Q&A: Will States Take the Lead in Consumer Protection?

by Jedd Bellman, John Coleman, Amanda Lawrence, Olivia Ragoowansi, Clinton Rockwell, Katy Ryan, John Williams - Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - JD Supra

On Saturday, February 1, Rohit Chopra was dismissed as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with Secretary Scott Bessent appointed as Acting Director that same day. The following weekend, Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought was named the Acting Director and ordered the Bureau to halt virtually all supervisory, enforcement and litigation activity while new leadership reevaluates priorities.

Read more: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/q-a-will-states-take-the-lead-in-4607676/

State Laws on Screening and Federal Preemption – Where Are We Now and Where Are We Heading?

by David M. Gettings, Kim Phan, Cindy D. Hanson, Timothy J. St. George - Troutman Pepper

FCRA Focus Podcast

Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Dave Gettings and colleagues Tim St. George and Cindy Hanson for a highly informative discussion on federal preemption as it relates to state laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This episode provides listeners with an overview of important state and local legislation governing background screening, along with discussions about how federal preemption might affect required compliance with these state and local laws.

Read more: https://www.troutman.com/insights/state-laws-on-screening-and-federal-preemption-where-are-we-now-and-where-are-we-heading.html