Tag Archives: Supreme Court

The high court says it will hear questions regarding the Agency's single-director formation, which is similar to the CFPB's structure that was ruled unconstitutional earlier this month.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau’s single-director configuration was “incompatible” with the structure of the constitution.

The attorney for Siela Law said that the structure of the Bureau was “unprecedented and unconstitutional.” Click through to see more.

With the opening arguments set to take place Tuesday, what is at stake for the Bureau and how did it get here?

The decision was handed down by the Sixth Circuit in the case of Ritzen Group., Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC regarding the “finality” from relief of stay.

Paul Clement will be defending the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a case centered around the constitutionality of the CFPB's leadership structure. What could this mean for the industry?

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s definition of “debt collectors” has led to both extensive litigation and contradictory Circuit Court decisions. Codilis & Associates member Lauren Riddick dives into the impact of the case, and discusses how the results may clear up some of these contradictions.

Here’s why law firms serving clients in the default industry must be familiar with cases addressing “meaningful attorney involvement.” Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News, out now.

This week the United States Supreme Court rejected appeals in a case challenging the federal government’s handling of profits generated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since they came under government control during the 2008 financial crisis. On Tuesday, the ...

Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the January issue of DS News, out now. The United States Supreme Court, in Henson v. Santander Consumer USA Inc., settled a circuit court split and solidified what may turn out to be a ...