In a closely watched and complicated case, Van Loon et al. v. Dep’t of the Treasury et al., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) cannot sanction Tornado Cash,
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Federal and State Financial Agencies Issue Guidance on Elder Financial Exploitation
Yesterday, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and…
What Is a Subchapter V Bankruptcy and How Does It Differ From a Traditional Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code offers a streamlined and cost-effective path to reorganization specifically designed for small businesses. Unlike traditional Chapter 11 cases, Subchapter V lacks certain creditor protections, which can place creditors at a disadvantage.…
SEC 2024 Enforcement Results: A Decline in Total Enforcement, but a Record-Breaking Recovery of Financial Remedies
On November 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its enforcement results for fiscal year (FY) 2024. As compared to FY 2023, the Division of Enforcement (the division) reported a 26% decline in the total volume of enforcement actions…
The CFPB’s Nonbank Registry Rule: Challenges and Implications
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, host Chris Willis is joined by Jesse Silverman and Matt Morris to explore the complexities of the CFPB’s nonbank registry rule. This regulation, introduced in 2024, has generated significant confusion due to…
Troutman Represents all Fifty States Bankers Associations and D.C. in Tenth Circuit DIDMCA Opt-Out Litigation
In the last two weeks, several amicus briefs were filed in the Tenth Circuit in the ongoing litigation concerning Colorado’s opt-out from the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA). Troutman Pepper submitted a brief on behalf of all…
The CFPB Proposes New FCRA Rule to Dramatically Expand Its Scope, Though Finalization is Unlikely
On December 3, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a proposed rule for public comment aimed at amending Regulation V, which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The proposed rule seeks to redefine (and, in some…
Navigating CFPB Enforcement: Key Takeaways From the Global Tel Link Consent Order
In the latest episode of Payments Pros, hosts Keith Barnett and Carlin McCrory discuss a significant Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) enforcement action against Global Tel Link Corporation (GTL), issued on November 14. This action resulted in a consent order…
European Commission’s draft guidelines on Article 102 – webinar series
Our webinar series on the European Commission’s draft guidelines on Article 102 is now available on demand here. The series, hosted by Kevin Coates, a former European Commission head of unit and an antitrust partner in Covington’s Brussels office,…
Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week: