Financial Services

 
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The financial services industry is undergoing dramatic transformation, and DWT is helping the largest and most innovative players navigate the new risks that come with it. Our Chambers-recognized team addresses matters spanning transactional, regulatory, and enforcement issues for clients including large banking institutions, broker-dealers, payment processors, and fintechs ranging from startups to unicorns.

Interested in joining the DWT financial services team? View our listings.

What People Are Saying

"They offer very practical advice and a responsive team, and they really do care about helping clients succeed."

Client Quote, Chambers USA 2022

"We send all our toughest payments questions to DWT. They are consistently thoughtful, thorough, and timely in their responses."

Client Quote, Chambers FinTech 2023

"The firm has wonderful practitioners who are experts in their fields. They are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."

Client Quote, Chambers FinTech 2023

Our Capabilities

Our financial services group brings vast regulatory experience, dealmaking knowledge, and enforcement acumen together in one department. More than 30 of our financial services attorneys have experience in government, many in senior leadership positions. All bring special experience and talent to their work across the full spectrum of financial services issues.

Bank Regulatory

We assist banks and financial services firms in navigating a complex, ever-evolving regulatory landscape, advising our clients on managing their regulatory, compliance, and supervisory risks by finding the right solutions for their business need.

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Commodities & Derivatives

Our lawyers draw on their wealth of experience in the highest levels of government, industry, and private practice to counsel members of the commodities and derivatives industry on a variety of formation, compliance, regulatory, and litigation matters.

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Digital Assets & Blockchain

DWT advises clients on the panoply of legal and business issues surrounding digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, NFTs, and the blockchain technology that powers them.

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Financial Services Enforcement & Litigation

No matter the financial products involved, the nature of the proceedings, or the forums in which the proceedings are set, we represent financial services providers and other clients in their most significant disputes.

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Fintech

Our cross-functional fintech team can help you balance speed-to-market with compliance requirements.

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Mortgage & Home Lending

DWT's team draws on its firsthand knowledge to aid bank and non-bank mortgage lenders, loan servicers, secondary market investors, and FinTechs in all aspects of mortgage lending and servicing-related enforcement, supervision, regulatory counseling, and complex litigation.

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Banking & Payments, Consumer Regulatory

Whether we're providing a global financial institution deep insight into a specific issue or offering holistic guidance to an emerging FinTech, our goal is the same: to provide practical, business-focused recommendations that help you address regulatory and compliance challenges.

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Securities Regulatory

We advise exchanges, broker-dealers, and other market participants on all trading-related regulatory compliance issues in the equities and options markets.

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Transactions

Through the volume, variety, size, sophistication, and strategic nature of our work, we've gained experience that enables us to assist clients with their most material and challenging deals.

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Financial Services Are Changing

Helping clients thrive in this changing ecosystem is at the core of our mission at Davis Wright Tremaine. Learn more about our full-service platform.

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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion both within the company and the broader legal profession. Here, we discuss DWT + U.S. Bank's partnership with their general counsel James Chosy.

A Decorated Practice

Our lawyers routinely earn honors for their leading practices in financial services. Davis Wright Tremaine has been recognized for our compliance and regulatory work in financial services by Chambers USA and Legal 500, as a top firm in fintech payments and lending by Chambers, and as a U.S. News and Best Lawyers "Law Firm of the Year" in Securities Regulation for 2021 and 2022.

Get to Know Us

Bradford Hardin describes how DWT's financial services team helps clients at all stages of development achieve their business objectives.

Financial services partner Alex Barrage integrates a wide range of perspectives in order to anticipate client needs in the future.

Chava Brandriss, a partner in our financial services practice, says that providing value means finding out what’s most important to the client.

Chris Ford explains how he steps into the shoes of his clients to understand their issues and recommend a path forward.

