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Final Regulations Released for the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program

February.20.2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have published final regulations concerning the low-income communities bonus ...

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Q&A: What Will the CFPB Look Like Under McKernan?

by John Coleman, Amanda Lawrence, Leslie Meredith and John (Jay) Williams | February.14.2025

We explore key questions about McKernan’s background, his views on regulation based on his public statements and what they may mean for the future.

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Who Is Jonathan McKernan, the Nominee for CFPB Director?

by John Coleman, Amanda Lawrence, Leslie Meredith and John (Jay) Williams | February.12.2025

On February 11, the White House announced the nomination of Jonathan McKernan to serve as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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Tech-Neutral Credits Final Regulations Released for Clean Electricity Production

February.11.2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released final regulations for two new tax credits under the ...

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Q&A: Will States Take the Lead in Consumer Protection?

by Amanda Lawrence, John Coleman, Clinton Rockwell, John (Jay) Williams, Kathryn Ryan, Jedd Bellman and Olivia Ragoowansi | February.11.2025

With the CFPB on pause for now, we explore key questions about how the consumer financial services regulatory landscape appears to be shifting.

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Will State-Level Consumer Protection Activity Increase Amid CFPB Shakeup?

by Amanda Lawrence, John Coleman, Clinton Rockwell, John (Jay) Williams, Kathryn Ryan, Jedd Bellman and Olivia Ragoowansi | February.10.2025

As the CFPB undergoes significant transition, certain state financial regulators and attorneys general appear poised to step into the Bureau’s shoes.

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Cyber Threats in Public Finance: Protecting Transactions from Wire Fraud

by Aravind Swaminathan, Jenna Magan, Joseph C Santiesteban, John Palmer and Sean Yates | January.30.2025

A recent cyberattack on a Michigan township has exposed weaknesses in the bond-closing process.

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HSR Filing Thresholds, Filing Fees, and Penalties on the Rise Again

by Danielle Mangogna and Kristin Petersen | January.28.2025

The FTC has revised filing thresholds, as required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, along with adjusted HSR filing fee ...

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Maryland Mortgage Loan Purchasers Face New License Requirement

by Jedd Bellman, Kathryn Ryan, Clinton Rockwell, Daniel Bellovin and Orion Mountainspring | January.27.2025

Financial institutions that purchase mortgage loans in Maryland face a new requirement to obtain a state license.

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FINRA Securities Lending Reporting Rules Approved

by Ignacio Sandoval | January.16.2025

The SEC has approved FINRA's 6500 rule series, which governs the Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATE).

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Short Interest Reports Due February 14

by Ignacio Sandoval | January.16.2025

Institutional investment managers that meet or exceed certain thresholds face a February 14 deadline to report information to the SEC on Form SHO.

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CFPB Proposal to Broaden EFTA/Reg E Scope has Implications for Crypto, Gaming and Credit Cards

by John Coleman, Behnam Dayanim, Amanda Lawrence, Edward Somers, John (Jay) Williams and Olivia Ragoowansi | January.15.2025

The Bureau's proposed change would expand the definition of "funds" and "accounts" to encompass a wide range of digital assets.