Federal Agency and Other Consumer Protection News: March 2023
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Portfolio Recovery Associates, one of the nation’s largest debt collectors, for violating a 2015 CFPB order and engaging in other violations of law. The CFPB filed a proposed order that would require Portfolio Recovery Associates to pay more than $12 million to…
Attorney General Consumer Protection News: March 2023
Multistate Actions This month was kicked off by National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), which occurred March 5-11, 2023. NCPW is a week when government agencies, consumer protection groups, and other organizations work together to share information about consumer rights and help people learn to spot, report, and avoid scams. For more information regarding this year’s…
Tiffany Boulware
Tiffany Boulware joins NAAG as the Communications and Marketing Manager bringing seven years of relevant experience to the association. She has worked on corporate campaigns to increase her client’s customer base and market exposure. Her experience in traditional and digital public relations and marketing also encompasses media and strategy development, and market analysis.
National Cybercrime Conference
April 25-27, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET Daily Virtual via the Whova App This is event is Scholarship based. Only attorney general staff who have been nominated by their office may participate. TRAINING DETAILS This year’s National Cybercrime Conference (NCCC) has gone hybrid and is now offering a virtual registration option. NAAG is…
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Supreme Court Report: Volume 30, Issue 7
Volume 30, Issue 7 This Report summarizes opinions issued on March 21 and 28, 2023 (Part I); and cases granted review on March 27, 2023 (Part II). The Supreme Court Report is published biweekly during the U.S. Supreme Court Term by the NAAG Center for Supreme Court Advocacy. Part I: Opinions Luna Perez v. Sturgis Public…
Consumer Fraud Prevention: How to Tell Consumers About Scams
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Consumer Fraud Prevention: How to Tell Consumers About Scams Hosted in conjunction with the NAAG Consumer Protection Committee DESCRIPTION Consumer education is critical to preventing consumer harm. Crafting effective messages and educational outreach efforts is also critical to reach and teach consumers. Representatives from the…
Supreme Court Report: Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., 22-500
Volume 30, Issue 6: This Report summarizes opinions issued on February 22 and 28, 2023 (Part I); and cases granted review on February 27 and March 6, 2023 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., 22-500 Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., 22-500. The Court limited…
Supreme Court Report: Pulsifer v. United States, 22-340
Volume 30, Issue 6: This Report summarizes opinions issued on February 22 and 28, 2023 (Part I); and cases granted review on February 27 and March 6, 2023 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Pulsifer v. United States, 22-340 Pulsifer v. United States, 22-340. This case involves 18 U.S.C. §3553(f), the “safety valve” provision of the federal…
Supreme Court Report: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Ass’n of America, Ltd., 22-448
Volume 30, Issue 6: This Report summarizes opinions issued on February 22 and 28, 2023 (Part I); and cases granted review on February 27 and March 6, 2023 (Part II). Case Granted Review: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Ass’n of America, Ltd., 22-448 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Ass’n of…
Supreme Court Report: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, 21-984
Volume 30, Issue 6: This Report summarizes opinions issued on February 22 and 28, 2023 (Part I); and cases granted review on February 27 and March 6, 2023 (Part II). Opinion: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, 21-984 Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, 21-984. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees covered employees…
