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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to expand its presence into different businesses, including for-profit colleges. On April 17, 2024, the CFPB issued a consent order against a for-profit college for computer programming. According to the consent order, the school “offers training...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to be named Benchmark Litigation’s “Pennsylvania Firm of the Year” for the fifth consecutive year. Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 US Awards recognize the nation’s most distinguished litigators and their firms for their work over the past twelve...
On November 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a resolution allowing it to use “compulsory process in nonpublic investigations involving certain products and services that use or claim to be produced using artificial intelligence (AI) or claim to detect its use.” This allows the...
On October 31, 2023, a Missouri jury awarded the plaintiff class in Sitzer/Burnett v. Nar, et al a $1.78 billion damages verdict against several real estate brokerage companies and the National Association of Realtors, based on a finding that the defendants conspired to fix commission being paid by...
I. Introduction: On October 3, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral argument in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This case has potentially widespread implications for the consumer finance industry, as it challenges the...
In September, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance on compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act’s adverse action notice requirements for lenders utilizing artificial intelligence in their credit decision process. Specifically, the Bureau noted that lenders may not rely...
Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce that Benchmark Litigation has recognized 30 of its partners across ten offices as Litigation Stars, Future Stars, or Labor and Employment Stars in its 2024 rankings. Benchmark examines recent casework handled by law firms and asks individual litigators to provide...
WASHINGTON, D.C., (SEPT 14, 2023) – In joining Saul Ewing as a new partner, Jason McElroy brings 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer representing clients in federal and state courts in a wide range of matters, including consumer financial services litigation. He is resident in the firm’s...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that two attorneys in the firm’s Pennsylvania offices were recently honored by Benchmark Litigation. Litigation Department Chair Cathleen Devlin was selected as one of Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “Top 250 Women in Litigation” for...
NEW YORK, NY, (June 27, 2023) – In joining Saul Ewing as a new partner, Peri Berger will represent clients facing complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, business ownership and control, intellectual property, trade secrets and other threats related to their operations in...
On March 7, 2023 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (the “HUD”) Secretary, Marcia L. Fudge, issued a public memorandum (the “Memo”) expressing concern over a lack of transparency in fees charged to residential tenants. The Memo calls on housing providers and state and local...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Chicago Office Managing Partner Toby Eveland was selected as one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2023 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys. The list recognizes litigators and trial attorneys for their outstanding professional...
On February 28, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) seeking public comment on background screening issues affecting rental housing applicants and tenants in the United States. The 10-page RFI, which the...
Pittsburgh, Pa. (February 22, 2023) – Saul Ewing LLP today announced that Partner Jared S. Hawk has been named Managing Partner of the firm’s Pittsburgh, Pa. office. The Managing Partner is responsible for the office’s budget, internal communications and events, in addition to overseeing the firm’s...
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...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm was shortlisted by Benchmark Litigation for “Firm of the Year” recognition in Pennsylvania for the fourth year in a row, and in Maryland and Massachusetts for the second year in a row. Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 US...