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Today's Trends in Credit Regulation
CFPB Expands UDAAP Authority to Include Discrimination
By Latif Zaman and Kristen Yarows
On March 16, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") announced in a press release changes to its supervisory operations that may dramatically expand the reach of the CFPB's anti-discrimination mandate. article continued
Breaking Down the FTC's Hard-Press Against CafePress: Five Takeaways from the Recent FTC Action
By K. Dailey Wilson and Frank Conlon
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recently took action against CafePress, an online customized merchandise platform, for violations stemming from its data security practices. See In re Residual Pumpkin Entity, LLC (d/b/a CafePress). article continued
CFPB Bites of the Month - April Top 10
By Justin B. Hosie and Eric L. Johnson
We thank you for reading our Top 10 and listening to our CFPB Bites of the Month webinars over the past two years. In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" for the prior month covered during the April 20 webinar. article continued
CFPB Seeks Information on "Junk Fees" Charged by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services
By Frank H. Bishop, Jr.
On January 26, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a "Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services." article continued