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Texas Court Invalidates DOL Overtime Exemption Salary Threshold Rule
A federal judge in Texas struck down the DOL's latest attempt to raise the minimum salary thresholds for the FLSA's white-collar overtime exemption, finding that the rule exceeded the agency’s statutory authority. Login Required.
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Collecting in New York City? New Laws Take Effect September 1, 2026
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has adopted significant new debt collection requirements that take effect September 1, 2026. -
Question of the Week: Legal Firm’s POA Authority
An account owner is currently in hospice care and has granted power of attorney (POA) to a law firm. A representative of the firm has requested that the credit union close the account. -
Question of the Week: Permanent Branch Closing
What disclosures are required when a credit union (state or federal) wants to close a branch permanently? -
Question of the Week: Cannabis Accounts
Our credit union is not set up to handle cannabis-related business accounts. If a member opens an account and works for a cannabis dispensary or growing facility, would they be eligible for membership with us, given that funds deposited into the account may be payroll funds from a cannabis-related business? -
Question of the Week: Smart Glasses and Privacy Risks
We have some members who have been using smart glasses inside the credit union. What kinds of things should we be concerned about, and how can we mitigate any privacy risks? -
Treasury, IRS Propose Rules for New “Trump Accounts” for Minors
A new IRS account for minors is moving from concept to rulemaking. Here’s what’s proposed, who qualifies, and when comments close. -
NCUA Proposes Updates to Vital Records Preservation Rule
NCUA is proposing changes to Part 749 that could reduce record-retention burden and clarify expectations. Comments are due May 11, 2026. -
Question of the Week: Reporting Dormant Property
If our member lives out of state, to where do we report dormant property, our state where we operate or where the member lives? -
Question of the Week: Reg E Error Resolution
When one of our members makes a Reg E claim, and the amount is below the credit union's chargeback threshold, we do not investigate. The credit union simply... -
Mortgage Loan Originator Training
Join InfoSight360 Director of Regulatory Compliance Counsel Michael Christians on April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT for mortgage loan originator training.
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