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ArticlesJanuary 20, 2015

7 Regulatory Predictions for 2015

The magazine’s resident legal wiz dusts off his crystal ball and offers his regulatory forecast for the coming year.

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Articlesby Brittany-Marie SwansonNovember 7, 2014

What’s on the Menu?

The Mad Marv-moderated compliance panel at Industry Summit 2014 addressed supposed menu-governing regulations, the hybrid manager, tablet menus and the CFPB.

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2014

Preparing for the Meeting

The executive director of the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals explains why he looks forward to a meeting with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new assistant director.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2014

Hudson Cook to Form New Group to Address Growing Scrutiny of Debt Collection

The firm has added Gary Becker and Barbara Sinsley, who will work with current Hudson Cook attorneys in creating a new practice group to focus on lender oversight and regulatory compliance for third-party debt collectors, debt buyers, collections law firms, and creditors collecting their own debts.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 28, 2014

Former CFPB Executive Joins Hudson Cook LLP

The former CFPB executive once described as a ‘valuable conduit between the CFPB and the industry’ has joined Hudson Cook LLP as a partner in the firm’s Portland, Maine, office.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonDecember 12, 2013

CFPB Releases Preliminary Arbitration Research

On Wednesday, the CFPB released preliminary research on the use of arbitration clauses in connection with consumer financial products and services. While auto was excluded from the review, the report’s findings make similar provisions used in auto transactions look ‘consumer-friendly by comparison,’ says legal insider.

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ArticlesOctober 22, 2013

Pass the Fee

Can dealers pass bank fees onto car buyers? The magazine’s legal wiz says it depends, then lists eight conditions that would make it OK.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2013

Failure to Pay

Can a failure to pay off a customer’s trade-in lead to a Truth in Lending Act violation? The magazine’s legal wiz details a case involving a consumer who made such a claim.

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NewsAugust 13, 2013

Hudson Cook Adds Jeffrey Levine as Partner

From the firm’s New York office, Jeffrey Levine will focus on helping financial institutions, sales finance companies, motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers establish and maintain automobile financing and leasing programs.

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ArticlesApril 15, 2013

Relationships Gone Wrong

The magazine’s legal eagle delves into the dust-up between Union Bank and Car Mart. It’s a must-read for dealers considering bank assistance for an operating expense.

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