Scott Bessent’s Appointment Signals Potential Shift in CFPB Regulations
On January 31, 2025, Scott Bessent became Acting Director of the CFPB, aiming to reduce costs for Americans and potentially reshape financial regulations.
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Fifth Circuit Upholds $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors in Notable Ruling
The Biden administration's $15 minimum wage mandate for federal contractors was upheld by the Fifth Circuit Court, effective February 2025, enhancing contractor employee compensation standards.
CFPB Alters Course on Section 1071 Compliance Amid Legal Challenges
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed an emergency notice regarding Section 1071 compliance enforcement, amid ongoing legal challenges from lending organizations over small business data collection rules.
Target’s Pride Campaign Sparks Legal Challenges Amidst Public Backlash and Boycotts
Target faces significant public backlash and organized boycotts due to its LGBTQ+ initiatives, raising concerns about the impact on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
KPMG Aims for Legal Expansion in the U.S. Market Highlights from Stuart Fuller
Stuart Fuller, former global head of legal services at KPMG, emphasizes the firm's strategic expansion into the U.S. legal market, contingent on a key court decision.
International Counter-Terrorism Operation in East Africa Yields 37 Arrests
A joint INTERPOL and AFRIPOL operation in East Africa resulted in 37 arrests linked to extremist groups, including ISIS and Al Shabaab, and seized significant weaponry.
Essential Strategies for Effectively Managing New Litigation Risks
Receiving a lawsuit requires prompt action, including reviewing the complaint, monitoring dockets, implementing document holds, notifying insurers, and consulting legal counsel for a strategic response.
FTC and DOJ Introduce New Antitrust Guidelines Impacting Worker Practices
New antitrust guidelines highlight illegal practices such as wage-fixing, noncompete clauses, and misleading earnings claims, urging businesses to reassess their employment policies for compliance.
Court Ruling Affirms Liability for Trade Secrets Retained in Memory
Citibank filed a lawsuit against ex-employees for trade secret misappropriation, highlighting that memory retention of confidential information can constitute liability under California law.
Court Denies QuoteWizard’s Request to Re-Open Discovery in TCPA Class Action
QuoteWizard faces challenges in a TCPA class action in Massachusetts due to premature closure of discovery, impacting its defense strategy against class member claims.