Financial Services Law Advisor

05.25.23
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Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
Swaps Enforcement Update: Business Conduct Standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants Read More
05.19.23
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
The Recipe for a Strong Bank-Fintech Partnership Agreement Read More
05.18.23
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Financial Services
REMINDER: Compliance Deadline for FTC's GLBA Safeguards Rule Is Around the Corner Read More
05.17.23
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CFPB Puts Banks on Notice for Reopening Closed Accounts Read More
05.15.23
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Blockchain
The Digital Pound: "More Likely Than Not" Read More
05.10.23
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
April 2023 UDAAP Bulletin Read More
05.05.23
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SEC Adopts Proposals to Enhance Share Repurchase Disclosures and Private Fund Reporting Read More
05.02.23
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Federal Agencies Will Jointly Look for Bias and Discrimination in AI Read More
05.02.23
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FSOC Systemic Risk Framework and Interpretive Guidance on Nonbank SIFI Designations Read More
04.13.23
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
March 2023 UDAAP Bulletin Read More
04.05.23
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CFPB Releases Analysis of 'Abusive' Practices in the Financial Services Marketplace Read More
03.29.23
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CFPB Officially Takes Aim at Credit Card Late Fees Read More
03.24.23
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Privacy and Data Security
SEC Proposes Host of New Rules for Data Security, Cybersecurity, and IT Resilience Read More
03.15.23
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Privacy and Data Security
SEC Settles Ransomware Disclosure Charges for $3 Million Read More
03.13.23
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Securities Class Actions: Data, Trends, and Insights Read More
03.09.23
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February 2023 UDAAP Bulletin Read More
02.27.23
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Financial Services
NCUA Approves 72-Hour Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement for Credit Unions Read More
02.24.23
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Financial Services
Federal Court Holds Financial Institution Liable for Business Email Compromise Loss Read More
02.21.23
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Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets: Our Take on Crypto Treatment Under the SEC's Proposed Rule Read More
02.21.23
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Regulatory and Compliance
Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets: Our Take on Crypto Treatment Under the SEC's Proposed Rule Read More
02.16.23
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Passing the Fraud Loss Hot Potato Read More
02.16.23
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Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
CFPB Warns Mortgage Rate Comparison Sites About Anti-Kickback Risks Read More
02.07.23
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
January 2023 UDAAP Bulletin Read More
01.25.23
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Blockchain
CFTC Action Against Decentralized Digital Asset Manipulation Is First of Its Kind Read More
01.20.23
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FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Access Proposal Raises Many Questions Read More
01.19.23
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Privacy and Data Security
SEC Looks to Finalize Proposed Cyber Rules, Issue New NPRM Read More
01.09.23
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Financial Services
Now Available: DWT-Glenbrook Partners Webinar "Data Privacy and Security Considerations for Fintechs: 5 Priorities Heading into 2023" Read More
1.4.23
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Court Rules Digital Asset DAOs Can Be Sued by the CFTC Read More
12.16.22
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SEC Issues Four Proposals with Potentially Broad Ramifications on Equity Market Structure Read More
12.06.22
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The Headwinds Facing Faster Payments Read More
11.23.22
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Custodia Bank Wins Important Digital Asset Decision Read More
11.16.22
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Privacy and Data Security
New York Department of Financial Services' EyeMed Settlement Emphasizes Risk Assessments, Email Controls Read More
11.02.22
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFTC's Annual Enforcement Results Include Notable and Novel Cases Read More
10.27.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Five Takeaways from the FSOC Report on Crypto-Assets Read More
10.14.22
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FinCEN Releases Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements Read More
10.03.22
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Enforcement Action Latest Move Against Overdraft Fees by Financial Regulators Read More
09.30.22
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Privacy and Data Security
Addressing Digital Assets' Illicit Financing Risks: "Supporting Actions" Still Needed to Execute Treasury's Action Plan Read More
09.30.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
A Discussion of DOJ and Treasury Reports Following the Digital Assets Executive Order Read More
09.30.22
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Blockchain
U.S. Department of Justice Report Outlines Key Action Items to Address Criminal Activity Related to Digital Assets Read More
09.30.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Treasury Recommends Moving Forward on CBDC Analysis and Encouraging Use of Instant Payments Read More
09.28.22
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Blockchain
CFTC Takes Aim at DAO Members in bZeroX Settlement Read More
09.26.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
DWT Attorneys File Amicus Brief in Support of Custodia Bank Read More
09.26.22
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Privacy and Data Security
CFPB Takes on Failure to Adopt "Common Data Security Practices" Read More
09.15.22
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Electric Power
The Ethereum Merge's Climate & Energy Implications May Be Only the Beginning for the Crypto-Asset Industry Read More
09.15.22
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The Ethereum Merge's Climate & Energy Implications May Be Only the Beginning for the Crypto-Asset Industry Read More
09.08.22
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
U.S. Fintech Laws and Regulations 2022 Read More
08.30.22
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Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
FINRA Proposes New Limitations on Expungement Proceedings Read More
08.15.22
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Privacy and Data Security
State Banking Supervisors Clarify Cybersecurity Expectations for Nonbank Financial Institutions Read More
07.28.22
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Bipartisan Legislation Would Simplify Use of Digital Assets for Everyday Purposes Read More
07.08.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
FDIC False Advertising Rule Now Effective Read More
06.27.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Credit Card Late Fees Scrutinized by CFPB Read More
06.24.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Making Sense of What's Happening in Crypto Read More
06.08.22
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Purchasers Suing Coinbase and GMO Trust Claim That Nothing's Stable About GYEN Stablecoin Read More
05.31.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Sen. Durbin Looking to Address Credit Card Interchange Fees Read More
05.06.22
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Financial Services
Introducing PCI DSS 4.0: New Payment Card Security Standards Take Broad View of Scope, Offer Companies More Compliance Flexibility Read More
