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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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CFPB Report on Consumer Complaint Submissions
The CFPB announced the release of its first in-depth report analyzing complaint submission patterns by U.S. Census tract. -
FinCEN Starts Process for New Antiquities Trade Regs
FinCEN has announced an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to solicit public comment on a range of questions related to the implementation of amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act regarding the trade in antiquities. -
COVID-19 Multifamily Forbearance Extended Again
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners as needed, subject to the continued tenant protections FHFA has imposed during the pandemic. -
HUD and FHA Clarify Freddie Mac Group Home Policy
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported clarifications of Freddie Mac's policies to make clear it will purchase mortgages secured by a property owned by an individual and rented to a group home for persons with disabilities. -
NCUA Issues Letter to FCUs: End of Homeowner Protection Programs
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the federal government has enacted a series of programs to help people stay in their homes. -
Proposed Rule Review (Texas State-Chartered Credit Unions)
The Texas Credit Union Commission will review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal, Chapter 93, Subchapter A, concerning common terms consisting of §93.101 (Scope; Definitions; Severability). -
Question of the Week
Question: We want to use email marketing but are concerned about the CAN-SPAM Act. Is it true we can send out “cold,” that is, unsolicited emails? Answer: Yes. The CAN-SPAM Act allows you to send out marketing emails to persons that have not opted to receive them as long as you... -
About National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. -
LAST CHANCE: League Infosight Survey!
As mentioned in previous newsletters, we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete the League InfoSight survey to help us prioritize new product developments. -
Webinar: Money Laundering from Environmental Crime
The Financial Action Task Force has announced it will conduct a webinar on Money Laundering from Environmental Crime on Sept. 30, 2021, from 7–8 a.m. EDT.
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