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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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Question of the Week: Older Americans Month
I heard May is Older Americans Month. Our credit union would like to raise awareness of financial crimes perpetrated against older Americans and implement best practices to reduce the potential for financial crimes against our members. Where can I learn more about this topic? -
NCUA Board Approves Request for Information on Climate Financial Risk
The National Credit Union Administration Board held its fourth open meeting of 2023 and approved a request for information on climate-related financial risk. -
CFPB Proposes New Consumer Protections for Homeowners Seeking Clean Energy Financing
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule to implement a congressional mandate to establish consumer protections for residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans. -
CFPB Report Highlights Costly Credit Cards and Loans Pushed on Patients
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a report on high-cost specialty financial products, such as medical credit cards, that are sold to patients as a way to alleviate the growing costs of medical care. -
League InfoSight: HighlightProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loans and Climate Change
Just this week, the CFPB issued a proposed rule for amendments to the Truth in Lending Act to support PACE financing. -
The Hidden Gem of InfoSight: State-Specific Content
Many users already know that InfoSight provides access to state-specific information about more than 30 topics for their home state, but they also have the ability to view state-specific information for all 50 states. -
Question of the Week
I was not able to attend the recent NCUA Share Insurance Webinar. Is a recording available? -
Small Business Lending Collection and Reporting Requirements
The CFPB has provided resources to help the industry understand and comply with the small business lending rule, which implements section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. -
Update to Interagency Policy Statement on Allowances for Credit Losses
The NCUA has released a revised Interagency Policy Statement on Allowances for Credit Losses. -
CFPB Issues Guidance to Protect Homeowners from Illegal Collection Tactics on Zombie Mortgages
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance on debt collectors, covered by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, threatening to foreclose on homes with mortgages past the statute of limitations.
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