05.06.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Introducing PCI DSS 4.0: New Payment Card Security Standards Take Broad View of Scope, Offer Companies More Compliance Flexibility Read More
04.15.22
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Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
As Compliance Deadline Approaches, Banking Regulators to Host "Ask the Regulators" Webcast on Computer-Security Incident Notification Rule Read More
04.08.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Gaining Momentum: The First Senate Discussion Draft on Stablecoins Read More
03.22.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB to Use "Unfairness" to Address Gaps in Antidiscrimination Coverage Read More
03.16.22
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Regulatory and Compliance
Stepping Back: Five Takeaways From the Digital Assets Executive Order Read More
02.01.22
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Three Initial Takeaways From the Federal Reserve's CBDC Discussion Paper Read More
01.07.22
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Stablecoins: Promoting Innovation While Addressing Risks Read More
12.17.21
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General
It's Time to Bring in a Mediator to Resolve the Turmoil at the FDIC Board Read More
11.30.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Chopra's CFPB Signals Expansion of Abusiveness to Include Antitrust Read More
11.04.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
FTC Strengthens GLBA Information Security Requirements for Non-Bank Financial Institutions Read More
11.03.21
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General
Five Antitrust Tips for Fintech In-House Counsel Read More
10.21.21
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Credit/Debit Payments Resources
Readability and Deferred Interest Remain Concerns in CFPB's Biennial CARD ACT Report Read More
10.14.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB's Small Business Lending Data Collection Rulemaking Read More
10.07.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
Fintech Innovation at California's Newest Financial Regulator Webinar Recap Read More
10.01.21
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Privacy and Data Security
OFAC Makes Waves in Fight Against Ransomware, but Practical Effects Unclear Read More
09.30.21
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Deals and Technology
New Resources for Community Banks That Partner With Fintechs Read More
09.29.21
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General
U.S. Fintech Laws and Regulations 2021 Read More
09.02.21
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Privacy and Data Security
SEC Continues to Emphasize Cybersecurity Practices and Disclosures, Settles Three Actions with Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisors Read More
08.24.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Recent SEC Enforcement Activity Highlights Issuers' Cybersecurity Disclosure Obligations and Pitfalls Read More
08.18.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB: Failure to Remediate Non-Compliance May Be Abusive Conduct Read More
08.05.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
Deadline Approaching for Filing OFAC Annual Report of Blocked Property Read More
07.23.21
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DFPI
DFPI Office of Financial Technology and Innovation Gives Insight Into Scope and Functions Read More
07.22.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
Regulators to Harmonize How Banks Address Fintech and Service Provider Risk Management Read More
06.30.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Far-Ranging CFPB Action Expected in Support of Racial Equity Priorities Read More
06.24.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Provides Guidance on Unauthorized Transfers Read More
05.19.21
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DFPI
A Look at the California DFPI's Debt Collection Oversight Measures Thus Far Read More
05.17.21
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Privacy and Data Security
Federal Regulators' Artificial Intelligence Initiative Is a Promising Development for Financial Industry Read More
04.28.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
DFPI General Counsel Shares Insights on Department's Scope, Priorities, and Approach Read More
04.14.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
A New Spring in the CFPB's Step Read More
03.16.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
COVID, Year Two: A Look at Mortgage Relief, Regulatory Scrutiny, and the Road Ahead Read More
03.12.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Clarifies That ECOA Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Read More
03.04.21
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DFPI
Georgia Becomes Latest to Address Earned Wage Access Providers Read More
01.22.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Issues Guidelines Encouraging Access to Financial Products and Services for Customers With Limited English Proficiency Read More
01.19.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
How Well Do You Know California's Newest Financial Regulator? Read More
01.15.21
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Don't Say We Didn't Warn You – A Summary of California's Revamped Consumer Financial Protection Penalties Read More
01.14.21
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Regulatory and Compliance
Corporate Transparency Act Creates National Database of Company Ownership Information Read More
11.06.20
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DFPI
Out With the Old, In With the New: California Revamps Its Department of Business Oversight Read More
10.28.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Initiates Process to Regulate Financial Data Access Read More
10.28.20
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Privacy and Data Security
OFAC Warns of Sanctions Risks for Companies Facilitating Ransomware Payments Read More
10.23.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Action Puts the Brakes on Auto Lender's Repossessions Read More
10.16.20
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Rescission of 2015 MSA Compliance Bulletin Further Evidence of CFPB's Gentler RESPA Section 8 Approach - But New FAQs Do Not Necessarily Provide More Comfort Read More
10.07.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
California's New State "Mini-CFPB" Is Not Very "Mini," but Very "CFPB" Read More
08.27.20
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Deadline Approaching for Filing Newly Expanded OFAC Annual Report of Blocked Property Read More
08.25.20
Advisories
Financial Services
Deadline Approaching for Filing Newly Expanded OFAC Annual Report of Blocked Property Read More
07.10.20
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
FTC Leads Renewed Enforcement Focus on Payment Processors Read More
06.24.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Amends Regulation X to Account for COVID-19-Related Mortgage Relief Read More
06.18.20
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OCC Fintech Charter
Back to the Future for the OCC Under New Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks Read More
06.17.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Nearing Three Months In – More Updates on Mortgage Relief Efforts, Regulatory Guidance, and Emerging Areas of Concern Read More
05.29.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Introduces New No-Action Letter Templates Read More
05.08.20
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Global Insights
Deadlines for Filing U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis BE-10 Survey Read More
04.28.2020
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Reactions to CFPB's COVID-19 Response and Canada's Alternative Response Read More
04.28.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
One Month In – Updates on Mortgage Relief Efforts and Guidance Read More
04.17.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
AI Meets the Paycheck Protection Program: FinCEN FAQs Underscore How the Regulatory Response to the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Adoption of Fintech Read More
04.14.20
