The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a coalition of trade-group plaintiffs filed dueling briefs last week over recusal standards in the Fifth Circuit lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s $8 credit
Continue Reading Court Considers Recusal Standards in CFPB 5th Circuit Suit Over Credit Card Late FeesShirin Afsous
Shirin Afsous is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Northern Virginia office. She has significant experience interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She is a litigation attorney focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation, including financial services litigation and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts. She also appears regularly in administrative proceedings, including assisting clients involved in governmental investigations. Shirin has handled trials as first chair attorney, and has wide-ranging experience drafting, researching, preparing witnesses for trial, conducting depositions, and arguing dispositive motions.
5th Circuit Says District Court Lacked Jurisdiction to Transfer CFPB Late-Fee Rule Suit Out of Texas
In the ongoing lawsuit between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and bank trade groups including the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Longview Chamber of Commerce, American Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers…
Continue Reading 5th Circuit Says District Court Lacked Jurisdiction to Transfer CFPB Late-Fee Rule Suit Out of TexasBanking Trade Groups Suing CFPB Over Late Credit Card Fees Must Transfer Case from Texas to DC
In response to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and bank trade groups including the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Longview Chamber of Commerce, American Bankers Association…
Continue Reading Banking Trade Groups Suing CFPB Over Late Credit Card Fees Must Transfer Case from Texas to DCCFPB Sued By Industry Over Credit Card Late Fee Rule
On March 7, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and bank trade groups including the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Longview Chamber of Commerce, American Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, and…
Continue Reading CFPB Sued By Industry Over Credit Card Late Fee RuleCFPB Broadens Supervisory Appeals Process
On Feb. 16, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) updated its internal supervisory appeals process for institutions seeking to appeal a compliance rating or an adverse material finding. This…
Continue Reading CFPB Broadens Supervisory Appeals Process