The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces New Industry Advisory Group Appointments
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ (OBO) Industry Advisory Group (IAG) has advised OBO on the building industry’s latest concepts, methods, best practices, innovations, and ideas related to its mission…
CFPB Takes Action to Stop Illegal Debt Collection Lawsuit Mill
Order Would Bar Georgia Law Firm from Churning Out Illegal Collections Lawsuits and Require $3.1 Million Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed…
Russia’s Wrongful Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich
Today, Secretary Blinken made a determination that Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia. Journalism is not a crime. We condemn the Kremlin’s continued repression of independent voices in Russia,…
David Silberman Named Acting Deputy Director of the CFPB
Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced that David Silberman will serve as Acting Deputy Director beginning next week, replacing Meredith Fuchs. Silberman currently serves as…
FTC, Florida Attorney General Sue Chargebacks911 for Thwarting Consumers Who Were Trying to Reverse Disputed Credit Card Charges
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida have filed suit against Chargebacks911 for unfairly thwarting consumers who were trying to dispute credit card charges through the chargeback process.…
CFPB Seeks Public Input on Mortgage Lending Information Resubmission Guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced it is seeking public feedback on the resubmission of mortgage lending data reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act…
CFPB Releases Guide to Help Consumers Navigate Pension Payouts
Guide Highlights Trade-Offs Between Lump-Sum and Lifetime Monthly Payout Options WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing a guide to help consumers navigate their pension…
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Cambridge, Massachusetts
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 10-11, 2023, to engage with students, faculty, and staff at the Massachusetts…
CFPB Takes Action Against Herbies Auto Sales for Unlawful Lending Practices
Subprime “Buy Here Pay Here” Dealer Hid Finance Charges, Deceived Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against Herbies Auto Sales, a buy-here pay-here…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to New Orleans, Santo Domingo, and Buenos Aires
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel April 10-14 to New Orleans, Louisiana; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her trip to New Orleans will advance the…