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Best Practices for Merchants Managing COVID-19-Related Cardholder Disputes Read More
04.10.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Banking Agencies Outline Regulatory Capital Relief for PPP Lenders Read More
04.09.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Board of Governors Announces $600 Billion Main Street Lending Program Read More
04.07.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Agencies Promise Flexibility, but the Rules Still Apply: Key Takeaways from Joint Agency and CFPB Guidance Regarding Mortgage Servicing Rules and COVID-19-Related Relief Read More
04.03.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
The SBA COVID-19 Response: Lenders Needed Read More
04.01.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Balancing Credit Reporting and Compassion In Light of COVID-19 Read More
03.26.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Mortgage Servicers Must Provide Substantial Forbearance Relief to COVID-19 Affected Borrowers of Federally Backed Loans Read More
03.24.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Governor Cuomo Orders COVID-19 Credit Relief Read More
03.20.20
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COVID-19 and Contractual Force Majeure Provisions Read More
03.19.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
Federal and State Agencies to Mortgage Servicers: Slow Down, Be Flexible, and Be Compassionate With Borrowers Affected by COVID-19 Read More
02.18.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
New York State Budget Proposal Would Expand Consumer Financial Protection Authorities Read More
02.05.20
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Cashless Ban Update – New York City Legislation Read More
02.04.20
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Privacy and Data Security
State Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up Read More
01.09.20
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
California to “Step-Up” Consumer Financial Protections? Read More
01.09.20
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Privacy and Data Security
New Federal Privacy Bill Would Require Audits of Algorithmic Decision-Making Read More
01.08.20
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Regulatory and Compliance
FDIC Releases Enforcement Manual in Line With “Trust Through Transparency” Initiative Read More
12.20.19
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Regulatory and Compliance
Fintech and the Federal Reserve: Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin Focuses on Fintech Read More
12.18.19
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Regulatory and Compliance
Open Banking, APIs, and Liability Issues Read More
11.15.19
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Privacy and Data Security
Facing the Future of Biometric Information for Payment Verification Read More
10.30.19
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OCC Fintech Charter
NYDFS Prevails Once More in OCC Fintech Charter Challenge Read More
09.23.19
Advisories
Financial Services
Deadline Approaching for Filing Newly Expanded OFAC Annual Report of Blocked Property Read More
09.11.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Will Questions About FTC Enforcement Authority Shift Enforcement to CFPB? Read More
08.12.19
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Deals and Technology
Thoughts on the Wave of Payment Processor Mega-Mergers Read More
07.29.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
DWT Partner Bradford Hardin Gives Presentation on Recent Developments in Debt Collection Litigation and Enforcement Read More
07.29.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
California Poised to Empower Charter Banks to Bank Cannabis Money (SB 51) Read More
07.02.19
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Credit/Debit Payments Resources
Recently Introduced Democratic Consumer Finance Proposals Read More
06.20.19
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Privacy and Data Security
The California Consumer Privacy Act: What Financial Services Providers Need to Know Read More
06.12.19
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Regulatory and Compliance
The Evolving Market for Purchase Installment Plans Read More
05.29.19
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Regulatory and Compliance
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Regulation Implementing Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Read More
05.20.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB’s Structure is Constitutional – 9th Circuit Read More
05.14.19
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Privacy and Data Security
Exempt or Not Exempt? Part 2: The California Consumer Privacy Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act Read More
04.01.19
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Privacy and Data Security
Mandatory Cash Acceptance Update – Philadelphia Legislation & Athletic Venues Read More
03.25.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
SCOTUS Rules Foreclosure Firms Are Not “Debt Collectors” in Nonjudicial Proceedings Read More
03.04.19
Advisories
Cannabis
Proposed SAFE Banking Act Would Have Positive Effects on Legal Cannabis Industry Read More
02.20.19
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Privacy and Data Security
Mandatory Cash Acceptance Legislation and the Ongoing Argument Over Going Cashless Read More
02.15.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Lessons from Recent BSA/AML Enforcement Actions Read More
02.07.19
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Visa and Mastercard Obtain Preliminary Approval of Second Attempt at Interchange Settlement Read More
01.30.19
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Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Seeks Comment on Actions to Promote Faster Payments Read More
01.08.19
Advisories
Brand Protection & Enforcement
EU Companies Face Tough Choice: Violate U.S. Secondary Sanctions on Iran or Amended EU Blocking Regulations Read More
01.08.19
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Resource Database
DWT Payments Team Members Featured in Thomson Reuters’ Recent CFS Law Report Read More
12.19.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
New CFPB Proposal to Overhaul Existing No-Action Letter Policy and Create a Federal Regulatory Sandbox Read More
11.27.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
Agency Activity in Small-Dollar Lending Read More
11.12.18
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Deals and Technology
DWT's Project W Hosts FinTech Women Event: FI Perspective on the FinTech Ecosystem Read More
11.09.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
State of Regulation: Focus on Fintech Read More
11.05.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
Bureau's Proposal for a "Disclosure Sandbox" Read More
09.19.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
California Near to Enacting Nation’s First Commercial Finance Disclosure Law Read More
09.12.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
States Diverge From Federal Regulators on Disparate Impact Read More
08.30.18
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OCC Fintech Charter
OCC Accepting Charter Applications from Fintech Companies Read More
08.16.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
3rd Circuit Says CFPB May Investigate the Totality of a Target’s Business Conduct Read More
08.15.18
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Resource Database
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: The Future Computed Read More
08.14.18
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Deals and Technology
Arizona Attorney General Launches Regulatory Sandbox Program for Fintech Companies Read More
07.31.18
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OCC Fintech Charter
Update on the OCC’s Initiative for the Special Purpose National Bank Charter Read More
07.11.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Amex in Landmark Card Case Read More
07.09.18
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Deals and Technology
Washington State Updates Money Services Rules Read More
07.02.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Is Kraninger’s Nomination to Head Bureau a Tactical Choice to Continue Mulvaney’s Policy Trajectory? Read More
