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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...
Recent Cases Interpreting the Federal Arbitration Act: Badgerow v. Walters & More! Litigation Associate Stephanie Denker will join a panel and discuss important decisions impacting arbitration waivers, petitions to confirm arbitral awards under 9 U.S.C. §9 and petitions to vacate arbitral awards...
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...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) is grappling with determining the most effective means of regulating the buy now pay later industry. BNPL allows a consumer to obtain a product or services immediately at the time of purchase and to make installment payments on the purchase over time...
The CFPB is now ready to directly regulate the purveyors of digital consumer marketing. The CFPB new rule clarifies when digital marketers and financial products sellers are subject to consumer protection regulations. Digital marketers that are "materially involved" in the development of content...
RESPA COMPLIANCE: AVOID PESKY SECTION 8 VIOLATIONS Francis "Trip" Riley III, co-chair of the Firm's Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice, will be speaking during a ALTA Insights webinar on RESPA Compliance. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB’s) more aggressive approach to...
Don Lussier represents clients in complex matters involving a wide range of commercial assets across the United States, including real estate, corporate and commercial lending transactions. Clients appreciate his ability to efficiently identify the issues that really matter, and to find creative and...
Richard Forsten has more than 25 years of experience in land use and land use litigation, commercial and real estate transactions and litigation, financings, construction and mechanics' lien law, environmental law and permitting. His appearances in Delaware courts range from making en banc arguments...
Wendie Stabler provides trusted legal counsel to clients across the country on commercial real estate deals (including leases, dispositions and acquisitions) as well as developments, redevelopments and expansions. Wendie's legal work also includes a wide array of projects promoting sustainable...
Jason M. St. John is managing partner of Saul Ewing. As the chief executive officer, Jason oversees the firm's daily operations, client relations, strategic planning, business development and growth strategies. In leading Saul Ewing's national practice of 425 attorneys through its 18 offices located...
Charles Kelly is a highly regarded litigator with extensive experience handling media, health care and complex commercial litigation. He regularly litigates cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. Charlie's clients range from Fortune 100 to small start-up companies that he represents for...
Alexander (Sandy) R. Bilus assists clients who are facing complex commercial litigation or who need legal advice on issues involving cybersecurity and data privacy, particularly in the higher education and financial services industries. Sandy's litigation experience includes arguing cases before the...
Amy Kline is a commercial litigator whose practice is focused on the representation of insurers and reinsurers in complex civil litigation. She is co-chair of the firm's Insurance Group and a member of the Executive Committee. Amy has extensive trial and appellate experience in federal and state...