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Industry, consumer groups divided over CFPB’s planned proposal to prohibit arbitration
Groups representing businesses and financial industries contend a ban would make way for plaintiffs’ lawyers and hurt the economy. They want to see more research done before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau starts the rulemaking process. -
Center for Class Action Fairness argues Duracell settlement only benefited plaintiffs lawyers
The public interest law firm last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the settlement, which awarded class counsel more than 90 percent of the total cash recovery provided in the deal. -
Newspaper calls out binding arbitration, but forces clause on its own consumers
The New York Times investigation, the first part of which was published Saturday, found that in 2014, alone, judges upheld class action bans in 134 of 162 cases. -
Federal judge allows lawsuit over Obamacare IRS regulation to proceed
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit challenging a major IRS Obamacare regulation may proceed, denying the federal government's motion to dismiss. -
Plaintiffs win in Calif. lead paint case could threaten business, hit homeowners hard
CoplandSAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - From Timothy Hardy's perspective, all companies should be worried if a California judge finds that old, lead-based paint in private homes constitutes a public nuisance.He contends that 10 of the state's largest cities and counties are using today's science to characterize the dangers of lead-based paint. However, he says, that science has changed dramatically -
Federal judge tosses Dodd-Frank challenge; plaintiffs say they will appeal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. -
Conn. attorney, support services provider sue CFPB over alleged 'data mining'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Connecticut attorney and her outsourced support services provider filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday accusing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of attempting to obtain sensitive bankruptcy information protected by attorney-client privilege. -
Mont., Ore., Alaska AGs form coalition to oppose Internet sales tax bill
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox says he is against a proposed federal Internet sales tax bill that will force his state's businesses to collect the sales taxes of other states, counties and cities. -
Small business owners want suit over Obamacare IRS rule decided now
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A group of small business owners, who last month sued the federal government over an IRS regulation imposed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, are asking a federal court to decide the case now. -
Small business owners file suit in federal court over IRS Obamacare 'power grab'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A group of small business owners last week filed suit against the federal government over an IRS regulation imposed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, arguing it will force them to pay exorbitant fines, cut back employees' hours and otherwise severely burden their businesses. -
House Republican says Cordray cannot appear before panel
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A House Republican and leader of the Financial Services Committee on Monday sent a letter to Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, saying Cordray cannot testify before the panel because he has not been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. -
Plaintiffs in Dodd-Frank challenge say feds' motion to dismiss should be denied
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The attorneys general of 11 states are asking a federal court to deny the government's motion to dismiss and allow a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to proceed. -
Feds in filing: Eight states joining Dodd-Frank challenge lack standing
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The federal government is claiming the eight state attorneys general that last week joined a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act lack the standing to do so. -
Groups ask Senate to withhold Cordray's confirmation as CFPB director
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute, along with a seniors advocacy group, has sent a letter to Congress asking the Senate to withhold Richard Cordray's confirmation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. -
AGs of S.C., Okla. and Mich. join challenge of Dodd-Frank
Wilson WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Three state attorneys general have joined the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. -
Group says Obama administration officials skirting FOIA laws
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Competitive Enterprise Institute has filed a lawsuit alleging an Obama administration official is using a private email account to evade Freedom of Information Act requests.