06.27.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
What the Security Group Consent Order Suggests About the CFPB's Direction Read More
05.24.18
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Resource Database
Insight on Third Party Risk Management Read More
05.21.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
Debtors Lose? 3rd Circuit Rejects “Discovery Rule,” Restricts Period to Assert Federal Debt Collection Actions in Break With 4th and 9th Circuits Read More
05.14.18
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Resource Database
ACC Releases 2018 State of Cybersecurity Report Read More
04.30.18
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Deals and Technology
DWT's Project W Hosts Second FemTech Leaders Event of 2018 Read More
04.16.18
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Deals and Technology
Fintech Sandboxes – Update on State Approaches Read More
04.13.18
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Privacy and Data Security
Federal Regulatory Agencies Advise on Cyber Insurance for Information Security Programs Read More
03.21.18
Advisories
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
D.C. Circuit Rules on FCC’s 2015 TCPA Omnibus Order: A Mixed Bag Read More
03.06.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Discrimination and Algorithms in Financial Services: Unintended Consequences of AI Read More
02.16.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Rumors of UDAAP’s Demise May be Exaggerated Read More
02.15.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CARD Act Report: The CFPB Departs from Precedent Read More
02.09.18
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Regulatory and Compliance
CSBS Takes Another Step Towards Multi-State Licensing for New MSB Applicants Read More
01.31.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
State Regulatory Enforcement Initiatives: Cooperation and Conflict Read More
01.03.18
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
The Consumer Credit Market: The CFPB’s 2017 CARD Act Report Read More
11.27.17
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Next Steps for the CFPB Read More
11.21.17
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Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
Webinar: Exploring the Data Aggregation Market Read More
11.13.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Enters Consent Order to Sanction Deceptive Practice Involving Credit Card Product Read More
10.24.17
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Highlights Supervisory Findings Related to Credit Cards Read More
10.16.17
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Data Protection
ACA’s Nondiscrimination Taglines and Notices Require Updating Your Notice of Privacy Practices Read More
10.02.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB’s First No-Action Letter: Supporting Innovation AND Supervision for Fair Lending Read More
07.21.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
Regulatory Alert: Debt Collection Read More
07.05.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
OCC Issues Retail Lending Handbook Booklet Read More
06.29.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
Second Circuit Holds That Printing of Expiration Date Is a Bare Procedural Violation of FACTA That Is Inadequate Under Spokeo to Confer Standing to Sue Read More
06.27.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
Supreme Court Narrows FDCPA’s Definition of Debt Collector Read More
06.07.17
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Regulatory and Compliance
Consumer Financial Data Aggregation & the Potential for Regulatory Intervention Read More
06.01.17
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
FRB Governor Indicates Data Aggregators Could Impact Bank Safety & Soundness as Part of the “Fintech Stack” Read More
05.18.17
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
A “Bad Apples” Database for Banks? Not So Fast. Read More
05.05.17
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
OCC Issues Draft Fintech Supplement to OCC Licensing Manual Read More
04.05.17
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
OCC Issues Third-Party Relationship Supplemental Examination Procedures Read More
03.27.17
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Seeks Comments on the Credit Card Market for Its 2017 CARD Act Report Read More
03.17.17
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
The OCC Fintech Charter: A New Model for Tech-Enabled Financial Services? Read More
03.17.17
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
Developments on the OCC's Initiative for Fintech Companies Read More
01.09.17
Blog Post
Global Insights
Draft New Law Will Change the Regulatory Landscape for E-Commerce in China Read More
12.22.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
RFI on Consumer Data Sharing Shows CFPB Interest in Data Aggregators Read More
12.20.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
SoFi Settlement Provides Lessons for Lenders Marketing "Soft Pull" Preapprovals Read More
12.19.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
NY Proposes Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Services Read More
12.19.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Caveat Venditor: CFPB Bulletin on Sales Practices and Incentive Compensation Suggests More Enforcement Actions may be Coming Read More
12.05.16
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
OCC to Consider Special Charter Applications for Fintech Companies Read More
12.01.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Federal Trade Commission Hosts Crowdfunding & Peer-to-Peer Payments Forum Read More
12.01.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
The 2015 CARD Act Report Read More
11.28.16
Blog Post
Global Insights
China Report: Uniform Interchange Rates Now Apply; Differentiated Interchange Fees Based On Different Types of Merchants No Longer Exist Read More
11.21.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Regulators and Innovation - an Update on Key Developments Read More
11.14.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Assessing the Utility of CARD Act Disclosures Read More
10.21.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
DWT Hosts Faster Payments Panel Read More
10.18.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Just Around the Corner - HIPAA Audits for Business Associates Read More
10.14.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
The CFPB’s Final Prepaid Account Rule Read More
10.04.16
Blog Post
Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
Legal Developments Affecting Credit Card Steering Rules Read More
09.28.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
FTC Holds Workshop on Effective Consumer Disclosures Read More
09.20.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Blockchain, Regtech Dominate Financial Industry Innovations Read More
09.15.16
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
Climate for Payments Innovation OCC "FinTech" Charter Read More
08.22.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Proposes Changes to Mortgage Industry Read More
08.11.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Official Offers Update and Guidance on Regulations Read More
08.02.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
HIPAA Wake-Up Call for Financial Institutions: First HIPAA Settlement with Business Associate Read More
07.29.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
New Banking Agency Guidance on Mobile Financial Services Read More
07.18.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Cybersecurity Response to Recent Wholesale Payment Systems Breaches Read More
07.13.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
PCI DSS v. 3.2: New Requirements Coming to Protect Your Customers’ Wallets Read More
07.08.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
NYDFS Issues Regulation Addressing Anti-Money Laundering Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Requirements Read More
07.05.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology Resources
Cross-Border Financing Transactions between China and the U.S. Read More
07.01.16
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
OCC Hosts Innovation Forum Read More
06.16.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
