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Partner Francis "Trip" Riley will speak during the RESPRO31 ONE-STOP conference during two sessions. The first session is titled Realtor Commission Litigation . The second session is titled The Realities of Building an Affiliated Title Arrangement . RESPRO31 ONE-STOP is where real estate...

On February 16, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued revisions to its supervisory appeals process. The Bureau’s supervisory appeals process has not changed since 2015, and the Bureau’s announcement notes that these new revisions “broaden the Bureau officials eligible to evaluate...

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 fourth quarter of 2023. If you would like to discuss...

Saul Ewing LLP's Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice recently hosted their annual half-day CLE program on Thursday, December 14. This program provided updates on consumer financial services litigation and enforcement trends, including federal and state governments' top consumer...

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...

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...

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.