Mar 5, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
Senate Banking Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for CFPB Nominee Rohit Chopra Earlier this week, the Senate Banking Committee held a confirmation hearing for two of President Biden’s nominees: Gary Gensler, nominated to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission,...
Mar 1, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
CFPB Hiring Personnel in Anticipation of Enforcement Push The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced its plans to establish a new enforcement team in preparation of strengthening its oversight of banks, mortgage servicers, and other financial...
Feb 26, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
Following Confirmation Hearing, Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland Likely to be Confirmed In her confirmation hearing this week before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, President Biden’s Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland stressed her support...
Feb 24, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News, Tribal Sovereignty
Department of Interior to Hold Tribal Consultations in March The Department of the Interior recently announced its plans to hold consultations with tribal leaders in March to hear their suggestions for departmental actions and federal policy. The Indian Affairs’...
Feb 22, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
Acting CFPB Director Outlines Vision for Division of Consumer Education and External Affairs Earlier this month, acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Dave Uejio met with the Division of Consumer Education and External Affairs (CEEA) to...
Feb 12, 2021 | Federal Regulation, News
CFPB Looks to Delay Implementation of Qualified Mortgage, Debt Collection Rules The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is considering delaying implementation dates for the recent debt collection and Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules that have not yet gone into...