NYPAY: Regulation Prepaid Read More
06.14.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Credit Card Data Breaches: Protecting Against Surprises Read More
06.03.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Treasury Report on Online Marketplace Lending Recommends Increased Regulation Read More
05.13.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
The Wild, Distributed World: Get Ready for Radical Infrastructure Changes, From Blockchains to the Interplanetary File System to the Internet of Things Read More
05.13.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
New Mobile Financial Services Appendix Read More
05.13.16
Advisories
Financial Services
The Wild, Distributed World: Get Ready for Radical Infrastructure Changes, From Blockchains to the Interplanetary File System to the Internet of Things Read More
05.10.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Proposes Rule Regulating the Use of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements Read More
05.02.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Webinar: Legal Issues in the Mobile Landscape Read More
05.02.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Spotlight on CFPB Enforcement Read More
04.29.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
New Version of PCI DSS Released Read More
04.28.16
Blog Post
Global Insights
Regulation of Payment Services in China Read More
04.25.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
DWT Hosts NYPAY Blockchain Panel Read More
04.22.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
New Mexico To Regulate Money Transmission Read More
04.21.16
Blog Post
Credit Card Data Breaches: Protecting Against Surprises Read More
04.21.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Women in Housing and Finance's Annual Symposium on Fintech Issues Read More
04.14.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
U.S. Consumer Financial Services Regulation: What to Expect in 2016 Read More
04.11.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Violation of OFAC Reporting Requirements: “No Harm, No Foul”? No Way! Read More
04.11.16
Advisories
Brand Protection & Enforcement
Violation of OFAC Reporting Requirements: “No Harm, No Foul”? No Way! Read More
04.07.16
Blog Post
OCC Fintech Charter
OCC Issues Paper on “Responsible Innovation”—Including Its Own Responsibilities Read More
04.05.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology Resources
Key Takeaways from the ACI Emerging Payments Forum Read More
04.03.16
Blog Post
Regulatory Compliance/Federal Agencies Resources
“Abusive” Practices Under the UDAAP Prohibition Read More
09.30.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CFPB's Enforcement Lessons for the Payments Industry Read More
04.01.16
Blog Post
CFPB’s Enforcement Lessons for the Payments Industry Read More
03.28.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
First Data Materials Read More
03.28.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
HIPAA Audits to Include Financial Institutions—There’s an App for That Read More
03.25.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Webinar: How to Improve Data Security in Payment Systems Read More
03.24.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Agreements between Lending Club and WebBank Read More
03.22.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Fintech Regulations: What You Need to Know Read More
03.15.16
Blog Post
General
Creating a Diverse Community in Fintech Read More
03.14.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Crowdfunding for Non-Profits Read More
02.18.16
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CARD Act Report Webinar: A Deep Dive Into Key Issues Read More
02.08.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Our Latest Survey of UDAAP Activity Read More
01.26.16
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Simplification of Privacy Disclosures: An Experimental Test Read More
01.20.16
Blog Post
Credit/Debit Payments Resources
CFSC Roundup: From Issuing Credit Online to UDAAP Compliance Management Read More
01.12.16
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Upcoming CARD Act Webinar Read More
01.11.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Enforcement Actions in 2015: A Look Back Read More
01.04.16
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Recent Actions Added To UDAAP Database Read More
12.23.15
Blog Post
General
CARD Act Report Summary Read More
12.10.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Crowdfunding – Old-Fashioned Potato Salad or New-Fangled Money Laundering Tool? Read More
06.05.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
NACHA Adopts Same-Day ACH Rule Read More
12.08.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
The Consumer Credit Market: A Report from the CFPB Read More
12.01.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
How to Disrupt and When to Partner With Banks Read More
11.23.15
Blog Post
Global Insights
Foreign Vendor Due Diligence Read More
11.17.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Recent Actions Added To UDAAP Database Read More
11.12.15
Blog Post
General
3 Takeaways from the Empire Startups Fintech Conference Read More
11.10.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Sprint Agrees to Pay FTC $2.95 Million to Settle Risk-Based Pricing Rule Charges Under the FCRA Read More
10.28.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
The Interplay Amongst Prepaid Cards, New Technologies, and Emerging Payment Systems Read More
10.16.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Evolution of the Mobile Payment Market Read More
10.10.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Hearing on Arbitration Agreements: Initial Impressions Read More
10.07.15
Blog Post
Global Insights
EU High Court Invalidates U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework Read More
10.02.15
Blog Post
General
Can Credit Cards with Access to Complimentary Credit Score Information Benefit Consumers and Lenders? Read More
10.01.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Do Banks Pass Through Credit Expansions? Read More
09.21.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Executive Order--Using Behavioral Science Insights Read More
09.21.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready? Read More
09.18.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Fintech – Worlds Colliding or Bridging a Divide? Read More
09.17.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Regulate In Haste, Repent At Leisure, Bank Lobbyists Warned Read More
09.08.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Excerpts from First Data S-1 Read More
08.28.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Revised Military Lending Act Rules Impose New Compliance Obligations on a Wide Variety of Creditors Read More
08.25.15
Blog Post
Global Insights
The Fourth European Union Anti-Money Laundering Directive and Its Effects on Financial Institutions Operating in the EU Read More
08.10.15
Blog Post
Global Insights
OFAC Warns Of Crimea Payments Processing Sanctions Risks Read More
08.07.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Recent Actions Added To UDAAP Database Read More
08.06.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Treasury Department RFI on Online Marketplace Lending Signals Potential Shift Towards Regulation of Small Business Loans Read More
08.05.15
Blog Post
Global Insights
OFAC Warns Financial and International Trade Sectors on Evasion of Crimean Sanctions Read More
08.05.15
Advisories
Brand Protection & Enforcement
OFAC Warns Financial and International Trade Sectors on Evasion of Crimean Sanctions Read More
07.29.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Inserts Consumer Protection Issues into Faster Payment System Developments Read More
07.27.15
Advisories
Communications
Cuba Si! Trade With Cuba … Not Quite Yet Read More
07.15.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
The CFPB and the Business of Insurance Read More
07.15.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Increased Risk for Buyers of Credit Card Loans Read More
07.07.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Discussion Paper: Visa Payment Panel Study Read More
06.26.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Co-branding Credit Cards with Charities: Commercial Co-Venture Issues Read More
