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A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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Lawmakers and AFSA oppose future arbitration rulemaking

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In connection with the petition to ban pre-dispute consumer arbitration agreements pending before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “forced arbitration,”...more

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Have Expanded Class Actions

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On March 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill (HB) 418 that would have created a vehicle for class actions in Virginia state courts and would have broadened statutory damages under the Virginia Consumer...more

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Virginia House Bill 418 Could Authorize Class Action Lawsuits in the Commonwealth

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Virginia is currently one of only two states that does not allow class-action lawsuits in its courts. However, that could change soon as House Bill (HB) 418, originally introduced on January 10, 2024, seeks to create a...more

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CFPB Will Seek Public Input on Proposed Rule on Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration Provisions

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In response to a petition filed last week by a number of consumer advocacy groups, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) announced that it will be seeking public input on a possible rule that would curtail...more

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Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights: V 3, Issue 3, March 2023

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Now is the Time to Guard Against Reckless Banking Legislation - “Only a structural change to the way Congress acts on financial regulation will prevent future losses.” Why this is important: An old adage is that...more

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