FTC workers are getting terminated, including consumer protection and antitrust staff
The terminations took place across the agency, according to two sources familiar with the matter, one of whom said that ...
If the Trump administration guts the CFPB, it could have 'devastating effects,' says consumer advocate—what it means for your money
Workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been on administrative leave since February as part of a reported ...
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Some Hints About and Clues to the FTC’s Consumer Protection Priorities
We’ve written previously about the Trump administration’s effort to increase his influence over independent agencies such as the FTC and to ...
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FTC’s CARS rule is dead: Why transparency is more important than ever – Jim Ganther | Mosaic Compliance Services
Jim Ganther, CEO of Mosaic Compliance Services, discusses the decision to strike down the FTC's CARS rule and its ...
A payday loan enthusiast is now in charge of the FTC’s consumer protection division
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Chris Mufarrige as its ...
Consumer watchdog quits cases against firms accused of ripping off Americans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau abruptly dropped cases on Thursday against Capital One, Rocket Homes and a student ...
CFPB Closure Would Leave Consumer Protections in Uncertain Territory, Observers Say
It's difficult to know what agency, if any, would have authority over [consumer protection] statutes if the CFPB is not in ...
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What’s at stake if Consumer Financial Protection Bureau goes dark
Stalled lawsuits. Halted supervision and oversight. Suspended workforce. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the midst of a complete overhaul that could cripple its ability to act ...