06.22.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Treasury Department Publishes National Money Laundering Risk Assessment and National Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Read More
06.22.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Upcoming HIPAA Audits May Target Financial Institutions—Here’s How to Prepare Read More
06.15.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
"Predominant economic interest" -- CashCall, Inc. v. Morrisey Read More
06.11.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Future Tense: Contemplating the Impending Transition to Digital Wallets and Mobile Prepaid Platforms over the Next 5 Years Read More
06.11.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Plus ça change…NYDFS releases final BitLicense regulations Read More
05.26.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Finovate Summary Read More
05.22.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Recent Actions Added To UDAAP Database Read More
05.13.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Legislation Proposed to Ban Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Read More
05.12.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
FinCEN and Department of Justice Settle Anti-Money Laundering Charges Against Crypto-Currency Company Ripple Labs Read More
05.11.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB: The “Credit Invisibles” and Alternative Data Read More
04.27.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Recent Actions Added To UDAAP Database Read More
04.20.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Mobile Wallet Discussion at 2015 FinTech Startups Conference Read More
04.16.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Legal Departments: New PCI DSS Requirements Mandatory in June Read More
04.10.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
New PCI Tokenization Guidelines Read More
04.10.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Congressional Payments Technology Caucus Formed Read More
04.01.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
President Obama’s April Fools' Day Order on Cyberterrorism – No Joking About It! Read More
04.01.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
FFIEC Release - Business Continuity Planning For Outsourced Technology Services Read More
03.30.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Big Three Credit Bureaus Announce Consumer Financial Assistance Plan Read More
03.26.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Anatomy of a Consent Order: “Gizmo” Case Study Read More
03.25.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
PayPal to Pay Dearly for Alleged Violations of OFAC Sanctions Read More
03.25.15
Advisories
Financial Services
PayPal To Pay Dearly for Alleged Violations of OFAC Sanctions Read More
03.24.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Provides Details of Non-Public Supervisory Actions Read More
03.16.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
The CFPB’s Final Report on Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses Read More
03.13.15
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
The OCC’s Increasing Focus on BSA-AML Compliance Read More
03.13.15
Blog Post
Global Insights
Chinese Government’s Announcement to Open Bank Cards Network Market Read More
03.05.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
President Obama’s Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Read More
03.03.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
American Banker Talks to Andy Lorentz on Net Neutrality Read More
02.27.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Webinar: Re-Identification Risks for Credit Card Data Read More
02.23.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
The CFPB’s Prepaid Proposal: Reg E, Reg Z, and Overdrafts Read More
02.12.15
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Open Source Software and Virtual Currency: Exempt Organizations Issues in the Digital World Read More
02.09.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
The Fed’s Goals, Strategies, and Tactics for an Improved U.S. Payment System Read More
01.15.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Survey of UDAAP Activities Under the Dodd-Frank Act Read More
01.08.15
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Enforcement Data Reveals Increased UDAAP Focus, Willingness to Litigate Read More
01.06.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Cybersecurity: The Human Factor Read More
01.06.15
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Legal Departments: Are You Ready for The New PCI DSS Requirements? Read More
12.29.14
Advisories
Energy
A Corporate Counsel's Guide to Cyber Insurance Read More
12.24.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
An Overview of the CFPB's Proposed Prepaid Account Rule Read More
12.19.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
State Virtual Currency Regulatory Heat Map Read More
12.19.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CSBS Emerging Payments Task Force Issues Virtual Currency Policy Framework Read More
12.18.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Money Flows: The Future of Financial Transactions Read More
12.03.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
FFIEC Releases Revised BSA/AML Examination Manual Read More
11.25.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Sixteen State Attorneys General Urge CFPB to Limit Pre-dispute Arbitration Read More
11.18.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Operation Chokepoint and the Brave New World of Criminal Liability Read More
11.17.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
PLA Announces the Launch of UDAAP Database Read More
11.13.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CFPB Proposed Prepaid Account Rule Read More
11.05.14
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Releases Cybersecurity Assessment Results: Boards of Directors and Senior Management Need to Engage Read More
10.30.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Upcoming Event: The Future of Payments is … Now (?) Read More
10.24.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CFPB Proposes No-Action Letter Policy for Innovative Products Read More
10.21.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Chip-and-PIN is Coming…To the US Government Read More
10.15.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CFPB Identifies Deceptive, Abusive Practices in the Marketing of Credit Card Promotional APR Offers Read More
10.10.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Director Proposes Checking Accounts for All Read More
10.08.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
California Adds Limited Agent of A Payee Exemption to Its Money Transmitter Licensing Requirement; Relaxes Right To Refund Disclosure Requirement for Online Transactions Read More
10.02.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Banks Payment System Improvements Project Moves Forward Read More
09.26.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Penalties for Violation of Certain Money Transmitter Laws Read More
09.24.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
The CFPB and the Technological Revolution Read More
09.19.14
Blog Post
Global Insights
CFPB Subjects Large International Money Transmitters to Supervision Read More
09.12.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Presentation: A Survey of Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Practices Read More
09.12.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
A Survey of Activities Identified as Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive by the CFPB Read More
08.29.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
New Law Aims to Limit Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Burdens for Money Transmitters Read More
08.20.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
CFPB Issues Consumer Advisory on the “Wild West” of the Virtual Currency Economy Read More
08.13.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
New York Becomes First State to Propose Virtual Currency Regulations Read More
08.13.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Fair Lending Analysis of Credit Cards Read More
07.30.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
FACTA Class Actions Read More
07.30.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Online Payments in China: Recent Regulatory Actions Read More
