FTC Approves Final Order against The Bountiful Company in First Case Alleging Hijacking of Online Product Reviews
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against The Bountiful Company for abusing a feature of Amazon.com to deceive consumers into thinking…
Agencies Issue Proposal on Method to Adjust Threshold for Exempting Small Loans from Special Appraisal Requirements
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a proposal detailing the method that will be…
FTC Staff Seeks Court Order Preventing ICE from Consummating its Acquisition of rival Black Knight Pending Agency Administrative Challenge
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction (PI) to prevent Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) from consummating…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monthly Complaint Snapshot Spotlights Credit Card Complaints
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a monthly complaint snapshot highlighting consumer complaints about credit cards. The report shows that consumers continue to complain about…
Combating Systemic Corruption in Haiti
Today, the United States is taking action to support the people of Haiti and respond to the ongoing instability in the country by imposing visa restrictions and financial sanctions on…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Considers Proposal to Overhaul Debt Collection Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) outlined proposals under consideration that would overhaul the debt collection market by capping collector contact attempts and by helping to…
U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Announcement
On April 11, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will welcome Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Officer in Charge…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Updates To “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure Rule
Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed updates to its Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule. The proposed amendments are intended to formalize guidance in…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Outlines Guiding Principles For The Future Of Foreclosure Prevention
Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today outlined consumer protection principles to guide mortgage servicers, investors, government housing agencies, and policymakers as they develop new foreclosure relief…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Expands Foreclosure Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized new measures to ensure that homeowners and struggling borrowers are treated fairly by mortgage servicers. The updated rule requires…