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CFPB Considering Debt Collection Reform Proposals

*Editor’s Note:  This post originally appeared on our firm site as a client alert. Summary On July 28, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the CFPB) released a summary of proposals it is considering to reform debt collection practices. At the same time, it released a Study of Third Party Debt…

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Financial Services Firms' Projected Cybersecurity Spending Increase Is Money Well Spent

One of the most persistent and insidious threats to companies is cyber attacks.  Whether these attacks involve theft of intellectual property, installation of malware, or denial of service, they pose a significant risk to businesses and their customers.  For many companies, especially financial services companies, the risk is heightened by…

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An In-Depth Analysis of the CFPB’s Proposed New Rules on Pre-Paid Cards

On Monday, November 17, we briefly discussed the CFPB’s newly proposed prepaid card rules.  Today we elaborate on these newly proposed rules, and their effect on issuers if these new rules are implemented by the CFPB. Scope: The CFPB explained what it considers to be a prepaid card for purposes of…

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