via Updated UDAAP Examination Manual 24 March 2022 by Scott M. Pearson , Jonathan S. Joshua , Joseph Reilly , Brett J. Natarelli and Bryan Schneider Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
CFPB Pushes Equity Envelope via Updated UDAAP Examination Manual | JD Supra
While credit-related products have long been subject to the anti-discrimination requirements of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), providers of non-credit financial products, such as payments, credit reporting services, deposit accounts, remittance transfers, and debt collectors and buyers, should take note of the CFPB’s announcement (the Announcement) that it will examine all entities and financial products subject to its jurisdiction for possible discriminatory behavior.
Illinois Set To Impose Significant Obligations On College And Financial Aid Advisory Services Original
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP United States: Illinois Set To Impose Significant Obligations On College And Financial Aid Advisory Services 19 January 2022 by Jonathan S. Joshua , Brett J. Natarelli and John A. Kimble Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Beyond Big Tech: CFPB's Payments Data Obsession May Broadly Target Third-Party Data Purchasers
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP United States: Beyond Big Tech: CFPB's Payments Data Obsession May Broadly Target Third-Party Data Purchasers 09 November 2021 by Richard E. Gottlieb , Brett J. Natarelli , Jonathan S. Joshua and Scott T. Lashway Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In late October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sent a shot across the bow at Big Tech's use of consumer payments data.
Hunstein II: 11th Circuit Doubles Down On Dubious Conclusion That Mail Vendor Usage Violates FDCPA
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In a surprise to many, an arguably rogue panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has now reaffirmed its earlier decision from Hunstein v.
Hunstein II: 11th Circuit Doubles Down on Dubious Conclusion That Mail Vendor Usage Violates FDCPA | JD Supra
In a surprise to many, an arguably rogue panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has now reaffirmed its earlier decision from Hunstein v.
DOJ, OCC Announce Major Settlement of Fair Lending Allegations | JD Supra
In the largest fair lending enforcement action in several years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on August 30 announced simultaneous settlements with a national banking association (the Bank) regarding alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and, in the DOJ’s complaint, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). Notably, these are separate but coordinated settlements.
SCOTUS Deals Blow to Federal Court Plaintiffs with Statutory Violations But No Discernible Damages | JD Supra
The U.S. Supreme Court held on June 25 in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez that plaintiffs lack Article III standing to pursue claims in federal court in the absence of a concrete injury-in-fact (i.e., actual economic damages or bodily injury) even where the defendant violated a federal statute granting a private right of action with a statutory damages provision.
Mortgage Servicers Should Prepare To Be In CFPB Crosshairs
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Consumer Mortgages: Why the CFPB’s QM Rule Compliance Delay Isn’t Quite What It Seems | JD Supra
As proposed back in March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) has now formally delayed the mandatory compliance date for the new general qualified mortgage (QM) rule to October 1, 2022, effective June 30. In doing so, the CFPB asserts that the move will enhance credit opportunities for the underbanked and those still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Webinar] Hot Issues for Debt Collection in 2021: What Both Third-Party and First-Party Debt Collectors Need to Know About the Latest Developments - May 26th, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - JDSupra
May 26th, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET While federal and state regulators have long focused on debt collection practices, new CFPB leadership, increased state regulatory powers, the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors will not only make it harder for third-party debt collectors but likewise will expand the supervisory and enforcement focus to companies collecting on their own consumer debts.
Sixth Circuit Holds CDC’s Eviction Moratorium Likely Ultra Vires and Unenforceable | JD Supra
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held earlier this week that the CDC is unlikely to prevail on the merits and therefore a ruling from the Western District of Tennessee holding that the federal eviction moratorium “is ultra vires; and is unenforceable in the Western District of Tennessee” would not be stayed pending appeal. The ruling is a serious blow to the federal eviction moratorium at least in the states it covers (Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Michigan).
CFPB Codifies Limited Role of Supervisory Guidance Into Final Rule: What Next? | JD Supra
In one of many last-minute actions likely to be challenged by Democrats, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a final rule “codifying” the September 2018 Interagency Statement (2018 Statement).