07.29.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
PLCC Program Structures: Strategic Choices for Merchants Read More
07.29.14
Advisories
Corporate and Business Transactions
Delaware Formally Adopts Proposed Statutory Amendments Governing Mergers Following the Completion of a Tender Offer Read More
07.28.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Mobile Applications: Security Best Practices Read More
07.24.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Failure of Mandated Disclosures Read More
06.30.14
Blog Post
Cyber and National Security
“…Because That’s Where the Money Is.” OCC Head Highlights Oversight of Cybersecurity for Financial Industry—Will All Vendors Cooperate? Read More
06.27.14
Blog Post
Data Protection
U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Make “Safe Harbor Safe Again” – FTC, Justice Department Work to Keep EU Happy and Avoid Pull Back from Safe Harbor Read More
06.25.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
FTC Responds to CFPB, Submits Summary of Enforcement Activities Read More
06.19.14
Blog Post
Data Protection
“Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You…” FTC Data Brokers Report Calls for More Industry Transparency, Regulation in How Data Brokers Use Consumers’ Personal Information Read More
05.16.14
Blog Post
General
Tips for Pooling Hospitality Loyalty Programs Read More
05.13.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
CFPB Proposes Alternative Delivery Method for GLBA Privacy Notice Read More
05.13.14
Advisories
Corporate and Business Transactions
New SEC Guidance Regarding Social Media; Proposed Clarifications to Delaware Law for Mergers Following a Tender Offer; Change in SEC Notice Procedures for Granting Confidential Treatment Requests Read More
05.05.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
New Form Factors in Cobrand and Private-Label Credit Card Program Agreements Read More
04.28.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Marijuana, Banking, and the "10-Foot Pole" Read More
04.14.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
State of Texas Issues Memorandum on Virtual Currencies Read More
04.11.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Crypto Currencies: Bitcoin and Beyond Read More
04.03.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
DC Circuit Durbin Decision Available on PLA Read More
03.25.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
An Update on FinCEN Virtual Currency Initiatives Read More
03.21.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Visa and MasterCard Endorse HCE Read More
03.07.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
College Debit Cards Read More
02.27.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
You Say You Want a Revolution? Virtual Currency Issues & Opportunities for Financial Institutions Read More
02.26.14
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Protection Against Discovery of SARs and Related Internal Investigation Documents Given Resounding Endorsement by Washington State Court Read More
02.06.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Virtual Currency Round-Up: NY Mulls Bitcoin License; FinCEN Issues Opinion Letters on Bitcoin Mining, Software Providers and Bitcoin Investment Activity; Bitcoin is Money, Says WA DFI Read More
01.23.14
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
FFIEC Finalizes and Clarifies Its Social Media Policy Read More
01.14.14
Blog Post
General
Virtual Currency Resources Read More
01.07.14
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Adds to Agency Guidance on Third Party Relationships Read More
12.31.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Virtual Currency Year-In-Review: Bitcoin and Beyond Read More
12.20.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Are You a Target? Read More
12.17.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
The New Normal: The Expanding Role of Technology Providers in Payment Processing Read More
12.16.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
PCI DSS 3.0: Business as Usual? Read More
12.06.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Culture Shock: A Retailer’s Initial Lending Program With a Bank Read More
12.04.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Fear FACTA: Beware the Truncation Requirement of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act Read More
12.04.13
Advisories
Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
Fear FACTA: Beware the Truncation Requirement of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act Read More
12.02.13
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Genesco Wins One, Loses One in Its Case Challenging PCI DSS Fines and Assessments Read More
11.22.13
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
Lessons From Recent Data Security Cases Read More
11.22.13
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
Mt. Holly Settled: Disparate Impact Questions Linger Read More
11.22.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
OCC Releases New Third Party Guidance Read More
11.22.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Mobile Payments Projects with Financial Institutions: Lessons from the Trenches Read More
11.20.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Behavioral Economics Theory of Regulation Read More
11.01.13
Blog Post
General
Study of CARD Act Disclosure Impact Read More
10.23.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
MONEY2020: Big Bets on the Future of Emerging Payments Read More
10.23.13
Blog Post
General
Briefs in Durbin Amendment Rules Litigation Read More
10.21.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
FDIC Clarifies its Supervisory Approach to Payment Processor Relationships Read More
10.15.13
Blog Post
Global Insights
A Q&A on Recent Developments Involving China Union Pay Read More
10.09.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Key Trends in Global Payments Read More
10.07.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Developments in Deposit Advance/Overdraft Regulation Read More
10.03.13
Blog Post
General
DWT Payments Team Members at Money2020 Read More
09.30.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Banks Aim to Improve US Payment System Read More
09.23.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
PCI Data Security Standards Council to Release New Version of PCI DSS Read More
09.10.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
A Point of View on Bank Secrecy Act/AML Issues for Mobile Payments Read More
09.04.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
GAO Issues Report On Tax Compliance Issues Regarding Virtual Economies and Currencies Read More
08.22.13
Blog Post
Deals and Technology
Setback for Patent Troll Under “Patent Exhaustion” Doctrine Liberates Mobile Technology Read More
08.14.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Overview of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Read More
08.13.13
Blog Post
General
Am Law Lawyers Help Bring Bitcoin to the Masses Read More
08.01.13
Blog Post
General
The Escalation of the Mobile Payments Market in China Read More
07.30.13
Blog Post
Privacy and Data Security
The Use of Consumer Reports in Online Marketplaces Read More
07.29.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Sponsors Small-Dollar Credit Conference Read More
06.27.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
“Responsible Conduct” by Enforcement Targets May Justify Favorable Treatment Read More
06.17.13
Blog Post
Global Insights
Legal Overview of China’s Regulation on Payment Service by Non-Financial Institutions Read More
06.12.13
Blog Post
Regulatory and Compliance
Overdraft Confusion: CFPB White Paper and Pew Center Survey highlight consumer misunderstanding Read More
06.10.13
Blog Post
Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
CFPB Files Complaint Against Debt-Relief Company; First Time Reliance on “Abusive” Acts and Practices Prohibition Read More
06.10.13
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Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement
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Federal Trade Commission Report on Activities Related to Section 1075 of the Dodd-Frank Act Read More
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FDIC Credit Card Activities Manual Read More
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