The Senate gave final approval to H.R. 4014, the House-passed version of the CFPB attorney-client privilege protection bill. This legislation (and the similar Senate bill, S. 3394), would amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to clarify that when banks and…
Yearly Archives: 2012
CFPB Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Bill Passed By Senate
Posted in Announcements, Federal Highlights
ACI San Francisco Residential Mortgage Conference – Discounts Still Available
Just a reminder that I will be speaking at ACI’s 10th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement on January 17 – 18, 2013 at the Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. We’re very excited about what’s going to…
Posted in "Talking The Talk"/Conferences
Fall 2012 Announcements
Friends and family of Jenny and Mike Dozier gathered together to celebrate the upcoming birth of their daughter with a gala luncheon and baby shower.
Posted in Announcements, Newsletters
Fall 2012 Federal Highlights
The CFPB has been extremely busy, recently issuing the following proposed rules relating to the mortgage business. In January, we expect to see much of what is in store! The proposed rules noted below can be read in their entirety…
Posted in Federal Highlights, Newsletters
Fall 2012 States In Brief
Georgia The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance recently adopted final revisions to its regulations under the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act. These changes are currently effective. Notably, the rules reduce the fine for failure to timely file an NMLS call…
Posted in Newsletters, States In Brief
Fall 2012 “Talking The Talk”
Terry Franzén provided “Mortgage Quick Shots” at the Georgia Bankers Association Financial Risk Management Conference in Atlanta and spoke at the 2012 CRA and Fair Lending Colloquium on “Keeping up with the CFPB” in San Antonio in November. Terry will…
Posted in "Talking The Talk"/Conferences, Newsletters
CFPB and the Attorney Client Privilege
One of the “hot topics” since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) was established and, particularly since it has begun its supervisions, is the issue of the attorney/client privilege and waiver of confidential attorney/client communications. Whether through oversight or design,…
Posted in Articles & Publications
Keeping Up With the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has been extremely busy in recent months in both regulatory and enforcement matters. So how is an overworked compliance officer supposed to keep up with the latest activity so that the compliance officer’s institution…
Posted in Articles & Publications
Invitation to Attend ACI’s Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Conference at a Discount
I will be speaking at ACI’s 10th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement on January 17 – 18, 2013 at the Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. We’re very excited about what’s going to take place! By…
Posted in "Talking The Talk"/Conferences
ABA’s Consumer Financial Services Basics Seminar
I will be speaking at the Consumer Financial Services Basics 2012 Business Law National Institute on October 8-9, 2012 at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC. This Business Law National Institute provides a fantastic learning experience for…
Posted in "Talking The Talk"/Conferences