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Libra Association New General Counsel Is Former US Treasury Exec

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Robert Werner brings regulatory, financial crime compliance and enforcement experience from his work in the public and private sectors, Libra said. He also headed financial crime compliance for Merrill Lynch. Attorney’s Office in Connecticut and has worked in a private law firm. Previously, Werner worked at the U.S.

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Connecticut federal court allows CFPB claims to proceed against mortgage company and principals for alleged licensing and other violations

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A Connecticut federal district court has refused to dismiss claims filed by the CFPB against a mortgage company and three of its principals for alleged Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Mortgage Act and Practice (MAP) Rule, and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) violations.

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The Case for Improving Work for People with Disabilities Goes Way Beyond Compliance

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Our research shows that the same inclusive leadership behaviors that leverage diversity to drive innovation and market growth can enable managers to support individuals with disabilities. But teaching managers to display inclusive leadership behaviors is just the first step. And they are more likely to have their ideas endorsed.

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NY DFS announces multistate investigation of payroll advance industry

CFPB Monitor

Under former Director Cordray’s leadership, the CFPB took action against structured settlement and pension advance companies. The other state regulators identified in the DFS’s press release as joining the investigation are the following: Connecticut Department of Banking. Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation.

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President Biden Issues Executive Order Directing HUD to Review Fair Housing Act Disparate Impact Rule

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With regard to the 2020 Rule, the memorandum provides that: The effects of the 2020 Rule that the HUD Secretary must examine include “the effect that amending the [2013 Rule] has had on HUD’s statutory duty to ensure compliance with the Fair Housing Act.”. The use of disparate impact analysis has also been a controversial issue for the CFPB.