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The Death of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: What It Means for You (and Your Wallet)

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Imagine waking up to find that all the rules keeping your bank from charging you $50 every time you sneeze the wrong way have vanished overnight. That’s essentially what’s happening as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is being dismantled in early 2025. Led by Acting Director Russell Vought, the agency has been ordered to …

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CFPB Terminates Expert Witness Contracts: What This Means for Consumer Protection

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has abruptly terminated contracts with expert witnesses involved in cases against companies accused of harming consumers. This unexpected move signals a significant shift in the CFPB’s approach to enforcement and raises concerns about the future of consumer protection. CFPB Halts Expert Witness Contracts: A Sudden Shift in Enforcement The …

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