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This webinar will present a summary and analysis of 2023 developments and actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a forward-looking discussion of what to expect in the year ahead.
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...
The private capital markets have become an increasingly important source of funding for both private and public companies alike. Today total capital raised through private placements surpasses total capital raised in public offerings. What’s more, in recent years legislation like the JOBS Act has...
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...
Sandy Bilus, a member of the Ethics Committee and Saul Ewing's Deputy General Counsel, will be speaking at the SCCE Virtual Higher Education Compliance Conference on October 25, 2023. Privacy Law: Year in Review Speakers: Alexander Bilus and Kenneth Liddle Understand changes to privacy law at all...
Notable: Envisioning the Modern ABA - A Practical How-To for Building a Compliant, Scalable JV Agency This session will take an updated, practical look at building compliant joint ventures in today's economic and regulatory climate. Panelists will discuss from both a compliance and operational...
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...
Welcome to Saul Ewing’s Public Companies Quarterly Update series. Our intent is to, on a quarterly basis, highlight important legal developments of which we think public companies should be aware. This edition is related to developments during the second quarter of 2023. If you would like to discuss...
On May 25, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation amending the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA”). The amendment is intended to reign in the proliferation of individual and consumer class actions filed under the FTSA against businesses. The amendment covers several key areas...
US Supreme Court's Review of the CFPB's Funding: Constitutional or Not? Join Trip Riley for a review of the 5th Circuit decision regarding constitutionality of CFPB and the Supreme Court's likely review, and current effects same is having on CFPB court actions.