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Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees

Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
January 13, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company...

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Financial Services Regulation in 2025: More of the Same or Radical Shift?
Financial Services Regulation in 2025: More of the Same or Radical Shift?
December 24, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

This year was marked by a steady drumbeat of regulations and rules — and requests from regulators for information and comments from financial services players...

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CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Over Accounts for Gig Economy Drivers
CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Over Accounts for Gig Economy Drivers
December 23, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Both Walmart and FinTech company Branch said Monday (Dec. 23) that they will defend themselves “vigorously” against a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) lawsuit filed...

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CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
December 19, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the consumer financial marketplace to spot companies’ attempts to charge junk fees in new ways after the regulator...

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Trump 2.0 Expected to Pursue Regulatory Rollbacks at CFPB
Trump 2.0 Expected to Pursue Regulatory Rollbacks at CFPB
December 19, 2024  |  CFPB

A flurry of announcements and proposals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the weeks leading up to — and after — November’s election begs...

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FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
December 17, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CFPB Unveils Overdraft Fee Regulations for Large Banks and Credit Unions
CFPB Unveils Overdraft Fee Regulations for Large Banks and Credit Unions
December 12, 2024  |  CFPB

Nearly a week after a federal judge blocked a cap on “junk fees,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is overhauling overdraft fee regulations for large...

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Consumer Bankers Association Aims to Reverse CFPB’s ‘Radical Pendulum Shift’
Consumer Bankers Association Aims to Reverse CFPB’s ‘Radical Pendulum Shift’
December 09, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) said Monday (Dec. 9) that the incoming Trump administration and new Congress present opportunities to reverse the Consumer Financial Protection...

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