Illinois Legislature Passes 36% Interest Rate Cap for Consumer Loans | JD Supra
The Illinois legislature has passed a new law setting an interest rate cap of 36% on most consumer loans. What Happened Under the new bill, “a lender shall not contract for or receive charges exceeding a 36% annual percentage rate on the unpaid balance of the amount financed.” Section 15-5-5. The new statute designates use of the same method of APR calculation used under federal law for military-related loans.
CFPB Taskforce Issues Report Setting High-Level Agenda and Priorities | JD Supra
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its long-awaited two-volume Taskforce Report on Consumer Financial Law (the Report) as expected last week, following a yearlong effort. While advisory in nature, it is written with an intent to influence consumer finance law for decades to come.
CFPB Releases Final Debt Collection Rule, Part 1 | JD Supra
On October 30, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released the first part of its long-awaited final Debt Collection Rule, which substantially updates and modernizes Regulation F, the implementing regulation for the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
COVID-19 Emergency Powers: MI Supreme Court Places Many Remotely Notarized Mortgage Loans at Risk | JD Supra
A recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court nullifying hundreds of emergency orders by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer may have profound implications for those mortgage loans closed in reliance on the expanded remote notarization provisions established by emergency order, including with respect to remote ink-signed notarizations. We explain below. What Happened Michigan already has a remote notarization law. See Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. But it has limitations.
RESPA: CFPB Issues FAQs, Rescinds 2015 Marketing Services Agreements Guidance | JD Supra
In a significant action, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has abruptly rescinded a 2015 compliance bulletin concerning marketing services agreements (MSAs) while also issuing RESPA Section 8 (referral fee prohibition) guidance in the form of responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs). We explain more below.
Traps For The Unwary In Class Actions Targeting PPP Lenders
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The Potential for Ultra Vires Regulatory Guidance During COVID-19 | JD Supra
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GAO Asked to Study Alternative Data Credit Decisions | JD Supra
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Yelp Disclosures Cost Mortgage Broker $120K in FTC Deal | JD Supra
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Ninth Circuit Sides With Debt Collector in FDCPA Case | JD Supra
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Student Lending: AGs Question Education Department, CFPB Sued | JD Supra
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CFPB News: Enforcement Updates, New Interpretive Rule and Well-Being Report | JD Supra
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States Tackle Student Loan Servicing
on November 18, 2019 at 3:34 pm By: Benjamin Brickner, Brett Natarelli, Charles Washburn, Jr. – Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Oversight of student loan servicing remains top of mind for state regulators, with new regulations taking effect in New York, California, Colorado and Maine, and with several other states considering similar measures.
States Tackle Student Loan Servicing | JD Supra
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Federal Reserve Banks Report On Small Businesses Nonemployer Firms | JD Supra
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CFPB's Latest Proposed Rulemaking (TILA/HMDA) Focused on Mortgage Markets | JD Supra
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FDIC Issues 2018 “Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights” | JD Supra
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State AGs Keep Busy With Enforcement Actions | JD Supra
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Third Circuit Snares Passive Debt Buyers in FDCPA | JD Supra
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Mortgage Industry in Flux: Fewer Regulatory Headwinds, but Technology and Higher Interest Rates Present Ongoing Challenges
We are experienced mortgage lawyers, not economists. But we can see the writing on the wall for our many mortgage industry clients, and it is not always pretty. The era of burdensome new regulation may be over, but tougher laws, rising interest rates and new technologies, such as mortgages-by-smartphone, are reshaping the industry. And there may be some casualties along the way. The story is well told: Since the 2007 meltdown, residential mortgage lending has been on an unending roller coaster.
Debt Collection and CFPB Enforcement Trends to Watch
Federal and state regulators have long focused on debt collection practices, but recent news and trends— including new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) leadership, increased state regulatory powers, and Covid-19 pandemic enforcement developments—will make it harder for third-party debt collectors. A supervisory and enforcement spotlight also will shine on companies collecting on their own consumer debts.
Auto Dealer Collides With $3M Penalty for Alleged Deception | JD Supra
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