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This month's Friday Five covers cases relating to issue preclusion, coverage where the policy terms are inconsistent with the parties’ behavior, application of the abuse of discretion standard of review, applicability of a waiver of premium provision and compliance with a mandatory appeals process...

On February 1, 2023, the parties completed briefing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) petition for writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Consumer Financial Services Association of America, Limited, v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“ CFSA”). The CFPB...

BOSTON, MA (February 7, 2023) – Jon Barooshian and Patrick Tracey bring a combined five decades of experience as litigators to their new roles as partners in the firm’s Boston office. Mr. Barooshian will focus his practice on white collar and government enforcement matters and tax controversies...

In Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection v. Townstone Financial, Inc ., the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) brought suit against Townstone, a mortgage broker/lender, and its co-founder and chief executive, Barry Sturner (“Sturner”) for alleged violations of the Equal Credit...

This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to potential impacts of COVID-19, full and fair review of the claim file, an attempt to use an insurer’s internal policy against itself, and a “second bite at the apple” by amending a complaint for denial of benefits to include a claim for breach of...

The FTC has announced the annual updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) size thresholds, fees and the daily penalty for HSR violations. The updated thresholds and fees were published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2023 and will take effect on February 27, 2023. See Federal Register...

LATEST UPDATE The FTC has voted to extend the public comment period on its proposed rule to ban employers from imposing non-competes on their workers, and will now be accepting comments on the proposed rule until April 19, 2023. Comments can still be submitted in either writing or online using the...

This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to discovery in ERISA benefits cases, an appellate court strictly interpreting ERISA regulatory deadlines, a district court authorizing an ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claim based on alleged misrepresentations from an employer, another district court...

This month’s Friday Five explores recent decisions that illustrate the importance of the administrative record built by a claims administrator, and the impact that the depth and thoroughness of the record will have on litigation over claims decisions. Whether reviewing claims under the de novo...

Associate Tom Laser will present during the semi-monthly meeting of the Chicago Bar Association's Consumer Finance Committee. The topic will be the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' recent decision declaring that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure is unconstitutional.

The CFPB Funding Is Under Constitutional Attack. Does the Bureau Survive? Francis "Trip" Riley, Co-Chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice, will participate as a speaker during an upcoming RESPRO webinar. This webinar will look at the history leading up to the Community...

This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to augmentation of the administrative record following new rationales, attempted alternative ERISA causes of action, untimely ERISA claims, plans governed by ERISA even in the absence of a written plan document, and the limited weight given to residual...

Saul Ewing is a proud sponsor of the M&A East Conference held by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth. M&A East attracts top strategic and financial dealmakers as well as leading middle market advisors and provides an environment for valuable networking. The conference...

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